Python AWS developer

Iris's client, a leader in Payroll services, is looking to hire a strong Python AWS Lead for a long-term contract (24 Months) opportunity in Roseland, NJ

Location:
Roseland, NJ

Duration: 18 Months

An in-person interview is a must

Primary

Skills:

Python, AWS

We are seeking an experienced Senior/Lead Software Developer to join our team and drive technical excellence across our full stack applications. This role requires a versatile engineer with minimum 5 to 6 years of experience who can architect solutions, mentor team members, and deliver high quality software across multiple technology stacks.

• Python: Advanced proficiency in Python development, including frameworks like Flask/FastAPI/Django
• Apache Airflow: Experience building and managing data pipelines and workflow orchestration
• Database: SQL and No
  
  SQL databases (Postgre
  
  SQL, MySQL, Mongo
  
  DB, Redis)
• AWS: Hands on experience with core AWS services:
• Compute: EC2, Lambda, ECS/EKS
• Storage: S3, RDS, DynamoDB
• Integration: API Gateway, Event Bridge, SQS/SNS
• AI/ML Integration:
  Experience integrating AI models, LLMs, or ML services into applications

• Design and architect scalable, maintainable full stack applications
• Lead technical discussions and make architectural decisions
• Establish coding standards, best practices, and development workflows
• Conduct code reviews and ensure code quality across the team

• Build robust backend services using Python.
• Develop responsive, user-friendly frontend applications with React
• Implement and maintain data pipelines using Apache Airflow
• Integrate AI/ML capabilities into applications - Nice to Have
• Deploy and manage applications on AWS infrastructure
• Mentor junior and mid-level developers
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders
• Participate in agile ceremonies and sprint planning

• Strong proficiency in Python and at least one other backend language (Java/.NET)
• Proven experience with React and modern frontend development
• Hands on AWS cloud experience - Experience with Airflow or similar workflow orchestration tools
• Understanding of AI/ML concepts and integration patterns
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git Lab CI, Git Hub Actions)
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Cloud Watch, Datadog, New Relic)
• Familiarity with LLM integration (OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, AWS Bedrock)