Senior Software Engineer - Python & AWS
First seen by Alion on Sep 28, 2026.
About the Role :
We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer (SSE) with strong expertise in Python and AWS to join our engineering team in Bangalore.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience building scalable backend applications and cloud-native solutions using Python and AWS services.
You will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing reliable software systems while working closely with cross-functional engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities :
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable and high-performance software applications using Python.
- Build robust backend services, APIs, and cloud-native applications.
- Design and implement solutions using AWS cloud services.
- Work extensively with AWS services including Lambda, DynamoDB, Amazon Bedrock, CloudWatch, and CloudFormation.
- Develop serverless applications and scalable cloud architectures using AWS Lambda.
- Design efficient data models and work with Amazon DynamoDB for high-scale applications.
- Integrate Amazon Bedrock and AI capabilities into software applications where required.
- Implement monitoring, logging, alerting, and observability using Amazon CloudWatch.
- Automate infrastructure provisioning and management using AWS CloudFormation.
- Troubleshoot application and production issues and drive root-cause analysis.
- Optimize applications for performance, scalability, reliability, and security.
- Participate in system design, architecture discussions, and technical decision-making.
- Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding and engineering best practices.
- Collaborate with product managers, engineers, DevOps, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to improving engineering processes and standards.
Required Skills :
- 4+ years of experience in software development or a related engineering role.
- Strong hands-on experience with Python.
- Strong experience developing backend applications and REST APIs.
- Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services, particularly : AWS Lambda, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Bedrock, Amazon CloudWatch, and AWS CloudFormation.
- Good understanding of cloud-native and serverless architectures.
- Experience with application monitoring, logging, debugging, and production support.
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and engineering best practices.
- Experience with Git and modern software development workflows.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Good communication and collaboration skills.
Education : B. Tech / B. E. in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related engineering discipline.
Location : Bangalore
Skills
Python, AWS, AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, CloudFormation, RESTful, AWS Bedrock