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