Job Description

Our client is looking for a highly skilled Python Developer & AWS Cloud Developer to join their dynamic team in Toronto. This is a hybrid role that is in office one day per week. The ideal candidate will have strong backend development skills in Python/PySpark and deep expertise in building serverless applications on AWS using modern DevOps and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain scalable backend systems using Python and PySpark.

• Design and implement serverless applications leveraging AWS Lambda, API Gateway, Step Functions, DynamoDB, Glue, and Redshift.

• Develop event-driven architectures using SNS, SQS, and EventBridge.

• Write infrastructure as code using AWS CDK and CloudFormation.

• Work with RESTful APIs and integrate third-party services.

• Implement TDD (Test-Driven Development) and write robust unit tests.

• Use logging and monitoring tools such as AWS CloudWatch for application health and performance.

• Manage IAM roles and security policies for AWS services.

• Collaborate with DevOps for CI/CD automation and containerization using Docker.

• Optimize data storage and access using SQL and NoSQL databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, and DynamoDB.

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in Python and/or PySpark

• AWS Cloud Development with focus on Serverless

• Experience with IaC tools, especially AWS CDK

• RESTful API development

• Familiarity with event-driven AWS services (SNS, SQS, EventBridge)

• Strong understanding of IAM, CloudWatch, and secure cloud practices

• Exposure to Docker and DevOps CI/CD practices

• Good grasp of SQL and NoSQL database technologies