Lead Software Engineer

Software Engineer – Python / AWS
Work Arrangement: Remote, must be able to work Eastern Time hours
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Duration: Extension anticipated through July 2027, based on project needs
Pay Range:
Position Overview
We are looking for a Software Engineer with strong backend development experience in Python, APIs, SQL, AWS, and data processing technologies. This person will work across Agile teams to design, develop, test, deploy, and support scalable applications, with a particular focus on AWS and serverless solutions.
The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, troubleshooting complex technical issues, improving deployment pipelines, and communicating proactively with technical, product, vendor, and enterprise stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, implement, and support full-stack technical solutions within an Agile environment.
Develop applications using Python, APIs, SQL, Spark, AWS services, and serverless technologies.
Design and develop APIs and integrate applications across distributed systems.
Work with relational and NoSQL databases, containers, and open-source technologies.
Build and enhance local build and deployment pipelines.
Troubleshoot complex application, infrastructure, database, and deployment issues across environments.
Identify root causes, implement fixes, and address impacted data when necessary.
Develop new features with minimal direction while considering performance, scalability, reliability, and other non-functional requirements.
Apply modern application architecture and design patterns across moderately complex environments.
Help other engineers understand and apply appropriate architecture and design patterns.
Partner closely with technical, product, vendor, and enterprise teams.
Required Technical Skills
Python
API design and development
SQL
Apache Spark
AWS services
AWS serverless technologies
Job orchestration using AWS Step Functions and/or Apache Airflow
Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases
Experience with containers
Experience with build and deployment pipelines
Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills across distributed applications
Additional Qualifications
Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholder groups.
Ability to independently own development work and troubleshoot complex issues.
Experience working within Agile software development teams.
Familiarity with modern application architecture and software design patterns.

Work arrangement
Yes