Python Developer

The Bridge Ltd
McLean, United States of America
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English

Job location

McLean, United States of America

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Cloud Computing
Cloud Engineering
Software Quality
Continuous Integration
DevOps
Amazon DynamoDB
Python
Software Engineering
GitHub Copilot
Backend
FastAPI
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Containerization
Deployment Automation
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Functional Programming
REST
Serverless Computing
Docker
Microservices

Job description

  • Design, develop, and maintain backend API services using Python
  • Build and support serverless applications on AWS cloud infrastructure
  • Participate in the complete software development lifecycle including design, coding, testing, deployment, and production support
  • Develop scalable and resilient backend solutions aligned with business requirements
  • Implement comprehensive testing and quality validation processes
  • Support CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation activities
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve production/application issues
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams for integration and release activities
  • Ensure application reliability, operational stability, and release compliance
  • Contribute to DevOps and cloud operations activities
  • Work with evolving requirements and provide technical solutions in ambiguous environments
  • Maintain high engineering standards, code quality, and operational excellence

Requirements

  • Strong hands-on experience in developing and maintaining backend applications using Python and FastAPI

  • Experience building and supporting RESTful API services and microservices architecture

  • Strong experience working with AWS cloud platforms and cloud-native application development

  • Hands-on experience with AWS services such as ECS Fargate, Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, RDS, and related cloud components

  • Experience developing and deploying serverless applications in AWS environments

  • Experience with containerization technologies, especially Docker

  • Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation and DevOps practices

  • Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and testing compliance processes

  • Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude or Windsurf NOTE : Team has recent got access of Claude. Functional/Behavioral Skills

  • Ability to work independently in ambiguous environments

  • Strong problem-solving and solution-design skills

  • Experience developing robust and resilient systems

  • Strong ownership mentality across development and support

  • Ability to handle end-to-end backend responsibilities

  • Strong collaboration and communication skills Preferred Background

  • Candidates from strong product engineering or enterprise backend environments

  • Prior experience supporting production applications

  • Long-term experience in organizations with similar engineering stacks and developer ecosystems

  • Exposure to Capital One-style engineering environments is a plus

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