Senior Software Engineer (Python/AWS)

LocalStack is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with expertise in Python and AWS to enhance their AWS core cloud emulator. The role involves contributing to LocalStack's AWS emulator, implementing features, improving parity, and developing integrations. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of professional experience in software engineering, strong Python skills, and extensive AWS knowledge. Key responsibilities include developing high-performance local cloud service emulators, contributing to the overall architecture, and collaborating with the core engineering squad. The position offers competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and flexible work arrangements. LocalStack is a fast-growing startup with a large open-source community, headquartered in Zurich with a global team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to LocalStack's AWS emulator and extend the emulator framework
• Implement features for developers working with AWS environments
• Develop high-performance local cloud service emulators
• Contribute to LocalStack's architecture and open-source ecosystem
• Enhance AWS emulator robustness through sample applications and parity tests
• Develop scalable support processes
• Bring customer feedback to the developer and product team
• Work closely with enterprise customers

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of professional experience in software engineering, focusing on Python
• Strong hands-on experience with modern Python development
• Expertise in AWS services and cloud technologies
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform or Pulumi
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with other cloud platforms (Azure, GCP)
• Familiarity with containerization technologies and microservices architecture
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools
• Active participation in open-source communities
• Experience building developer tools

Join LocalStack to revolutionize cloud development processes and be part of an exciting growth journey in the world of local cloud software development.