Application Development Lead Analyst - AWS/Python 
 

Position Overview 

As a Software Engineering Lead Analyst - AWS/Python, you will design and develop cloud-native applications and microservices on AWS using Python. You will build scalable, resilient solutions leveraging serverless architectures and event-driven designs to support Evernorth’s market-winning capabilities in the healthcare technology solutions space. 

Responsibilities 

• Design and develop cloud-native applications, microservices and deploy them on AWS platform. 

• Manage AWS services not only limited to EC2, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, ECS, CloudFormation and should have good experience in Terraform, Kubernetes. 

• Build scalable backend services using Python (Flask, FastAPI, Django) and implement serverless architectures using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and Step Functions. 

• Develop RESTful APIs following best practices for security and performance. 

• Implement event-driven architecture using SQS, SNS, EventBridge, etc.. 

• Design and manage data pipelines for data processing and integration using Glue, Athena, Redshift. 

• Orchestrate data pipeline jobs using Airflow and implement batch processing using Fargate. 

• Implement security best practices including IAM policies, encryption, and secrets management. 

• Perform code reviews, enforce coding standards, and mentor team members. 

• Write comprehensive unit and integration tests to ensure code quality. 

• Optimize application performance, scalability, and cost efficiency. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, QA, and DevOps. 

Qualifications: 

• 5 - 8 years of experience in Python development with significant AWS experience. 

• College degree (Bachelor) in Computer Science or related field. 

• Expert proficiency in Python (Flask, FastAPI, Django). 

• Deep experience with AWS services (Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS, API Gateway, CloudFormation, OpenSearch, Fargate, Clouwatch). 

• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems. 

• RESTful API design and implementation expertise. 

• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases. 

• Proficiency with Docker, containerization, and CI/CD pipelines. 

• Git version control and Agile development methodologies. 

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• AWS Certified Developer or Solutions Architect certification. 

• Experience with GraphQL, gRPC, or event streaming (Kafka). 

• Exposure to healthcare domain applications. 

Industry / Domain Experience Needed:  

• Demonstrated experience building cloud-native applications at enterprise scale. 

• Ability to navigate a geographically diverse team and communicate effectively. 

• Familiarity with cloud-based architecture and its usage in complex healthcare applications. 

• Passion for building performant, scalable solutions in a fast-paced environment.