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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Associate Platform Engineer / AWS / Python - **Company:** Kelly Services Inc. - **Location:** Charlotte, NC, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $80,000.0 - $120,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Cloud Computing, Program Optimization, System Configuration, Software Debugging, Distributed Systems, Amazon DynamoDB, Github, Python (Programming Language), Log Analysis, NoSQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Next.js, Runbook, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Web Services, ReactJS, Large Language Models, Backend, Cloudformation, Machine Learning Operations, Front End Software Development, Functional Programming, Cloudwatch, Api Gateway, Restful APIs, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Terraform, Serverless Computing - **Published:** July 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/0A7736B0E0644C7B8F2179701388984D/job/ ## About the Role * 2-4 years of professional software engineering experience * Strong proficiency in Python and object-oriented programming principles * Hands-on experience with AWS services including Lambda, S3, SQS, DynamoDB, API Gateway, EC2, CloudFormation, and CloudWatch * Solid understanding of serverless architecture and distributed systems * Experience working with NoSQL databases (DynamoDB preferred) * Strong understanding of REST APIs and modern web service design * Proven ability to troubleshoot production systems, analyze logs, and debug issues across a full stack environment * Experience reading and contributing to unfamiliar codebases quickly and effectively * Exposure to frontend technologies (React, TypeScript, Next.js) * Experience supporting production systems in a client-facing capacity * Strong written and verbal communication skills Desired Skills & Experience * Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions or similar) * Familiarity with cloud infrastructure as code (CloudFormation or Terraform) * Exposure to AI/ML systems, LLMs, or agent-based architectures * Experience building documentation, runbooks, or operational playbooks * Background working in a startup or fast-paced client delivery environment * Experience integrating with enterprise systems (ERP, TMS, accounting platforms, etc.) * Comfort working cross-functionally with both technical and non-technical stakeholders ## Description This Charlotte, NC-based opportunity is for a full-time Associate Platform Engineer working onsite with a fast-growing organization building enterprise-grade AI solutions. This role sits at the intersection of cloud infrastructure, backend engineering, and client delivery, leveraging a modern stack centered around Python and AWS (Lambda, S3, SQS, DynamoDB, API Gateway, EC2) alongside React/TypeScript on the frontend. The position blends hands-on engineering with client-facing deployment support, offering exposure to real-world production systems at scale., * 50% Cloud Infrastructure & Platform (AWS, serverless architecture, system operations) * 30% Backend / Full Stack Development (Python, APIs, React-based interfaces) * 20% Debugging, Troubleshooting & Production Support Daily Responsibilities * 40% Internal product development, enhancements, and R&D initiatives * 40% Client deployment support, delivery, and forward engineering collaboration * 20% Cloud infrastructure support, documentation, and system optimization, * Supporting live client deployments and serving as a technical point of contact * Troubleshooting issues using logs, system tracing, and debugging tools (CloudWatch, DynamoDB, etc.) * Building documentation, operational playbooks, and scalable processes * Contributing to deployment efforts alongside forward deployed engineering teams * Enhancing internal products and tools using modern frontend and backend technologies * Assisting with system configuration, rollout, and replication across teams ## 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) - [Watch Tests Go Brrrr! : Getting Started with Cypress in ReactJS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/282-watch-tests-go-brrrr-getting-started-with-cypress-in-reactjs) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Bringing AI Model Testing and Prompt Management to Your Codebase with GitHub Models](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1536-bringing-ai-model-testing-and-prompt-management-to-your-codebase-with-github-models) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [From Prototype to Production: Build AI Agents with This Free 4-Course Learning Path](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/655-from-prototype-to-production-build-ai-agents-with-this-free-4-course-learning-path) - [The 7 Most Popular Backend Frameworks for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/403-the-7-most-popular-backend-frameworks-for-developers)