Aws Focused Back End Developer (6 Month Contract)

Johannesburg, GP, ZA, South Africa

Job Description

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ROLE OVERVIEW




We're seeking an

experienced AWS-focused back-end developer

to join our team on a 6-month contract. This role will focus on architecting and implementing cloud-based backend systems using

AWS services

and integrating them with modern application backends.

While

PHP/Laravel

experience is preferred, strong candidates with

Python or Java

back-end expertise will also be considered.


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Responsibilities





Design and implement

serverless and hybrid AWS architectures

using services such as: + Lambda + API Gateway
+ S3
+ Redshift
+ Glue
+ Textract
+ EventBridge
Build and maintain RESTful APIs for high-availability web applications Work with relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and data warehouses Integrate with third-party APIs and cloud services Implement robust security practices across AWS and application layers Collaborate with front-end developers to ensure seamless API consumption Set up CI/CD pipelines and participate in DevOps processes Produce clean, well-documented, and maintainable code #

Requirements





5+ years

back-end development experience Strong

AWS architecture skills

(S3, Lambda, API Gateway, etc.) Experience with

PostgreSQL

or MySQL Proficiency in

PHP (Laravel), Python,

or

Java

Understanding of REST API design principles Experience with Git version control and CI/CD pipelines AWS Certification (Developer Associate, Solutions Architect Associate) preferred Strong problem-solving and debugging skills #

Nice to Have





Familiarity with containerization (Docker, ECS/Fargate) Experience with

ETL workflows

(Glue, Step Functions) Knowledge of OCR and AI integrations (Textract, OpenAI, etc.) Understanding of data analytics pipelines Exposure to microservices architecture


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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1490471
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, GP, ZA, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned