Python Developer

Lighthouse Technology Services is partnering with our client to fill their Senior MDM Python (AWS) Developer position! This is a 6+ month contract-to-hire opportunity. This role can be remote in the United States, with some travel to Charlotte, NC required. This role will be a W2 employee of Lighthouse Technology Services.

We are seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer with expertise in Python and AWS cloud services to join our growing technology team. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain scalable full-stack web applications, cloud-native services, and modern front-end interfaces. You will work across the entire software development lifecycle, from database design and APIs to UI development, ensuring high performance, security, and user experience.

• Architect and maintain microservices and RESTful APIs on AWS using services such as Lambda, ECS, API Gateway, Dynamo
  
  DB, S3, and Cloud Formation.
• Build and optimize responsive and intuitive user interfaces with a strong focus on usability and accessibility.
• Implement and integrate frontend components with backend services, ensuring seamless data flow and real-time updates where necessary.
• Develop robust error handling, logging, and data validation to ensure application integrity.
• Apply Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and clean code principles for maintainable and scalable solutions.
• Create and manage CI/CD pipelines using Code Pipeline, Code Build, and Code Deploy.
• Implement serverless and containerized solutions using Docker and ECS/Fargate.
• Ensure application reliability through unit/integration testing using Pytest and frontend test frameworks (e.g., Jest, Cypress).
• Use Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Cloud Formation, AWS CDK, or Terraform to manage deployment environments.
• Monitor application health using Cloud Watch and third-party tools like Datadog or Prometheus.
• Stay current with emerging technologies in both frontend and cloud development.
• Collaborate closely with UX designers, product managers, and backend engineers.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to technical best practices.

• 5+ years of hands on development experience with Python BACKEND programming and automating functions.
• 3-4 years of strong hands-on experience with AWS services, especially in serverless and microservices architecture. This platform is entirely built on AWS.
• Strong project experience working on or directly with MDM teams on data consolidation is ESSENTIAL.
• 5+ years of Senior level proficiency with SQL with the ability to write efficient queries.
• 3+ years in an ETL or Data Engineering role building and implementing data pipelines.
• Strong understanding of design best practices for OLTP systems, ODS reporting needs, and dimensional database practices.
• Experience with API-driven data access (API development experience a plus).
• Solid experience with database technologies (SQL, No
  
  SQL) and data modeling.
• Understanding of serverless architecture benefits and challenges.

• AWS Certification (Developer Associate, Solutions Architect, or higher).
• Experience with event-driven systems using SQS, SNS, or Event Bridge.
• Knowledge of Postgre
  
  SQL, Dynamo
  
  DB, and other database technologies.
• Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Food Service or Related Industry Experience

$65-$70/hr

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