Polar IT · 3 months ago
AWS Python Lead Developer
New City, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
12+ years expPolar IT is a consulting and technology development company seeking an AWS Python Lead Developer. The role involves designing, developing, and deploying a central data marketplace platform while ensuring scalability and performance, as well as mentoring junior engineers and driving innovation through emerging technologies.
Big DataBusiness IntelligenceCloud ComputingInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Contribute to the design, development, and deployment of the firm’s central data marketplace platform, ensuring scalability, performance, reliability, and security to serve enterprise-wide business needs
Architect and build modern, user-friendly, and highly responsive full-stack applications that enable seamless discovery, access, and governance of data assets across the organization
Architect and build event-driven processes such as data subscriptions and distribution
Integrate advanced AI and agentic capabilities ( OpenAI, LangChain, LangGraph, etc.) into the platform to power intelligent search, recommendation, automation, and operational intelligence features
Collaborate with the Lead Technologist II to ensure the platform aligns with the firm’s strategic data management vision and technical architecture
Drive the evaluation and implementation of emerging technologies, frameworks, and cloud services to ensure the product remains at the forefront of innovation and delivers differentiated value
Champion software engineering best practices, including CI/CD, automated testing, code reviews, and agile development methodologies
Mentor junior engineers and actively contribute to architectural decisions, technical standards, and continuous improvement initiatives
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 7+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, with a strong track record of delivering complex, scalable, and high-impact products
Bachelor's degree required; Master's or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred
Deep expertise in full-stack development, including frontend technologies (React, Angular, Vue, or equivalent), backend technologies (Python, Java, Node.js, etc.), and RESTful API design
Proven ability to design and deliver modern software products leveraging distributed systems, microservices, and event-driven architectures
Experience leveraging modern data and workflow tools such as Airflow, Kafka, Spark, DuckDB, DBT, Dremio, and Postgres
Experience integrating advanced AI/ML solutions and frameworks, including OpenAI APIs, agentic architectures, LangChain, LangGraph, MCP, etc
Solid understanding of enterprise data management concepts, including data discovery, governance, access control, and security
Excellent communication skills, able to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Highly collaborative, proactive, and comfortable working in fast-paced, dynamic environments
Strong problem-solving skills, with a passion for leveraging new technologies to drive product innovation and operational excellence
Company
Polar IT
Polar IT Services is a global Information Technology company, located in Elkridge, MD, Atlanta, GA & India that has been providing high quality software solutions to large & medium sized customers.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase