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PBT Group is looking for an experienced AWS Python Developer to join a strategic cloud transformation programme within one of South Africa's leading financial institutions. You'll play a key role in the re-platforming of a large-scale enterprise collections platform, replacing a legacy on-premise solution with a modern cloud-based SaaS platform. Working within an Agile delivery team, you'll design and develop scalable, secure integration components using modern AWS serverless technologies. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex integration challenges, building cloud-native applications, and developing high-performance event-driven solutions. What You'll Be Doing Develop cloud-native applications using Python. Build secure REST APIs and API integrations. Design and develop AWS Lambda serverless functions. Develop scalable event-driven integration solutions using SQS and SNS. Design resilient, secure and high-performing integration services. Collaborate with Solution Architects, Developers, Business Analysts and QA teams. Participate in solution design, code reviews and Agile ceremonies. Troubleshoot production issues and optimise application performance. Contribute to technical documentation and best practices. Required Experience We're looking for someone with proven hands-on experience in: Python development (essential) AWS Lambda REST API design and development API Gateway AWS IAM and security best practices Event-driven architectures Amazon SQS & SNS Integration development Secure API development Microservices architecture Nice to Have Experience with any of the following would be advantageous: CI\/CD pipelines Infrastructure as Code CloudFormation \/ Terraform Docker DevOps practices AWS monitoring and logging tools Financial Services or Banking environments What We're Looking For The ideal candidate will have: Strong hands-on software development experience Experience building production-grade AWS serverless solutions Excellent problem-solving skills Strong understanding of secure application design Experience designing scalable cloud architectures Ability to work independently while collaborating within Agile teams Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Essential Technical Skills Python AWS Lambda REST APIs API Gateway AWS IAM Amazon SQS Amazon SNS Event-Driven Architecture Integration Engineering Microservices Contract Details Location: Johannesburg (Hybrid) Contract: 12 Months Start Date: ASAP Why Join? You'll be joining a high-impact cloud transformation programme where you'll contribute to the modernisation of a critical enterprise platform using the latest AWS serverless technologies. This role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale cloud engineering initiatives within a collaborative Agile environment while developing modern, scalable integration solutions. * In order to comply with the POPI Act, for future career opportunities, we require your permission to maintain your personal details on our database. By completing and returning this form you give PBT your consent * If you have not received any feedback after 2 weeks, please consider you application as unsuccessful.
