Python AWS Developer

Python AWS Developer

Category:
Software Development/ Engineering

Main location:
United States, Connecticut, Hartford

Position : J

Employment Type:

Full Time

CGI is seeking an experienced Python AWS Developer to design, build, and maintain scalable backend applications on AWS. The role requires strong skills in Python, REST API development, SQL, and core AWS services (Lambda, S3, SQS, DynamoDB), with hands‑on experience supporting workloads on EC2 and EKS. Experience with Java and ReactJS is a plus but not required.

This position is located in Lafayette, LA, or Hartford, CT - Hybrid

• Design, develop, and maintain Python applications using OOP, clean code, and unit testing best practices.
• Build and integrate RESTful APIs using FastAPI and/or Flask.
• Develop serverless and event-driven solutions using AWS Lambda, S3, SQS, and DynamoDB.
• Automate AWS operations using Boto3 and support cloud resource management.
• Deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot applications on Amazon EKS and Amazon EC2 (Linux, logs, networking, scaling).
• Design and optimize SQL queries; work on schema design, indexing, and performance tuning.
• Implement logging, monitoring, security, and performance improvements (Cloud Watch, IAM least privilege, secrets handling).
• Collaborate with product, data, and cloud teams; participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers.

• 6–8 years of software development experience with strong Python backend development.
• Proven experience building REST APIs (FastAPI/Flask).
• Strong SQL skills: complex queries, joins, stored procedures (as applicable), optimization, and performance tuning.
• Hands‑on AWS experience with Lambda, S3, SQS, DynamoDB, EC2 and EKS (deployments, services, ingress, config/secrets, troubleshooting), Boto3, IAM, Cloud Watch.
• Experience with CI/CD (e.g., Jenkins, Git Hub Actions, or similar) and container registries.
• Strong problem‑solving, debugging, and production support skills.

• Experience with Java (Spring Boot or similar).
• Exposure to ReactJS for API integration and UI collaboration.
• Experience with Terraform/Cloud Formation and infrastructure‑as‑code.
• Familiarity with Open Shift/Kubernetes outside AWS.
• Experience with PostgreSQL/Aurora or enterprise RDBMS platforms.

CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $80,600.00 – $.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive insurance options
• Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Wellness and Well‑being programs

• Amazon Web Services Cloud
• Java
• Jenkins
• Python
• Spring Boot

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