Python Developer

Job Title: Python Developer

Location: McLean, VA (Hybrid)

Duration: 6+ Months Contract

Industry: Banking

Pay Rate: Open (DOE)

Job Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Senior Python Developer with strong expertise in Python, AWS, and relational/no-SQL databases (DynamoDB/Aurora). The ideal candidate will support large-scale data migration initiatives, modernization efforts, and backend/API modernization in a highly dynamic cloud environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and enhance backend services using Python on AWS.
• Migrate data from DynamoDB to AuroraDB and validate data quality.
• Support schema migration and ensure high-quality data transformation.
• Work with Lambda, API ML Gate, and cloud-native services.
• Perform regular data sync with Data Lake / One Lake.
• Contribute to manual data onboarding (new tenants, metadata management).
• Develop and maintain unit tests ensuring robust code quality.

Top Required Skills

• Strong Python development experience
• Solid hands-on experience with AWS
• Expertise with RDS (DynamoDB / AuroraDB)
• Data migration and validation experience
• Unit testing background

Nice to Have

• Machine Learning experience (plus, not required)