Senior Backend Engineer - Python/AWS

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Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience; Master's preferred.
• 10+ years of professional experience.
• 5+ years in SaaS application development with AWS, preferably Python.
• 5+ years developing, deploying, and operating applications in AWS.
• 5+ years developing APIs using microservices and integrating with third-party platforms.
• 2+ years of experience with AWS Lambda and Amazon API Gateway in serverless architecture.
• 5+ years of experience using agile scrum development processes.
• Experience building event-driven architectures.
• Familiarity with OO practices and TDD/BDD, SOLID, YAGNI, and DDD.
• Experience supporting production-grade systems with SLAs.
• Experience working with sensitive data and securing development processes.

Responsibilities:

• Keep up to date with the latest tools and technologies.
• Design and implement new AWS serverless cloud applications.
• Mentor software engineers for skill improvement and sprint commitments.
• Collaborate with product management on architecture and roadmaps.
• Demonstrate architectural expertise in cloud applications and data systems.
• Maintain an agile development environment emphasizing automation.
• Use TDD/BDD techniques and write automated tests.
• Create monitoring and scaling infrastructure.
• Ensure high security and maintain secure coding practices.
• Conduct code reviews and engage in pair programming.
• Integrate with third-party platforms.
• Undertake special projects and additional duties as assigned.