- Company Name
- Iris Software Inc.
- Job Title
- AWS Python Lead Developer
- Job Description
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Job Title: AWS Python Lead Developer (Cloud Architect)
Role Summary
Lead the end‑to‑end design and architecture of cloud‑native banking platforms using AWS services. Build and deploy scalable Python applications, data pipelines, and ML model deployment frameworks that support high‑availability, regulatory‑compliant financial systems.
Expectations
* Deliver mission‑critical solutions that meet PCI, encryption, IAM, and audit standards.
* Mentor and guide engineering teams, conduct design reviews, and shape the long‑term architecture roadmap.
* Define and enforce cloud governance, CI/CD, DevOps, and infrastructure best practices.
* Drive modernization initiatives while ensuring alignment with enterprise security and compliance policies.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, develop, and deploy AWS‑based banking solutions (SageMaker, Lambda, API Gateway, ECS/EKS, RDS/Redshift).
* Build and optimize Python‑based data pipelines and ML model production pipelines.
* Collaborate with data science and engineering teams to productionize ML/AI models on SageMaker.
* Establish cloud governance, security controls, identity & access management, and audit logging.
* Lead architectural reviews, create best‑practice guidelines, and maintain technical documentation.
* Mentor junior engineers, provide architecture guidance, and promote knowledge sharing.
* Continuously evaluate emerging AWS services and technologies for potential adoption.
Required Skills
Technical
* Deep expertise in AWS services: SageMaker, Lambda, API Gateway, ECS/EKS, RDS, Redshift, CloudFormation / Terraform.
* Advanced Python development, including async, data processing, and ML libraries (scikit‑learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow).
* CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, CodePipeline, GitHub Actions) and infrastructure as code.
* Cloud security best practices: IAM, KMS, CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Security Hub.
* Performance tuning and cost optimization in AWS.
Soft/Leadership
* Strong communication, mentorship, and stakeholder management.
* Proven ability to lead architecture design reviews and strategic initiatives.
* Experience in regulatory‑compliant financial environments.
Required Education & Certifications
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
* AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional or equivalent.
* AWS Certified Developer – Associate or equivalent familiarity.
* Additional certifications in AWS DevOps, Data Analytics, or ML are a plus.