***W2 only*** Position: Python AWS Engineer Work Authorization: All Work Authorizations Location: Remote Contract: 12-24 months Job Description: This person is responsible for writing Python code or modifying Python code to invoke AWS API calls these API Calls are used to deploy AWS services to the Infrastructure / kick-off the automation process. They are also building, modifying and setting up the CI/CD pipeline build process. Hands-on experience with creating and modifying CloudFormation or Terraform templates. REST API development and integration is required. Experiencing building end-to-end automation in AWS is required. Minimum Required Experiences: • 6 years related work experience • Experience with AWS cloud migrations (preferred) • Expertise in DevOps and AWS CloudFormation • Experience in Software Development preferably in Python • Excellent interpersonal skills with attitude towards solving problems for customers with a Solution Engineering approach • Good technical and analytical skills for issues troubleshooting • Desired Experiences • Bachelor degree or equivalent • AWS Certification (associate or professional level) • Experience working in an Agile Environment • Experience using JIRA & Service Now Skills: • AWS Infrastructure expertise aligned to AWS well architected framework • Programming including coding, debugging, and using relevant programming languages for Infrastructure As Code (IaC) • Experience translating application requirements to AWS cloud technology infrastructure components for migration purposes • Good understanding of AWS IAM policies, Security Groups, NACLs, VPC Flow Logs and essential security concepts • Familiarity with AWS native logging & monitoring services including Cloudwatch, Cloudtrail and third party services like Splunk • Experience working in environments using DevOps tools like UCD, Terraform and AWS native tools for CI/CD • Understanding of AWS data migration strategies and tools like DMS, SMS, DataSync and queuing mechanisms • Excellent grasp of AWS foundational elements like EC2, Container Services, Load Balancers, Gateways and AutoScaling • Communication including communicating in writing or verbally, as well as using issue tracking mechanisms • Documentation for the purposes of analysis, data discovery, and decision-making using Confluence and Microsoft office tools • Experience gathering accurate information to explain concepts, answer critical questions • Ability to define problem statements, project resolution paths and report progress • Familiarity with enterprise change management, issue escalation and resolution processes • Experience in defining, updating and reporting assigned task progress in JIRA and other reporting forums • Influence technology partners through negotiating, facilitating meetings, and resolving technology issues Tools: • Python • AWS Tech Stack • DevOps in AWS • Migration Tools like MGN, CloudEndure, SMS, DMS, DataSync