AWS Cloud Engineer || Toronto, ON (Hybrid) || Contract ||

Job Title: AWS Tech Lead with Python

Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)

Job Type: 6-12 Months Contract [Possible Extension]

Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced AWS Tech Lead with strong Python expertise to lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable cloud-native applications on AWS. The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership, guide development teams, and ensure best practices in cloud architecture, application development, and DevOps.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of cloud-native solutions on AWS using Python.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams.
• Architect and implement scalable, highly available, and secure AWS-based solutions.
• Develop backend services, APIs, and automation using Python frameworks (Flask, FastAPI, Django).
• Work with AWS services such as EC2, Lambda, S3, API Gateway, DynamoDB, RDS, and Step Functions.
• Implement microservices architecture and serverless solutions where applicable.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to build CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation.
• Ensure code quality, security best practices, and performance optimization.
• Work closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of software development experience with strong backend expertise.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with AWS cloud services.
• Strong proficiency in Python programming and backend frameworks.
• Experience designing RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Hands-on experience with AWS Lambda, API Gateway, S3, EC2, DynamoDB, RDS.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized deployments.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or AWS CodePipeline).
• Strong understanding of cloud security, monitoring, and logging tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect / Developer certification.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or CloudFormation).
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Prior experience leading distributed or cross-functional engineering teams.