Senior Full Stack Python Developer (AWS, GitLab/GitHub)

About This Role

This role is part of a critical application modernization and decommissioning initiative, requiring a developer who can design, build, and deploy scalable applications end-to-end while actively contributing to automation and cloud infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain full stack applications using Python
• Build scalable backend services and APIs (FastAPI, Flask, or similar)
• Work on frontend components (Angular/React – basic to moderate level)
• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitLab or GitHub Actions
• Deploy and manage applications on AWS cloud platform
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to implement Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)
• Support application migration and legacy system decommissioning
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance
• Participate in Agile development and SDLC processes

Required Skills (Must-Have)

• Strong hands-on programming experience in Python (backend-heavy)
• Experience building full stack applications (API + UI integration)
• Solid experience with AWS services (Lambda, ECS/Fargate, SQS, SNS, EventBridge, CloudWatch, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (GitLab or GitHub)
• Experience with SQL / database design and queries
• Strong understanding of application architecture and SDLC
• Experience working in cloud-native environments

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)
• Exposure to microservices architecture
• Experience with decommissioning / migration projects
• Financial services domain experience
• Familiarity with SAS (nice to have)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Ability to work in a hybrid onsite model (Reston, VA)