Location: Boston (Quincy, MA)
Experience: 7+ Years
Employment Type: Contract/ Full Time

Position Overview:

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Software Developer with strong hands-on experience in Python, AWS, and CI/CD automation. The ideal candidate will design, develop, and optimize scalable applications and APIs, while driving automation and performance across modern cloud-based environments. Experience in Java development and cloud-native architectures will be a strong plus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain robust, scalable backend services using Python and/or Java
• Develop and manage RESTful APIs and data processing pipelines for critical business systems
• Implement automated CI/CD pipelines for build, test, and deployment using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, or AWS CodePipeline
• Deploy, manage, and monitor applications using AWS services such as Lambda, ECS, EKS, EC2, S3, API Gateway, DynamoDB, and RDS
• Utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation for environment provisioning
• Integrate logging, monitoring, and alerting through tools such as CloudWatch, ELK Stack, or Prometheus/Grafana
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—DevOps, Architects, and Product Owners—to ensure reliability and performance
• Maintain high-quality code through unit/integration testing, peer reviews, and static analysis
• Participate actively in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, driving continuous improvement in development practices

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in software development with a strong focus on Python
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming and design patterns
• Proven experience deploying and managing applications in AWS production environments
• Strong hands-on experience with CI/CD tools and automation workflows
• Proficient with Docker and containerized development; experience with Kubernetes preferred
• Familiarity with Git, REST APIs, and microservice architectures
• Good understanding of DevOps principles, infrastructure automation, and cloud security best practices
• Experience working with both relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing microservices in AWS using Python or Java
• Exposure to serverless computing (AWS Lambda) and event-driven architectures
• Knowledge of cloud networking, IAM policies, and AWS cost optimization
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and test-driven development (TDD)