Job Description

Software Engineer II (Python / AWS)

Location: Charlotte, NC – Hybrid (Mon–Wed onsite, Optimist Hall area)
Duration: Long-term (Multi-year assignment)

Overview

We are seeking a motivated and energetic Software Engineer II to design and build cloud-native backend solutions in AWS. This role is ideal for a mid-level engineer who is self-driven, collaborative, and passionate about building scalable APIs and modern cloud infrastructure.

The engineer will work closely with product owners, designers, and senior engineers in an Agile environment to deliver high-quality backend services and integrations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build complex backend solutions using Agile methodologies

• Develop efficient, well-structured code primarily in Python

• Build and maintain cloud-native applications in AWS (Lambda, Glue, S3, ECS)

• Design and implement RESTful APIs and integrations

• Manage and query databases (PostgreSQL / SQL)

• Configure and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitHub & GitHub Actions)

• Utilize Postman for API testing and validation

• Participate in pair programming and code reviews

• Communicate progress clearly and escalate blockers proactively

• Research best practices and present solutions to peers

Required Skills

• 2–5 years of software development experience

• Strong experience with:

  • Python

  • AWS (Lambda, Glue, S3, ECS)

  • API development and integration

• Experience with:

  • GitHub & GitHub Actions

  • Postman

  • SQL / PostgreSQL

• Solid understanding of cloud-native engineering best practices

• Experience breaking down user stories and providing estimates

• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication skills

• Self-starter with positive team-oriented mindset

Nice to Have

• Terraform (bonus – not a deal breaker)

• Infrastructure as Code exposure

• Strong CI/CD automation experience

Ideal Candidate

• Backend-focused engineer comfortable in AWS ecosystems

• Strong API design and integration background

• Comfortable working hybrid in Charlotte

• Collaborative, coachable, and growth-oriented