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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead AWS Python Developer - **Company:** Surge Tap Fest LLC - **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Application Performance Management, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Information Engineering, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Amazon DynamoDB, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, NoSQL, Scrum Methodology, Cloud Services, Amazon Simple Notification Service (SNS), Software Construction, Software Engineering, Datadog, Data Logging, Cloud Platform System, Delivery Pipeline, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Cloudformation, Event Driven Architecture, Amazon Relational Database Service, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Functional Programming, Cloudwatch, Api Gateway, Restful APIs, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Terraform, Serverless Computing, Docker, Elk Stack, Jenkins, Microservices - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us13757286660406e53d16a94e4a3ea5b8 ## About the Role 8+ years of professional experience in software development, with strong proficiency in Python 5+ years of hands-on experience with AWS cloud services (Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, SNS/SQS, CloudWatch, IAM, VPC) Proven experience in a technical lead role, guiding development teams and driving architecture decisions Strong experience with RESTful API design and microservices architecture Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes/EKS) Proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK) Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, AWS CodePipeline, etc.) Solid understanding of relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB, MongoDB) Experience with monitoring/logging tools (CloudWatch, ELK Stack, Datadog, etc.) Strong knowledge of software engineering best practices, design patterns, and Agile methodologies Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) Preferred Qualifications AWS Certification (Solutions Architect, Developer Associate, or DevOps Engineer) Experience with serverless architecture and event-driven design Familiarity with data engineering/ETL pipelines Experience in Agile/Scrum environments leading sprint planning and retrospectives Knowledge of security best practices in cloud environments (IAM policies, encryption, compliance) ## Description We are seeking an experienced Lead AWS Python Developer to join our engineering team in Atlanta, GA. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Python development and AWS cloud architecture, with a proven track record of leading technical teams and delivering scalable, cloud-native solutions., Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable applications using Python and AWS cloud services Architect and implement cloud-native solutions leveraging AWS services (Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, API Gateway, ECS/EKS, CloudFormation, etc.) Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of developers, conducting code reviews and enforcing best practices Collaborate with product managers, architects, and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions Design and implement CI/CD pipelines to streamline development and deployment processes Ensure application performance, security, and scalability across cloud environments Drive infrastructure-as-code (IaC) practices using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the application stack Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to technical roadmap planning Stay current with emerging AWS services and Python ecosystem trends, Need AWS developer with Python exp Location: Atlanta, GA Duration: 6 Months Job Description: 8+ years overall experience, 3+ years experience on AWS technologies Must ha… + 14 days ago, Need AWS developer with Python exp Location: Atlanta, GA Duration: 6 Months Job Description: 8+ years overall experience, 3+ years experience on AWS technologies Experien… + 14 days ago + ## Related Videos - [30 powerful AWS hacks in just 30 minutes: Boost your developer productivity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1624-30-powerful-aws-hacks-in-just-30-minutes-boost-your-developer-productivity) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [Building Reliable Serverless Applications with AWS CDK and Testing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/812-building-reliable-serverless-applications-with-aws-cdk-and-testing) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Top Must-Visit Developer Conferences in the US in 2026](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/679-top-must-visit-developer-conferences-in-the-us-in-2026) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)