Principal Serverless Architect (AWS Lambda, OpenSearch, API Gateway)

About the Position

We are seeking a Principal Serverless Architect with expertise in AWS Lambda, OpenSearch, and API Gateway to join our team remotely on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Architect and construct scalable, high-performance serverless applications utilizing the AWS Lambda framework for optimal efficiency.
• Fine-tune OpenSearch clusters to ensure expeditious data storage, retrieval, and analytical capabilities.
• Develop and maintain RESTful endpoints through AWS API Gateway, facilitating seamless frontend integration.
• Establish robust extraction, transformation, and loading processes for survey data ingestion and manipulation.
• Devise sophisticated matching algorithms that intelligently connect survey participants with appropriate projects.
• Orchestrate continuous integration/deployment pipelines via GitHub for automated testing and seamless deployment.
• Craft comprehensive documentation detailing architectural decisions and technical specifications.
• Engage with cross-functional teams to conceptualize and implement innovative features.
• Conduct regular performance monitoring and implement strategic optimizations.
• Contribute to peer code reviews and knowledge dissemination sessions.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of backend development proficiency with.NET, Java, or Python ecosystems.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and optimizing systems based on AWS OpenSearch / Elasticsearch (up to version 2.11).
• Profound understanding of AWS Lambda for constructing efficient serverless applications.
• Substantial experience implementing RESTful APIs through AWS API Gateway.
• Proficiency with GitHub workflows and continuous integration/deployment methodologies.
• Comprehensive knowledge of IAM and other AWS security protocols and best practices.
• Proven track record working with cloud-native, event-driven architectural paradigms.
• Exceptional analytical thinking capabilities and problem-solving aptitude.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with complementary AWS services: DynamoDB, SQS, SNS, or Step Functions.
• Experience with infrastructure as code utilizing CloudFormation, Terraform, or AWS CDK.
• Background working with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Exposure to data science principles or analytics methodologies.
• Previous involvement developing survey platforms or analogous data collection systems.
• Knowledge of TypeScript or JavaScript for versatile full-stack development capabilities.
• Contributions to open-source initiatives or community projects.

We Offer

• Opportunity to work remotely.
• Full-time position with competitive compensation.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.

About the Company

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