Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Python + AWS Developer to join our Toronto-based team. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with deep expertise in backend development, cloud infrastructure, and automation. This is a full-time hybrid role requiring on-site presence 3 days a week.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build high-performance APIs using Python and AWS services.
• Lead the team in implementing application functionality with a focus on scalability and performance.
• Automate AWS infrastructure using scripting (Python).
• Develop deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting tools.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable solutions.
• Perform system performance analysis, benchmarking, and detailed design reviews.
• Guide and enforce software development standards and best practices.

Required Skills & Experience

• 6+ years of backend development experience with strong Python expertise.
• Deep understanding of AWS services and APIs (Lambda, EC2, S3, etc.).
• Experience with automation, scripting, and DevOps tools.
• Solid understanding of client-server architecture and networking tools (e.g., SNMP, HTTP, SSH).
• Familiarity with frontend technologies (React/Angular, HTML5, CSS3).
• Experience with MySQL/Oracle and LAMP stack.
• Exposure to NoSQL databases (Redis, Cassandra).
• Proficient with version control systems (Git, SVN).
• Prior experience leading teams or mentoring developers.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Self-starter with a can-do attitude and ownership mindset