Python API Developer

Job Title: Python API Developer (AWS Serverless)

Location: Malvern, PA
Experience: 10-15 Years

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Python API Developer with expertise in AWS Serverless architecture to design, develop, and maintain scalable REST APIs and cloud-native applications. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Python, AWS Lambda, Amazon Aurora, DynamoDB, Liquibase, and CI/CD pipelines , along with hands-on knowledge of cloud-native application development, database optimization, and Agile delivery practices.

Required Skills

Python & API Development

• 10+ years of software development experience
• Strong expertise in:
  • Python
  • REST APIs
  • AWS Lambda
  • API Development
  • Serverless Architecture
  • JSON
  • API Security

AWS Cloud

• AWS Lambda
• Amazon Aurora
• Amazon DynamoDB
• AWS CloudWatch
• IAM
• AWS Services
• Cloud-Native Development

Database Technologies

• Amazon Aurora
• DynamoDB
• SQL
• NoSQL
• Database Performance Tuning
• Database Design
• Data Modeling

Database Version Control

• Liquibase
• Database Schema Management
• Database Migrations
• Version Control

DevOps & CI/CD

• CI/CD Pipelines
• Git
• Jenkins / GitHub Actions / AWS CodePipeline (Preferred)
• Automated Deployments
• Infrastructure Automation

Testing & Monitoring

• Unit Testing
• Integration Testing
• API Testing
• Logging
• Monitoring
• Troubleshooting
• Performance Optimization

Development Practices

• Agile
• Scrum
• SDLC
• Code Reviews
• Technical Documentation
• Design Discussions
• Secure Coding Best Practices

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable REST APIs using Python and AWS Lambda in a serverless architecture
• Build cloud-native applications integrating Amazon Aurora and DynamoDB while ensuring high performance and scalability
• Manage database schema changes, version control, and migrations using Liquibase
• Develop, test, deploy, and support enterprise-grade applications following AWS and security best practices
• Implement automated testing, logging, monitoring, and troubleshooting for APIs and database services
• Optimize application performance, database queries, and cloud resource utilization
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams using Agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines
• Participate in architecture discussions, technical design reviews, and code reviews
• Support production deployments, troubleshoot issues, and provide timely resolution
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, API specifications, and implementation guides

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AWS API Gateway
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Knowledge of Terraform or CloudFormation
• Experience with Microservices Architecture
• Familiarity with Event-Driven Architectures
• AWS Certification (Developer Associate or Solutions Architect) is a plus