Lead Python Developer (Cloud-Native / AWS)-Federal opportunity

Job Overview

We are seeking a Lead Python Developer to architect, build and lead delivery of a cloud-native regulatory data collection platform serving external financial-industry filers. You will own the technical direction of a Python and AWS platform that must stay highly available during peak filing seasons. You will lead a cross-functional team of remote developers and stay hands-on in the code.

This is a senior, high-visibility role. The ideal candidate combines deep Python engineering with strong system design, DevOps and team leadership skills.

This position is contingent on contract award.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and develop scalable, fault-tolerant, API-driven Python services and libraries.
• Lead and mentor a cross-functional team of remote developers, and serve as the lead developer.
• Design and build high-performance REST APIs using modern Python frameworks.
• Design PostgreSQL databases for high-volume data ingestion and analytics, integrated into Python services.
• Design and implement Python-based ETL pipelines.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines covering linting, testing, security scanning, packaging and deployment.
• Develop, deploy and troubleshoot containerized and serverless applications on Kubernetes and AWS-native services.
• Provision AWS resources using Infrastructure as Code.
• Integrate with web-based identity management and verification services.
• Ensure high unit and integration test coverage and high-quality, maintainable code.
• Keep the platform available and the data error-free during filing seasons.
• Manage source code and planning in GitHub, and contribute to open-source and public-facing solutions.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience architecting scalable, API-driven, fault-tolerant, distributed, cloud-native solutions.
• Experience leading a cross-functional team of remote developers and serving as a lead developer.
• Experience delivering public-facing solutions and working on open-source projects.
• Strong understanding of system design in a highly elastic architecture.

Mandatory Technical Skills

• Python: libraries and services with high unit and integration test coverage
• Python REST API design and implementation
• Kubernetes and AWS-native services (containerized and serverless)
• PostgreSQL: high-volume ingestion and analytics, integrated with Python
• Python-based ETL pipelines
• CI/CD pipelines for linting, testing, scanning, packaging and deployment
• Infrastructure as Code on AWS
• Integration with web-based identity management and verification services
• GitHub for source control and planning

Preferred Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
• CI/CD with GitHub Actions
• REST APIs with FastAPI
• Identity management and verification with OIDC
• Infrastructure as Code with Python-based AWS CDK
• ETL using AWS event-driven services (S3, EventBridge, Lambda)

Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.

ABOUT US

SNO Corp is a trusted provider of software solutions to Fortune 500 companies and the US Federal Government. Through the advanced application of emerging technologies, SNO is equipped to transform your organisation’s or agency’s success through Automation, DevSecOps, Enterprise Software, Data Management & Storage, and Cybersecurity. SNO has built, designed, and managed countless custom technology solutions and applications, including custom Salesforce CRM platforms, HIPAA-compliant electronic healthcare data tools, and end-user mobile & desktop apps. We are ready and waiting to leverage your expertise to deliver your organisation’s custom technology solutions

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