Senior Python/AWS Developer

JOB SUMMARY:
The qualified candidate will be working in the Revenue Fare Management Systems team performing back office web application development. Their work will support the Rail Road's legacy revenue applications and aid in ramping up development efforts for the New Fare Payment System project and the roadmap to merge and unify LIRR and MNR revenue applications.

REQUIREMENTS:
Accomplished at collaborating with cross-functional teams
Ability to develop high-quality code, expert at solving complex problems, and advise on design issues.
Understanding of the how develop successful online customer experiences
Experience building web-based applications and APIs
Solid understanding of AJAX, HTML, JavaScript and CSS
Skilled at Python Web Development and familiar with Django and FastAPI Frameworks
Experienced and/or Certified AWS Cloud Developer
Experienced developing and configuring AWS API Gateway
Experienced with Docker Containerization
Experienced with Kubernetes(EKS)
Experience with AWS IAM (Identity Center)
Knowledgeable of Server and Serverless Deployment strategies
Experience in windows and Linux OS Scripting languages (PowerShell, bash)
Solid understanding of SQL and Oracle PL/SQL
Familiarity/Experience with Financial or Revenue Applications

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and implement custom modules and APIs in Python
Develop and deployment of a real-time transaction system to support ticket validation
API Develop
Development Tooling & Documentation
Build Web Application Frontends for Internal Applications
Build Web Application Frontends for External Customer Applications
Participate in daily meetings and regular planning and review sessions. Interact with cross-functional teams to ensure complete delivery of web applications.
Provide documentation and participate in code reviews, planning sessions and routine status stand-ups.
Provide accurate level-of-effort time estimates and provide recommendations for feature prioritization
Assist in release/deployment planning and execution activities
Create visually appealing interfaces
Test cross-browser, cross-platform, and/or cross-device compatibility
Test for compliance to standards, such as accessibility, in the clients' region or domain
Conduct observational user testing and review designs against usability heuristics

QUALIFICATION :

A Bachelor degree in Computer Science or a related field (or combined with related experience)
Understanding of HTML, JavaScript and CSS
Ability to communicate and work well with others
Ability to handle a fast-paced work environment, deadlines and new challenges
Knowledge of SEO coding best practices is a plus
Knowledge and/or advanced level Python, PHP, SQL / Oracle PL/SQL
Experience with object-oriented design and data modeling
Familiarity with user experience design principles and processes
Experience with third-party applications/tools and integration
Knowledge of web application security considerations
Proficient and experienced in AWS Cloud Development and Deployment
Experience with source/version control systems (GITHub)
Excellent verbal/written communication skills and strong time management and analytical/problem solving abilities.