Senior Python Engineer with AWS

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA; hybrid work model with 2–3 days per week onsite. Remote or office work is also mentioned.

Company

hirify.global is hiring for a senior engineering role focused on Python, AWS, and scientific data processing.

What you will do

• Develop Python backend services and data processing pipelines.
• Design and maintain REST APIs and microservices using Django, FastAPI, or similar frameworks.
• Deploy, troubleshoot, and operate applications in AWS.
• Build infrastructure as code with Terraform and maintain Docker, Kubernetes, and GitLab CI/CD workflows.
• Resolve production and technical issues while working directly with scientists to understand their workflows.
• Support scientific and high-performance computing workflows.

Requirements

• Strong Python development experience, including backend services and data processing pipelines.
• Experience with REST APIs and microservices using Django, FastAPI, or similar technologies.
• AWS experience covering application deployment and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Terraform or infrastructure as code, Docker, Kubernetes, and GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with Linux, shell scripting, production troubleshooting, SQL, and relational databases.
• Experience with AI-assisted software development tools.
• Understanding of scientific and data processing workflows and HPC concepts.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work directly with scientists to understand workflows and resolve technical issues.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience with Slurm, GPU workloads, and HPC administration.
• Bioinformatics or scientific computing experience in Pharma or Biotech.
• Experience with MongoDB, Spark, or other data technologies.
• Experience with scientific data processing pipelines.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Remote or office work options.
• Flexible working hours.
• Continuous education, mentoring, and professional development programs.
• Work with a team offering strong technical expertise.