LeadSenior Python Developer (Python, AWS, Microservices)

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Who we are

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is likeatToyota. As one of the worlds most admired brands Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve.Werelooking for diverse talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow.withus.

To save time applying Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.

Whowerelooking for

Toyota Financial Services is seeking a motivated Senior Software Engineer withexpertisein PythonFastAPI AWS Glue CatalogPyIcebeg AWS S3 AWS Glue ETL ECS Fargate and real-time streaming using AWS MSK. You will design build and support a scalable serverless Data Lake platformleveragingLambda ECS containers and API Gateway to enable real-time analytics and data processing. This role requires strong knowledge of microservices AWS infrastructure setup and architectural decision-making to deliver efficient secure and scalable solutions. As a hands-on tech lead you will guide a squad of engineers and collaborate closely with architects business stakeholders and data governance teams to build robust data services and APIs.

Whatyoullbe doing

Lead/Senior Python Developer (Python AWS Microservices) Requirements

Backend/API Development

• Build andmaintainRESTful APIs with Python containerized and deployed on AWS ECS Fargate.

• Design clean contracts and versioned APIs; document with Open API/Swagger.

Data Engineering Development

• Design and develop Python-based ETL pipelines using AWS Glue ETL and Glue Catalog to efficiently ingest parse and transform diverse data sources.

• Implement robust Python file parsing mechanisms to handle structured and unstructured data with accuracy. Ensure data quality and integrity through comprehensive auditing and data quality (DQ) checks integrated within the ETL workflows.

• Design and develop an AWS S3 to Snowflake integration that leveragesPyIcebergfor efficient file format management and data versioning.

AWS & Infrastructure

• Configure API Gateway for secure routing throttling authentication/authorization.

• Use IAC (Terraform or AWS CloudFormation) for ECS/Fargate API Gateway IAM networking.

• Utilize AWS services: S3 Lambda OpenSearch/Elasticsearch CloudWatch Bedrock.

CI/CD Quality and Testing

• Build CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions Jenkins orCodePipeline) for automated build/test/deploy; use GitHub/GitLab and artifact repos (e.g. Artifactory).

• Write unit integration and end-to-end tests withpytest; automate regression tests with QA.

• Perform load/stress testing; analyze performance and reliability metrics.

Observability & Operations

• Implement centralized logging and metrics (CloudWatch Dynatrace; Elasticsearch/OpenSearch if needed); set up SLIs/SLO-based alerts.

• Troubleshoot incidents using logs traces and metrics; proactively address bottlenecks.

• Security & Governance

• Implement SSO/OAuth2/JWT; follow AWS and MuleSoft integration security best practices where applicable.

• Apply API application guardrails for safe compliant usage; manage secrets and dependency scanning.

Leadership&Delivery

• Own technical direction and architecture working with architecture group and Principal engineer for Python-based microservices and AWS services integrations with AWS Data Lake.

• Break down roadmaps into milestones; drive estimations delivery predictability and risk management.

• Lead design reviewsestablishengineering standards and approve critical architectural decisions.

• Mentorengineers;provide feedback and growth plans; foster high-quality code and documentation.

What you bring

• Education:Bachelorsor higher in Computer Science Information Systems Data Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).

• Python Expertise: Strong experience building backend services and RESTful APIs with Python (FastAPI) and documenting withOpenAPI/Swagger.

• Data Engineering: Strong Experience in building ETL pipelines using Glue ETL Glue CatalogAWS S3 Lambda and ECS.

• Cloud:Proficiencywith AWS (e.g. ECS Fargate API Gateway Lambda S3 CloudWatch);

• Infrastructure as Code: Practical experience with Terraform (and/or AWS CloudFormation).

• Programming & Data: Hands-on skills in Python SQL

• Build & CI/CD:Proficiencywith Git/GitHub CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions Jenkins); familiarity with build tools (Gradle/Maven) where Java is used.

• Communication: Clear concise communicator who can influence decisions with data presentations and visualizations.

• Ways of Working: Effective collaborator in a hybrid environment; able to work independently with strongleadershipand follow-through.

Added bonusif you have(include if relevant to your posting)

• Security/Compliance:Understanding ofIAM OAuth2/JWT and secure coding practices; experience in regulated environments (e.g. SOC 2 HIPAA) is a plus.

• Observability: Experience with CloudWatch Dynatrace and centralized logging (OpenSearch/Elasticsearch).

• Testing:Comfortwithpytest integration/E2E testing and performancetesting

Whatwellbring

During your interview process our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:

• A work environment built on teamwork flexibility and respect

• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career as well as tuition reimbursement

• Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount.

• Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable).

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family

• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute

• Paid holidays and paid time off

• Referral services related to prenatal services adoption childcare schools and more

• Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account Health Care FSA Dependent Care FSA)