AZH Consulting Corp · 6 hours ago
Senior Python / AWS Web Application Engineer
New York, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expAZH Consulting Corp is seeking a Senior Python / AWS Web Application Engineer for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to join their Revenue Fare Management Systems team. This role involves supporting mission-critical web applications and contributing to the development of the New Fare Payment System while ensuring secure and scalable application architectures.
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Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain custom Python modules and RESTful APIs supporting revenue and fare management systems
Build and deploy real-time transaction systems to support ticket validation and fare processing
Develop backend services using Python frameworks such as Django and FastAPI
Build and enhance web application frontends for both internal users and external customer-facing applications
Implement secure, scalable, and high-performance application architectures
Develop and deploy applications in AWS cloud environments using best practices
Configure and manage AWS API Gateway for secure and scalable API access
Implement containerized solutions using Docker
Deploy and manage applications on Kubernetes (EKS)
Work with AWS IAM / Identity Center to manage authentication and authorization
Apply server-based and serverless deployment strategies as appropriate
Assist with release planning, deployment execution, and post-deployment validation
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, UX designers, QA, and infrastructure teams
Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, design reviews, and retrospectives
Provide accurate level-of-effort estimates and input on feature prioritization
Contribute to development tooling, documentation, and coding standards
Perform code reviews to ensure quality, security, and maintainability
Create visually appealing, user-friendly interfaces that meet usability and accessibility standards
Test applications for cross-browser, cross-platform, and cross-device compatibility
Ensure compliance with accessibility standards relevant to the client’s domain
Conduct observational user testing and evaluate designs against usability heuristics
Apply web application security best practices throughout development
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
8–12+ years of professional experience in web application development
Strong proficiency in Python with hands-on experience using Django and/or FastAPI
Solid understanding of HTML, JavaScript, CSS, AJAX, and modern frontend practices
Experience building web-based applications and APIs
Strong knowledge of SQL and Oracle PL/SQL
Experience with object-oriented design and data modeling
Hands-on experience with AWS cloud development and deployment
Familiarity with GitHub or similar source/version control systems
Knowledge of web application security considerations
Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Preferred
AWS Cloud Developer certification
Experience developing and configuring AWS API Gateway
Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes (EKS)
Experience with Windows and Linux scripting (PowerShell, Bash)
Familiarity with financial, fare, or revenue management systems
Experience integrating third-party applications and tools
Knowledge of UX design principles, accessibility standards, and usability testing
Understanding of SEO coding best practices
Company
AZH Consulting Corp
Founded and incorporated in 2004, AZH is a full-service DBE, MBE, and WBE certified firm specializing in Project Management, Estimating, Scheduling, Software Development, IT Consulting, and Staffing.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase