Application Development Lead Analyst - AWS/Python

Position Overview

As a Software Engineering Lead Analyst - AWS/Python, you will design and develop cloud-native applications and microservices on AWS using Python. You will build scalable, resilient solutions leveraging serverless architectures and event-driven designs to support Evernorth's market-winning capabilities in the healthcare technology solutions space.

Responsibilities

Design and develop cloud-native applications, microservices and deploy them on AWS platform.
Manage AWS services not only limited to EC2, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, ECS, CloudFormation and should have good experience in Terraform, Kubernetes.
Build scalable backend services using Python (Flask, FastAPI, Django) and implement serverless architectures using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and Step Functions.
Develop RESTful APIs following best practices for security and performance.
Implement event-driven architecture using SQS, SNS, EventBridge, etc..
Design and manage data pipelines for data processing and integration using Glue, Athena, Redshift.
Orchestrate data pipeline jobs using Airflow and implement batch processing using Fargate.
Implement security best practices including IAM policies, encryption, and secrets management.
Perform code reviews, enforce coding standards, and mentor team members.
Write comprehensive unit and integration tests to ensure code quality.
Optimize application performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, QA, and DevOps.

Qualifications

5 - 8 years of experience in Python development with significant AWS experience.
College degree (Bachelor) in Computer Science or related field.
Expert proficiency in Python (Flask, FastAPI, Django).
Deep experience with AWS services (Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS, API Gateway, CloudFormation, OpenSearch, Fargate, Clouwatch).
Strong understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems.
RESTful API design and implementation expertise.
Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
Proficiency with Docker, containerization, and CI/CD pipelines.
Git version control and Agile development methodologies.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications

AWS Certified Developer or Solutions Architect certification.
Experience with GraphQL, gRPC, or event streaming (Kafka).
Exposure to healthcare domain applications.

Industry / Domain Experience Needed

Demonstrated experience building cloud-native applications at enterprise scale.
Ability to navigate a geographically diverse team and communicate effectively.
Familiarity with cloud-based architecture and its usage in complex healthcare applications.
Passion for building performant, scalable solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Location & Hours of Work

Full-time position, working 40 hours per week. Primarily based in the Innovation Hub in Hyderabad, India, with flexibility to work remotely as required (Hybrid).

Equal Opportunity Statement

Evernorth is an Equal Opportunity Employer actively encouraging and supporting organization-wide involvement of staff in diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts to educate, inform and advance both internal practices and external work with diverse client populations.

About Evernorth Health Services

Evernorth Health Services, a division of The Cigna Group, creates pharmacy, care and benefit solutions to improve health and increase vitality. We relentlessly innovate to make the prediction, prevention and treatment of illness and disease more accessible to millions of people. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

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