Software Engineer II (Python / AWS)
Location: Charlotte, NC – Hybrid (Mon–Wed onsite, Optimist Hall area)
Duration: Long-term (Multi-year assignment)
Overview
We are seeking a motivated and energetic Software Engineer II to design and build cloud-native backend solutions in AWS. This role is ideal for a mid-level engineer who is self-driven, collaborative, and passionate about building scalable APIs and modern cloud infrastructure.
The engineer will work closely with product owners, designers, and senior engineers in an Agile environment to deliver high-quality backend services and integrations.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and build complex backend solutions using Agile methodologies
- Develop efficient, well-structured code primarily in Python
- Build and maintain cloud-native applications in AWS (Lambda, Glue, S3, ECS)
- Design and implement RESTful APIs and integrations
- Manage and query databases (PostgreSQL / SQL)
- Configure and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitHub & GitHub Actions)
- Utilize Postman for API testing and validation
- Participate in pair programming and code reviews
- Communicate progress clearly and escalate blockers proactively
- Research best practices and present solutions to peers
Required Skills
- 2–5 years of software development experience
- Strong experience with:
- Python
- AWS (Lambda, Glue, S3, ECS)
- API development and integration
- Experience with:
- GitHub & GitHub Actions
- Postman
- SQL / PostgreSQL
- Solid understanding of cloud-native engineering best practices
- Experience breaking down user stories and providing estimates
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Self-starter with positive team-oriented mindset
Nice to Have
- Terraform (bonus – not a deal breaker)
- Infrastructure as Code exposure
- Strong CI/CD automation experience
Ideal Candidate
- Backend-focused engineer comfortable in AWS ecosystems
- Strong API design and integration background
- Comfortable working hybrid in Charlotte
- Collaborative, coachable, and growth-oriented
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