Technology Specialist - IT Service, Support and Operations | OpenSystem | Python - OpenSystem
Technology Specialist - IT Service, Support and OperationsOpenSystem is looking for a highly skilled Lead Developer with strong AWS and Python expertise to drive the design, development, and delivery of scalable cloud-based applications. Based in Atlanta, GA, this role will combine deep technical hands-on work with leadership responsibilities, guiding a team of developers while partnering with business stakeholders to deliver high-impact solutions.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Leadership Lead architecture, design, and development of applications using Python and AWS servicesEstablish and enforce coding standards, development best practices, and design patternsConduct code reviews and ensure high-quality, maintainable codeDrive technical decisions and provide strategic direction for engineering initiativesAWS Cloud Development Design and implement scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions on AWSWork with AWS services such as: Lambda, ECS, EKS, API Gateway, S3, DynamoDB, RDS, Aurora, CloudFormation / Terraform (IaC)Software Development Develop robust backend systems using Python (FastAPI, Flask, Django)Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices architecturesDevOps & Automation Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline)Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting (CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana)Team Leadership Mentor and coach a team of developers in Atlanta and remote locationsAssist with hiring, onboarding, and performance managementFoster a collaborative, high-performance team environmentStakeholder Engagement Work with product managers, architects, and business teams to define requirementsTranslate business needs into scalable technical solutionsProvide status updates, risk assessments, and technical insights to leadershipRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)8+ years of software development experience, including 2+ years in a lead roleStrong hands-on expertise in PythonExtensive experience with AWS cloud platformProven experience designing microservices and distributed systemsStrong understanding of REST APIs, system design, and scalable architecturesExperience with Docker and Kubernetes (EKS preferred)Preferred Qualifications:AWS Certifications (Solutions Architect, Developer Associate, or Professional)Experience in industries common in Atlanta (FinTech, Healthcare, Logistics)Familiarity with event-driven architectures (SNS, SQS, Kafka)Knowledge of security and compliance best practicesAgile/Scrum experienceKey Skills:Strong leadership and mentoring capabilitiesExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsStrategic thinking with hands-on problem-solving abilityAbility to balance delivery timelines with technical excellence