Lead Developer (AWS & Python) // Atlanta, GA (Hybrid) // Contract

Role Overview: We are looking for a highly skilled Lead Developer with strong AWS and Python expertise to drive the design, development, and delivery of scalable cloud-based applications. Based in Atlanta, GA, this role will combine deep technical hands-on work with leadership responsibilities, guiding a team of developers while partnering with business stakeholders to deliver high-impact solutions., * Lead architecture, design, and development of applications using Python and AWS services

• Establish and enforce coding standards, development best practices, and design patterns
• Conduct code reviews and ensure high-quality, maintainable code
• Drive technical decisions and provide strategic direction for engineering initiatives

AWS Cloud Development

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions on AWS

• Work with AWS services such as:

• Lambda, ECS, EKS

• API Gateway

• S3, DynamoDB, RDS, Aurora

• CloudFormation / Terraform (IaC)

• Optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, reliability, and cost

Software Development

• Develop robust backend systems using Python (FastAPI, Flask, Django)
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices architectures
• Lead the full software development lifecycle (SDLC)

DevOps & Automation

• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline)
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting (CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana)
• Collaborate closely with DevOps and infrastructure teams

Team Leadership

• Mentor and coach a team of developers in Atlanta and remote locations
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and performance management
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance team environment

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work with product managers, architects, and business teams to define requirements
• Translate business needs into scalable technical solutions
• Provide status updates, risk assessments, and technical insights to leadership, 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

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of software development experience, including 2+ years in a lead role
• Strong hands-on expertise in Python
• Extensive experience with AWS cloud platform
• Proven experience designing microservices and distributed systems
• Strong understanding of REST APIs, system design, and scalable architectures
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes (EKS preferred), * AWS Certifications (Solutions Architect, Developer Associate, or Professional)
• Experience in industries common in Atlanta (FinTech, Healthcare, Logistics)
• Familiarity with event-driven architectures (SNS, SQS, Kafka)
• Knowledge of security and compliance best practices
• Agile/Scrum experience, * Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strategic thinking with hands-on problem-solving ability
• Ability to balance delivery timelines with technical excellence