About the Role: Join a seasoned and innovative team at AVM Consulting in Reston, VA. This is a unique opportunity to work on critical data replication from production environments, contributing to mostly new development work. You will collaborate closely with advisors and leads, focusing on backend development, system integrations, and extensive use of native AWS services. This role is ideal for a dedicated Python expert, not a Java developer looking to transition. TLDR For Vendors and Candidate: We're looking for a highly experienced Senior Python Developer with a proven track record of building robust, data-centric solutions on AWS. Your resume must showcase strong Python projects leveraging AWS Data Services like PySpark, AWS Glue, and EMR. If you're an expert in Python and AWS, passionate about new development, and thrive in a seasoned team environment, we want to hear from you! Key Responsibilities: • Design, develop, and implement robust backend solutions using Python and native AWS services. • Work on complex data copying and replication processes from production systems. • Collaborate with technical leads and advisors on new development initiatives. • Ensure the implementation of security best practices in all development work. • Contribute to DevOps, Release Management, and CI/CD framework improvements. • Actively participate in a collaborative team environment, fostering automation and innovation. Required Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field. • 5+ years of IT experience with a strong emphasis on software development. • Excellent and proven Python development skills (this is paramount). • Extensive application coding experience using native AWS services. • Proficiency in DevOps, Release Management, and CI/CD frameworks. • Strong verbal and written communication skills. • A collaborative team player willing to contribute, build, automate, and innovate. Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have): • Database development and administration experience. • Experience with copying and restoring databases. • Full-stack application development experience. • Experience with front-end frameworks such as React or Angular. • Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes. • Experience with cloud security best practices. Location & Engagement Details: • Location: Reston, VA (On-site) • Length: Long-term engagement • Employment Type: Open to W2 or Corp-to-Corp The difference between something good and something great is attention to detail - AVM Consulting.