Python Developer

Overview

Optomi, in partnership with a leading energy client in Charlotte, NC, is seeking an experienced Backend Developer to accelerate the development and deployment of applications in Emerging Digital organization. You will be responsible for designing and implementing cloud infrastructure using Terraform and developing serverless APIs in Python FastAPI that power form generation, data persistence, and enterprise-scale deployments.

This opening is on a W-2 basis. There is no sponsorship available now or in the future.

• 5+ years of Python development experience
• 3+ years with FastAPI, Django, or similar async Python frameworks
• Expertise in relational databases (PostgreSQL) and JSONB queries
• Experience with async/await patterns and error handling
• Strong understanding of REST API design principles
• Proficiency with SQL Alchemy ORM and database optimization
• 5+ years of AWS experience (Lambda, API Gateway, RDS, DynamoDB, VPC)
• 3+ years of Terraform/Infrastructure-as-Code expertise
• Strong understanding of AWS security, networking, and cost optimization
• Experience with API Gateway custom authorize rs and VPC endpoint configuration
• Familiarity with Lambda cold-start optimization and Layer management
• Proven ability to design and document infrastructure architecture

• Infrastructure & Cloud
• Design and implement AWS infrastructure using Terraform, including:
• API Gateway (REST endpoints, custom authorize rs)
• RDS PostgreSQL and DynamoDB (data layer)
• VPC, security groups, and private endpoints
• S3 buckets, Cloud Front, and ALB configuration
• Cloud Watch monitoring, logging, and alarms
• Implement security hardening (least-privilege IAM, encryption, secret management)
• Optimize infrastructure for cost, performance, and reliability
• Support CI/CD pipeline for automated deployments
• Form generation and validation APIs
• Form submission and data persistence
• User and project management endpoints
• Integration with AWS services (Bedrock LLM, S3, DynamoDB, RDS)
• Design and optimize database schemas (PostgreSQL, JSONB queries)
• Implement comprehensive error handling, logging, and observability
• Write and maintain pytest test suites with 80%+ coverage
• Follow SOLID principles and clean code best practices
• Work closely with full-stack engineers and Dev Ops teams
• Participate in code reviews and architectural discussions
• Document infrastructure, APIs, and deployment procedures
• Troubleshoot production issues and optimize performance
• Deliver modular, reusable code aligned with project standards

• Experience with AWS Bedrock or other LLM platforms
• Familiarity with Azure AD/MSAL for authentication
• Knowledge of DynamoDB and document-based data models
• Experience with serverless architecture patterns
• Contributions to open-source projects
• Experience with Cypress or similar testing frameworks
• AWS Solutions Architect Associate certification or equivalent
• Exposure to Angular/Type Script (not required, but helpful for API design)

• Language:
  Python 3.12+
• Framework:
  FastAPI
• Infrastructure:
  Terraform, AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, RDS, DynamoDB, VPC, IAM)
• Testing: pytest
• CI/CD:
  Git Hub Actions
• Monitoring:
  Cloud Watch, structured logging
• LLM Integration: AWS Bedrock (Claude models)