AWS Cloud Developer - 100% Remote - W2 Contract

Job Details

Senior Cloud Developer – AWS Lambda / Python / Terraform

Long Term Contract

100% Remote

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Senior Cloud Developer with strong hands-on experience in AWS serverless development, Python, AWS Lambda, and Terraform. The ideal candidate will have a strong Java development background but have transitioned to Python and AWS, with at least 4+ years focused on Python-based AWS development.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and develop cloud-native applications using Python and AWS Lambda from scratch.

Modernize, migrate, and rewrite applications using serverless AWS technologies.

Develop and manage infrastructure using Terraform (IaC).

Work with API Gateway, Kafka, and core AWS services.

Contribute to system design and cloud architecture decisions.

Collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Required Skills & Experience:

10–15+ years of U.S. experience.

Strong cloud-native AWS development background.

Hands-on Python-based AWS Lambda development.

Strong Terraform experience.

Experience with Kafka and API Gateway.

Strong understanding of system design and AWS architecture.

Java development background with a successful transition to Python/AWS/serverless.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Not a Fit:

Candidates primarily focused on Java, DevOps, or SRE, or those without strong hands-on Python AWS Lambda development experience.