Python Job: Python Software Engineer - AWS - Hybrid in the Loo

Join a major company in the fintech space embarking on a massive modernization effort, transitioning applications from a mainframe to cutting-edge AWS architecture. This role involves greenfield development using distributed systems and event-driven architecture within AWS. As a Principal Associate, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that the Settlement systems, which handle high volume transactions migrate smoothly without disruptions.

The key responsibilities in this position are developing and maintaining microservices and APIs with a focus on scalability and performance, and utilizing AWS services including Fargate, Lambda, and SQS. Also, collaboration with cross-functional teams to design and document systems. This engineer will be hired on as an individual contributor but will be given the opportunity to mentor and guide junior developers as needed. This position is on a hybrid schedule, 2-3 days a week in the Chicago's downtown Loop! Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years experience in Python development
• Bachelor's Degree in CS or relative
• Strong expertise in AWS services, particularly Fargate, Lambda, and SQS
• Experience with microservices and API development
• Familiarity with distributed systems and event-driven architecture
• Ability to document designs and ideas effectively
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience with DynamoDB (training available if proficient in other databases)
• Event-driven programming experience
• Experience with other messaging queues (SQS training available)
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work across teams
• Good documentation skills

What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown

• Python
• AWS & DynamoDB

Daily Responsibilities

• Hands on coding
• Collaboration

The Offer You will receive the following benefits:

• Comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being.
• 401(k)
• Parental leave

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis now and in the future.

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