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leadership in cloud modernization initiatives while ensuring continuity of current operations during the migration effort. \nSupport knowledge transfer, documentation, and training activities related to the implementation of new cloud-based technologies and processes. \nAssist in reducing project risk and accelerating delivery timelines by providing specialized expertise in AWS, Python, cloud migration, and database modernization technologies.\nSupport the implementation of scalable, cloud-native architectures and best practices.\nRequirements\nUS Citizenship with an ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance is required\nA bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required\n AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner required \nAWS Certified Developer Associate preferred or obtained within six months of hiring.\nAWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate/Professional preferred or obtained within one year of hiring. \nCloud Developer, Cloud Engineer, or Solutions Architect with 5+ years of experience designing and implementing cloud-based applications.\n3+ years of hands-on experience developing and supporting AWS serverless solutions, including AWS Lambda, AWS Glue, API Gateway, Step Functions, S3, CloudWatch, and IAM.\n5+ years of Python development experience for application, API, and data processing solutions.\nExperience migrating legacy applications and codebases from on-premises environments to AWS cloud platforms.\nExperience converting or modernizing legacy processes into Python-based solutions.\n3+ years of experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and ECS.\nExperience replacing monolithic or Java-based applications with microservices and serverless architectures.\n3+ years of PostgreSQL database experience, including database design, performance tuning, SQL development, and data migration activities.\nExperience developing and maintaining REST APIs and integrating enterprise systems.\nStrong understanding of cloud security, identity 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