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Python / AWS Engineer (Backend & Cloud)

Python / AWS Engineer (Backend & Cloud)

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Mclean, United states

Freelance

10-02-2026

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Skills

Python Docker AWS CloudFormation Networking Architecture node.js AWS Terraform

Job Specifications

Job Title: Python / AWS Engineer (Backend & Cloud)

Location: McLean, VA (Hybrid)

About The Role

We are seeking a strong Python-focused Cloud Engineer to support a high-impact AWS modernization initiative. This role will focus on backend/API development, cloud automation, and AWS infrastructure as part of a project being re-launched after prior funding approval.

You will work closely with senior engineers and the team lead to rebuild and modernize pipelines, support a new Web Application Firewall (WAF) initiative, and help migrate existing services to a more scalable, containerized architecture.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop backend services using Python with a strong focus on APIs and automation
Build and maintain AWS-based infrastructure supporting scalable cloud services
Support infrastructure deployments transitioning from Terraform to AWS CloudFormation
Containerize services using Docker and deploy workloads on AWS ECS clusters
Configure and manage ECS task definitions, services, and service-level alerts
Work with Application Load Balancers and Network Load Balancers
Migrate existing Node.js services to Python-based implementations
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on architecture, security, and operational readiness

Required Qualifications

Strong hands-on experience with Python (backend/API development + automation)
Solid experience working in AWS environments
Experience with ECS clusters, task/services, and containerized deployments
Understanding of load balancers and networking concepts in AWS
Experience working in an enterprise environment

Nice-to-Have Skills

AWS CloudFormation
Node.js (especially for migration work)
Security experience (WAF, infrastructure security concepts)

About the Company

Global IT Solutions is an Information Technology services firm specializing in ERP Implementation, Cloud Solutions, PLM Implementation and Product Development. We've constructed a team of high performers - in SAP/Ariba Cloud implementation with bringing true thought leadership and a passion for what we do. Our client's success is our success: we align everything we do to delivering the right consulting support to our clients to deliver timely, high quality results. With an eye on quality, a strong work ethic, and a true ethi... Know more