Aws backend developer
Hire Resolve · Gauteng, South Africa ·
- Employment
- Contract
- Category
- Backend
- Experience
- 5+ years
Hire Resolve · Gauteng, South Africa ·
Datafin IT Recruitment · Centurion, South Africa
Datafin IT Recruitment · Centurion, South Africa
Datafin IT Recruitment · Centurion, South Africa
Methods Business and Digital Technology · Manchester, England, United Kingdom
A 6-month contract role for an AWS-focused backend developer in Gauteng, South Africa. Day to day you design serverless and hybrid AWS architectures (Lambda, API Gateway, S3, Redshift, Glue, Textract), build RESTful APIs, work with PostgreSQL/MySQL, integrate third-party services, and set up CI/CD pipelines.
An agile software development and digital marketing agency that builds custom digital solutions for businesses, including Fintech, e Commerce, and Loyalty platforms, along with digital marketing strategies for growth, is seeking an experienced AWS-focused backend developer to join their team for a 6-month contract. In this role, you will be responsible for architecting and implementing cloud-based backend systems using a variety of AWS services. You'll also integrate these systems with modern application backends to ensure seamless functionality. Responsibilities
Design and implement serverless and hybrid AWS architectures using services like Lambda , API Gateway , S3 , Redshift , Glue , Textract , and Event Bridge .
Build and maintain RESTful APIs for high-availability web applications.
Work with relational databases like Postgre SQL or My SQL and data warehouses.
Integrate with various third-party APIs and cloud services.
Implement robust security practices across both AWS and application layers.
Collaborate with frontend developers to ensure smooth API consumption.
Set up CI/CD pipelines and participate in Dev Ops processes.
Produce clean, well-documented, and maintainable code.
Minimum Requirements5+ years of professional backend development experience.
Strong AWS architecture skills with a focus on services like S3, Lambda, and API Gateway.
Proficiency in at least one of the following: PHP (Laravel) , Python , or Java .
Experience with Postgre SQL or My SQL .
A solid understanding of REST API design principles .
Experience with Git version control and CI/CD pipelines.
Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
Nice to HaveFamiliarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and ECS/Fargate .
Experience with ETL workflows using services like Glue or Step Functions .
Knowledge of OCR and AI integrations, including Textract and Open AI .
Understanding of data analytics pipelines.
Exposure to microservices architecture.
An AWS certification (e.g., Developer Associate, Solutions Architect Associate). Benefits Competitive salary based on experience (salary can potentially be more based on experience/skills) #J-18808-Ljbffr
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