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Cloud Back-End Developer (AWS/Python)

Roles/Responsibilities:

+ Design and implement back-end services using AWS lambda, Step Functions and S3.

+ Participate in requirements gathering and design discussions.

+ Create and maintain RESTful APIs using AWS API Gateway.

+ Build modules to manage and automate AWS SSM workflows.

+ Develop back-end components to support front end web applications.

+ Integrate industry standard authorization and authentication practices.

+ Create queue management systems using services like AWS SQS, Kafka

+ Implement and maintain automation playbooks using Ansible.

+ Create and maintain automated tests integrated into CICD pipelines.

+ Create Lambdas using Python that integrate with various AWS services including API gateway.

Required Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in computer science\Computer Information Systems or 5 years of applicable development experience.

+ 5 years of experience developing with Python

+ 5 years of experience with AWS services including Lambda, Step Functions, API Gateway, S3 and SSM

+ 3-4 years of experience with infrastructure automation tools (Ansible, AWS SSM)

+ 3-4 years of experience with CICD practices and tooling (Github Actions)

+ 3-4 years of experience with Git and git-flow methodologies for version/source control.

+ 3-4 years of experience developing secure RESTful APIs

Nice to have Skills:

+ Experience with Agile and JIRA.

+ Experience with AWS SDK

+ Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform) and configuration management (Ansible)

Job Location: Charlotte, NC

The annual salary for this position is between $65 - 110k depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.