Python Developer (AWS)

TL;DR

Python Developer (AWS): Design and implement RESTful APIs and serverless/containerized services on AWS with an accent on infrastructure as code, CI/CD, and security best practices. Focus on building resilient, cost-effective, and scalable cloud-native applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Location: Must be based in Eastern Europe

Company

hirify.global is a global digital product engineering company focusing on building inspiring products, services, and experiences for clients.

What you will do

• Design and implement RESTful/HTTP APIs using Python (FastAPI/Flask) on AWS.
• Build serverless and containerized services integrating with AWS S3, DynamoDB, and RDS.
• Implement event-driven patterns with SQS/SNS/EventBridge and scheduled jobs.
• Write infrastructure as code with AWS CDK (Python) or CloudFormation.
• Set up CI/CD with CodeBuild/CodePipeline/CodeDeploy, automate tests and deployments.
• Instrument services with CloudWatch and X-Ray tracing for operational monitoring.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Python and core libraries for web development (FastAPI/Flask), data modeling, and testing.
• Hands-on experience with AWS development using boto3.
• Experience building and deploying applications on AWS Lambda or ECS Fargate, and integrating with API Gateway.
• Working knowledge of AWS core services: IAM, S3, DynamoDB, RDS, SQS/SNS, EventBridge, CloudWatch, CloudTrail.
• Infrastructure as code experience (CDK or CloudFormation) and CI/CD pipelines on AWS.
• Ability to write maintainable, well-tested code and troubleshoot production issues.

Nice to have

• Experience with AWS Cognito for user authentication and JWT handling.
• Experience with RDS Proxy, SQLAlchemy, and connection management for serverless apps.
• Knowledge of AWS Lambda Powertools for logging, metrics, and tracing.
• Familiarity with ElastiCache (Redis), API Gateway authorizers, and WAF.
• Exposure to cost optimization and multi-account setups using AWS Organizations.
• Experience with Docker and deployment to ECS/Fargate behind ALB.

Culture & Benefits

• Dynamic and non-hierarchical work culture.
• Opportunity to work at scale across various devices and digital mediums.
• Part of a global team of 18,000+ experts across 39 countries.
• Focus on continuous learning and taking solutions one step further.