Lead Software Engineer (Python, API Microservices,...

• Implement centralized logging and metrics (CloudWatch, Dynatrace; Elasticsearch/OpenSearch if needed); set up SLIs/SLO-based alerts.

• Troubleshoot incidents using logs, traces, and metrics; proactively address bottlenecks.

• Security & Governance

• Implement SSO/OAuth2/JWT; follow AWS and MuleSoft integration security best practices where applicable.

• Apply API application guardrails for safe, compliant usage; manage secrets and dependency scanning.

Leadership & Delivery

• Own technical direction and architecture working with architecture group and Principal engineer for Python-based microservices and AWS services integrations with AWS Data Lake.

• Break down roadmaps into milestones; drive estimations, delivery predictability, and risk management.

• Lead design reviews,establishengineering standards, and approve critical architectural decisions.

• Mentorengineers;provide feedback and growth plans; foster high-quality code and documentation.

Toyota Financial Services is seeking a motivated Senior Software Engineer with expertise in Python, FastAPI, AWS Glue Catalog, PyIcebeg, AWS S3, AWS Glue ETL, ECS Fargate and real-time streaming using AWS MSK. You will design, build, and support a scalable, serverless Data Lake platform leveraging Lambda, ECS containers, and API Gateway to enable real-time analytics and data processing. This role requires strong knowledge of microservices, AWS infrastructure setup, and architectural decision-making to deliver efficient, secure, and scalable solutions. As a hands-on tech lead, you will guide a squad of engineers and collaborate closely with architects, business stakeholders, and data governance teams to build robust data services and APIs.

What** you’ll **be doing

Lead/Senior Python Developer (Python, AWS, Microservices) - Requirements

Backend/API Development

• Build andmaintainRESTful APIs with Python, containerized and deployed on AWS ECS Fargate.

• Design clean contracts and versioned APIs; document with Open API/Swagger.

Data Engineering Development

• Design and develop Python-based ETL pipelines using AWS Glue ETL and Glue Catalog to efficiently ingest, parse, and transform diverse data sources.

• Implement robust Python file parsing mechanisms to handle structured and unstructured data with accuracy. Ensure data quality and integrity through comprehensive auditing and data quality (DQ) checks integrated within the ETL workflows.

• Design and develop an AWS S3 to Snowflake integration that leveragesPyIcebergfor efficient file format management and data versioning.

AWS & Infrastructure

• Configure API Gateway for secure routing, throttling, authentication/authorization.

• Use IAC (Terraform or AWS CloudFormation) for ECS/Fargate, API Gateway, IAM, networking.

• Utilize AWS services: S3, Lambda, OpenSearch/Elasticsearch, CloudWatch, Bedrock.

CI/CD, Quality, and Testing

• Build CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, orCodePipeline) for automated build/test/deploy; use GitHub/GitLab and artifact repos (e.g., Artifactory).

• Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests withpytest; automate regression tests with QA., + Education:Bachelor’sor higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• Python Expertise: Strong experience building backend services and RESTful APIs with Python (FastAPI) and documenting withOpenAPI/Swagger.

• Data Engineering: Strong Experience in building ETL pipelines using Glue ETL, Glue Catalog,AWS S3, Lambda and ECS.

• Cloud:Proficiencywith AWS (e.g., ECS Fargate, API Gateway, Lambda, S3, CloudWatch);

• Infrastructure as Code: Practical experience with Terraform (and/or AWS CloudFormation).

• Programming & Data: Hands-on skills in Python, SQL

• Build & CI/CD:Proficiencywith Git/GitHub, CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins); familiarity with build tools (Gradle/Maven) where Java is used.

• Communication: Clear, concise communicator who can influence decisions with data, presentations, and visualizations.

• Ways of Working: Effective collaborator in a hybrid environment; able to work independently with strongleadershipand follow-through.

Added bonus** **if you have

• Security/Compliance:Understanding ofIAM, OAuth2/JWT, and secure coding practices; experience in regulated environments (e.g., SOC 2, HIPAA) is a plus.

• Observability: Experience with CloudWatch, Dynatrace, and centralized logging (OpenSearch/Elasticsearch).

• Testing:Comfortwithpytest, integration/E2E testing, and performancetesting

During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:

• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement

• Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount.

• Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable).

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family

• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute

• Paid holidays and paid time off

• Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools, and more

• Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members’ efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong.

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

An important part of the Toyota family is Toyota Financial Services (TFS), the finance and insurance brand for Toyota and Lexus in North America. While TFS is a separate business entity, it is an essential part of this world-changing company- delivering on Toyota’s vision to move people beyond what’s possible. At TFS, you will help create best-in-class customer experience in an innovative, collaborative environment.

Toyota does not offer support or sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this role now or in the future. You must have the right to work in the United States and not require Toyota support or sponsorship for immigration-related employment (e.g., H-1B, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, TN, ‘job flexibility benefits’ (also known as I-140 or Adjustment of Status portability), etc. now or in the future. You should not apply for this role if you will require Toyota to assist with immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future.

W** **ho we are

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for diverse, talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.