Technology Specialist - IT Service, Support and Operations | OpenSystem | Python - OpenSystem

Work Location & Reporting Address: Atlanta, GA 30303 (hybrid 2-3 days onsite)

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Contract duration: 12 months

Target Start Date: Immediate

Does this position require Visa independent candidates only? Yes

Interview Process (Is face to face required?) Video interview is fine.

Job Details:

Minimum years of experience required: 5-8 years

Certification needed: No

Detailed Job Description:

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled Lead Developer with strong AWS and Python expertise to drive the design, development, and delivery of scalable cloud-based applications. Based in Atlanta, GA, this role will combine deep technical hands-on work with leadership responsibilities, guiding a team of developers while partnering with business stakeholders to deliver high-impact solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Lead architecture, design, and development of applications using Python and AWS services

• Establish and enforce coding standards, development best practices, and design patterns

• Conduct code reviews and ensure high-quality, maintainable code

• Drive technical decisions and provide strategic direction for engineering initiatives

AWS Cloud Development

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions on AWS

• Work with AWS services such as:

o Lambda, ECS, EKS

o API Gateway

o S3, DynamoDB, RDS, Aurora

o CloudFormation / Terraform (IaC)

• Optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, reliability, and cost

Software Development

• Develop robust backend systems using Python (FastAPI, Flask, Django)

• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices architectures

• Lead the full software development lifecycle (SDLC)

DevOps & Automation

• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline)

• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting (CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana)

• Collaborate closely with DevOps and infrastructure teams

Team Leadership

• Mentor and coach a team of developers in Atlanta and remote locations

• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and performance management

• Foster a collaborative, high-performance team environment

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work with product managers, architects, and business teams to define requirements

• Translate business needs into scalable technical solutions

• Provide status updates, risk assessments, and technical insights to leadership

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 8+ years of software development experience, including 2+ years in a lead role

• Strong hands-on expertise in Python

• Extensive experience with AWS cloud platform

• Proven experience designing microservices and distributed systems

• Strong understanding of REST APIs, system design, and scalable architectures

• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes (EKS preferred)

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS Certifications (Solutions Architect, Developer Associate, or Professional)

• Experience in industries common in Atlanta (FinTech, Healthcare, Logistics)

• Familiarity with event-driven architectures (SNS, SQS, Kafka)

• Knowledge of security and compliance best practices

• Agile/Scrum experience

Key Skills:

• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Strategic thinking with hands-on problem-solving ability

• Ability to balance delivery timelines with technical excellence

Project Code: 2019 Supplemental WA Replacement code fo