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Software Developer- Python (278540)

San Diego, CA · On-site

$65/hr

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Software Developer- Python (278540)

Software Developer- Python (278540)

ASK Consulting

San Diego, CA • On-site

$65/hr

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Job description

"All candidates must be directly contracted by ASK Consulting on their payroll and cannot be subcontracted. We are unable to provide sponsorship at this moment".

Job Title: Software Developer- Python

Location: San Diego, CA

Duration: 6 Months

Pay rate: $65/Hr on W2


Job Description:

Responsibilities:

  • Build, develop, and enhance features on Cloud Security team-owned home-grown services to support SIE.
  • Develop automation with AWS resources and components such as Lambdas, S3, IAM, AWS Organizations, etc.
  • Improve and expand existing Python IAM framework and multi-application integration
  • Enhance Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with CloudFormation and/or Terraform.
  • Monitoring cloud infrastructure security health through various tools, such as Prisma, GuardDuty, Qualys, Cloudtrails, Wiz, etc.
  • Investing and troubleshooting security-related incidents
  • Response and work on Customer requests through multiple channels, such as slack, service desk requests.

Qualifications:

  • Primary skills in Software development and Software life cycle utilizing AWS services with any security background as a huge plus
  • Prior Experience building python applications or frameworks
  • Understanding of Software Development Life Cycle and management
  • Capability to read, improve, understand large Python code base
  • Good experience and understanding of AWS security services
  • Enterprise-level experience

Technical Skills:

  • Intermediate to high level of Python coding experience
  • Experience with AWS IAM
  • Experience with AWS Serverless services including AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, SNS, SQS, etc is a plus
  • GCP experience is a plus

About ASK: ASK Consulting is an award-winning technology and professional services recruiting firm servicing Fortune 500 organizations nationally. With 5 nationwide offices, two global delivery centers, and employees in 42 states-ASK Consulting connects people with amazing opportunities

ASK Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.