Contract Duration:ย 6 monthsย
Start Date:ย August 2026
Location:ย Remote
Work Hours:ย 8AM-5PM Pacific Standard Time
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, deploy, and support AWS-based applications using Python and Java.
- Implement solutions using AWS services such as Lambda, API Gateway, RDS, Athena, Glue, S3, and CloudFront.
- Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using CloudFormation, CDK, and Terraform.
- Build reusable, scalable, and cost-efficient components following cloud and serverless best practices.
- Participate in CI/CD pipeline development and support automated deployments.
- Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
- Perform routine troubleshooting, debugging, and performance optimization.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, including solution designs, deployment procedures, operational runbooks, and support documentation.
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in application development with a focus on AWS cloud solutions.
- Hands-on experience with AWS services including VPC, Lambda, API Gateway, RDS, S3, Athena, DynamoDB, Glue, and ECS/Fargate.
- Proficiency in Python and Java
- Experience with Docker and container-based deployments
- Strong SQL skills, including advanced queries; experience with SQL Server, DB2, or PostgreSQL
- Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and collaborate effectively within a technical team.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
- Working knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript and Node.js preferred.
- Experience developing serverless and event-driven architectures on AWS.
- Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, CDK, Terraform).
- Experience with source control and application build and deployment using tools such as Git, Maven, shell scripting, and cloud-based pipelines.