• • Senior Python/AWS Developer -ONLY LOCALS TO RESTON, VA AND F2F IS A MUST • • • 5+ years of professional experience in Python development, with a strong emphasis on object-oriented programming and API design. • Proven hands-on experience in building and deploying APIs using native AWS services, including Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, and IAM. • Strong experience with AWS SDK for Python (Boto3) and infrastructure-as-code tools like AWS CloudFormation or Terraform. • Solid understanding of data backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies for AWS data stores such as RDS, DynamoDB, S3, and Redshift. • Deep knowledge of security best practices in web and cloud-native application development, including encryption, IAM policies, and secure API access. • Proficiency in DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment using tools like AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild, and GitHub Actions. • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment. • A proactive and collaborative mindset with a passion for automation, innovation, and continuous improvement. Nice to Have: • Experience with full-stack development, including integration with front-end frameworks like React or Angular. • Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases, including schema design, performance tuning, and administration. • Exposure to containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, especially in the context of AWS ECS or EKS. • Knowledge of serverless architecture patterns and event-driven design.