Role Overview

We’re seeking an experienced AWS-focused back-end developer to join our team on a 6-month contract. This role will focus on architecting and implementing cloud-based backend systems using AWS services and integrating them with modern application backends.

While PHP/Laravel experience is preferred, strong candidates with Python or Java back-end expertise will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement serverless and hybrid AWS architectures using services such as:

• Lambda

• API Gateway

• S3

• Redshift

• Glue

• Textract

• EventBridge

• Build and maintain RESTful APIs for high-availability web applications

• Work with relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and data warehouses

• Integrate with third-party APIs and cloud services

• Implement robust security practices across AWS and application layers

• Collaborate with front-end developers to ensure seamless API consumption

• Set up CI/CD pipelines and participate in DevOps processes

• Produce clean, well-documented, and maintainable code

Requirements

• 5+ years back-end development experience

• Strong AWS architecture skills (S3, Lambda, API Gateway, etc.)

• Experience with PostgreSQL or MySQL

• Experience in either PHP (Laravel), Python, or Java

• Understanding of REST API design principles

• Experience with Git version control and CI/CD pipelines

• AWS Certification (Developer Associate, Solutions Architect Associate) preferred

• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, ECS/Fargate)

• Experience with ETL workflows (Glue, Step Functions)

• Knowledge of OCR and AI integrations (Textract, OpenAI, etc.)

• Understanding of data analytics pipelines

• Exposure to microservices architecture