Software Engineer II (Python / AWS) (Charlotte)

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