About the Role: Building a standalone development team of Senior AWS Cloud Engineers to support a critical database modernization initiative. This team will focus on transitioning enterprise systems from SQL to DynamoDB, migrating services from Java to Python, and integrating advanced AWS Cloud services including DMS and Amazon Q. Looking for developers who are not only deeply technical but also comfortable driving initiatives, leading agile practices, and collaborating in a high-performance team of senior engineers. Key Responsibilities: • Lead or contribute to a full-stack migration from SQL to DynamoDB • Refactor and rewrite backend services from Java to Python • Leverage AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) for data movement and transformation • Integrate AI/ML capabilities using Amazon Q • Use GitLab for version control, CI/CD pipelines, and collaboration • Participate in and lead daily SCRUM ceremonies as part of a standalone dev team • Communicate openly with peers, leadership, and stakeholders • Identify blockers, propose solutions, and contribute to a strong team culture Required Skills & Experience: • 10+ years of professional experience in AWS cloud engineering • Strong proficiency with AWS Lambda using Python for serverless development. • Proven experience in relational to NoSQL database migrations (SQL to DynamoDB preferred) • Proficiency with AWS DMS and other AWS-native services • Familiarity with AI-powered development tools (Amazon Q preferred); GitLab Duo acceptable • Experience using GitLab for version control and DevOps workflows • Deep database engineering background. • Background in Java development and went into AWS Cloud. Comfortable working in both modern Python and legacy Java environments. • Familiarity with older Java-based microservices and APIs, and willingness to support and modernize legacy systems. • Hands-on experience with Kafka/Confluent. • Experience with messaging systems such as JMS and MQ. • Solid understanding of cloud testing and automation tools (e.g., Postman, Cypress, PyTest). • Experience generating XML and working with file-based integrations. • Ability to lead or participate in SCRUM/agile ceremonies • Excellent communication skills proactive, self-driven, and confident in cross-team and leadership interactions.