Altamira.ai - Senior Backend Python Developer (AWS Serverless)
Requirements
• Education: • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field • 5+ years of Python development experience, including at least 2 years with AWS serverless solutions • Python Expertise: • Python Expertise: • Strong knowledge of Python, including frameworks and tools such as Flask, FastAPI, Pandas, and PyTest • AWS Serverless: • AWS Serverless: • Hands-on experience with Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, Step Functions, CloudFormation or AWS CDK • Async & Concurrent Programming: • Practical experience with asynchronous programming and parallel task execution • Testing & Debugging: • Strong skills in writing unit tests and debugging complex distributed systems • Working Conditions • Working Conditions • Time overlap required: at least 4 hours with the New Jersey time zone • (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM NJ / 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM CET) • We respect your time and keep our process clear and human. From the first “hello” to the offer usually takes up to 2 weeks: • A short recruiting call (30 min) • A technical conversation with our experts (1 hour) • Client interview (if needed, up to 1 hour) • Reference check • Offer and welcome on board • Please note that the process may occasionally vary depending on the role or specific project needs.
Responsibilities
• Serverless Application Development: • Design and develop AWS Lambda-based serverless applications and RESTful APIs using frameworks like Flask or FastAPI, integrated with AWS API Gateway • Backend Logic & Event-Driven Architectures: • Build backend logic using Python for event-driven systems with services like SNS, SQS, and Kinesis • Asynchronous Programming: • Utilize Python (asyncio, aiohttp) for efficient concurrent task handling in distributed environments • Data Processing Pipelines: • Design and implement serverless data pipelines using AWS services such as S3, Lambda, and DynamoDB • Optimization & Performance: • Improve performance and scalability through caching, async calls, and latency optimization • Testing, Debugging & Monitoring: • Implement unit tests (PyTest) and use tools like AWS CloudWatch and X-Ray for monitoring and troubleshooting • Security & Authentication: • Collaboration & Mentorship: • Work closely with DevOps teams (CI/CD pipelines) and mentor junior engineers
Benefits
• You get fair, competitive pay and real opportunities to grow. • Fully remote - no commuting, no office constraints. • We don’t do micromanagement - we do trust, ownership, and support. • We provide all the tech equipment you need. • 20 working days of paid vacation, paid sick leave, public holidays, and regular salary reviews. • A flexible schedule to keep your work-life balance sane. • Space to learn, experiment, and bring your ideas to life. • We do believe that the success of altamira.ai is impossible without the success of our Talents and the success of our Clients! ❤️
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