Python AWS Engineer

Work Authorization:
All Work Authorizations

Location:

Remote

Contract:

12-24 months Job Description

This person is responsible for writing Python code or modifying Python code to invoke AWS API calls these API Calls are used to deploy AWS services to the Infrastructure / kick-off the automation process. They are also building, modifying and setting up the CI/CD pipeline build process. Hands‑on experience with creating and modifying Cloud Formation or Terraform templates. REST API development and integration is required.

Experiencing building end‑to‑end automation in AWS is required.

• 6 years related work experience
• Experience with AWS cloud migrations (preferred)
• Expertise in Dev Ops and AWS Cloud Formation
• Experience in Software Development preferably in Python
• Excellent interpersonal skills with attitude towards solving problems for customers with a Solution Engineering approach
• Good technical and analytical skills for issues troubleshooting
• Desired Experiences
• Bachelor degree or equivalent
• AWS Certification (associate or professional level)
• Experience working in an Agile Environment
• Experience using JIRA & Service Now

• AWS Infrastructure expertise aligned to AWS well architected framework
• Programming including coding, debugging, and using relevant programming languages for Infrastructure As Code (IaC)
• Experience translating application requirements to AWS cloud technology infrastructure components for migration purposes
• Good understanding of AWS IAM policies, Security Groups, NACLs, VPC Flow Logs and essential security concepts
• Familiarity with AWS native logging & monitoring services including Cloudwatch, Cloud trail and third party services like Splunk
• Experience working in environments using Dev Ops tools like UCD, Terraform and AWS native tools for CI/CD
• Understanding of AWS data migration strategies and tools like DMS, SMS, Data Sync and queuing mechanisms
• Excellent grasp of AWS foundational elements like EC2, Container Services, Load Balancers, Gateways and Auto Scaling
• Communication including communicating in writing or verbally, as well as using issue tracking mechanisms
• Documentation for the purposes of analysis, data discovery, and decision-making using Confluence and Microsoft office tools
• Experience gathering accurate information to explain concepts, answer critical questions
• Ability to define problem statements, project resolution paths and report progress
• Familiarity with enterprise change management, issue escalation and resolution processes
• Experience in defining, updating and reporting assigned task progress in JIRA and other reporting forums
• Influence technology partners through negotiating, facilitating meetings, and resolving technology issues

• Python
• Dev Ops in AWS
• Migration Tools like MGN, Cloud Endure, SMS, DMS, Data Sync