AWS Python Developer - Active SC Clearance
Up to £420pd (Inside IR35)
Remote
6 months
My client is looking for an experienced AWS Python Developer to support and enhance a live, business-critical platform. This is a hands-on development and production support role, focused on delivering new features, resolving complex issues and improving platform stability.
Key requirements:
Active Security Clearance (SC)
Strong Python development experience
Hands-on experience using boto3 and AWS SDKs
Strong experience with AWS Lambda, EC2, S3, SQS, DynamoDB and CloudWatch
Experience developing and supporting event-driven and serverless architectures
Experience with AWS Batch and API Gateway
Strong production support and troubleshooting experience across multiple services and integrations
Ability to analyse existing code and deliver maintainable, low-risk changes
Experience creating automated tests using pytest, moto or similar tools
Ability to produce clear technical documentation and operational support procedures
Nice to have:
Experience with large-scale ETL pipeline platforms
Understanding of the application, infrastructure and operational aspects of live services
Experience contributing to technical designs and agreeing pragmatic implementation approaches
Experience improving platform performance, maintainability and operational stability
Experience with GitHub Copilot and agentic workflows
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