Job Title: Python API Developer (AWS Serverless)

Location: Malvern, PA
Experience: 10-15 Years

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Python API Developer with expertise in AWS Serverless architecture to design, develop, and maintain scalable REST APIs and cloud-native applications. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Python, AWS Lambda, Amazon Aurora, DynamoDB, Liquibase, and CI/CD pipelines, along with hands-on knowledge of cloud-native application development, database optimization, and Agile delivery practices.

Required Skills

Python & API Development

  • 10+ years of software development experience
  • Strong expertise in:
    • Python
    • REST APIs
    • AWS Lambda
    • API Development
    • Serverless Architecture
    • JSON
    • API Security

AWS Cloud

  • AWS Lambda
  • Amazon Aurora
  • Amazon DynamoDB
  • AWS CloudWatch
  • IAM
  • AWS Services
  • Cloud-Native Development

Database Technologies

  • Amazon Aurora
  • DynamoDB
  • SQL
  • NoSQL
  • Database Performance Tuning
  • Database Design
  • Data Modeling

Database Version Control

  • Liquibase
  • Database Schema Management
  • Database Migrations
  • Version Control

DevOps & CI/CD

  • CI/CD Pipelines
  • Git
  • Jenkins / GitHub Actions / AWS CodePipeline (Preferred)
  • Automated Deployments
  • Infrastructure Automation

Testing & Monitoring

  • Unit Testing
  • Integration Testing
  • API Testing
  • Logging
  • Monitoring
  • Troubleshooting
  • Performance Optimization

Development Practices

  • Agile
  • Scrum
  • SDLC
  • Code Reviews
  • Technical Documentation
  • Design Discussions
  • Secure Coding Best Practices

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable REST APIs using Python and AWS Lambda in a serverless architecture
  • Build cloud-native applications integrating Amazon Aurora and DynamoDB while ensuring high performance and scalability
  • Manage database schema changes, version control, and migrations using Liquibase
  • Develop, test, deploy, and support enterprise-grade applications following AWS and security best practices
  • Implement automated testing, logging, monitoring, and troubleshooting for APIs and database services
  • Optimize application performance, database queries, and cloud resource utilization
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams using Agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines
  • Participate in architecture discussions, technical design reviews, and code reviews
  • Support production deployments, troubleshoot issues, and provide timely resolution
  • Prepare and maintain technical documentation, API specifications, and implementation guides

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with AWS API Gateway
  • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
  • Knowledge of Terraform or CloudFormation
  • Experience with Microservices Architecture
  • Familiarity with Event-Driven Architectures
  • AWS Certification (Developer Associate or Solutions Architect) is a plus
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