Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Optomi, in partnership with a leading electric power and gas distribution company, is seeking a Senior Python/AWS Developer to fulfill a long-term, multi-year contract with a client based in the Carolinas. In this role, you will be instrumental in building and enhancing distributed energy management and smart grid platforms that support solar site operations.
Responsibilities
• Design, develop, and maintain robust backend systems and cloud-native services using Python and AWS Lambda
• Build and optimize scalable workflows leveraging AWS services such as Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, Kinesis, Glue, and Redshift
• Lead efforts to ensure backend systems are resilient, performant, and secure across distributed architectures
• Collaborate with product managers, analysts, and domain experts to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Mentor junior developers and drive adoption of engineering best practices
• Contribute to infrastructure-as-code initiatives using Terraform to support deployment and configuration of backend systems
• Provide domain leadership in areas such as distributed energy resource management, meter data processing, and integration with operational systems like SCADA and PI
Skills
• 7+ years of backend software engineering experience, with significant experience in Python
• Strong expertise in building serverless or containerized microservices using AWS Lambda and other core AWS services
• Experience designing data processing and transformation pipelines using AWS Glue, EMR, or custom Python solutions
• Deep understanding of AWS ecosystem including S3, DynamoDB, Redshift, Lambda, and Kinesis
• Hands-on experience with real-time data processing using Kinesis and/or Kafka
• Proficiency in Terraform or other infrastructure-as-code tools for cloud resource management
• Ability to lead and mentor engineering teams effectively
• Industry experience in the utilities or energy sector strongly preferred
• Familiarity with meter data management, SCADA systems, PI System, and sensor integration in utility environments (preferred)
• Experience working with or integrating platforms from EPRI, GE Vernova, Schneider Electric, Siemens, or similar utility tech companies (preferred)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders (preferred)
Company Overview
• OPTOMI is an IT staffing firm that serves its consultants, clients, and employees through its consultant-focused approach. It was founded in 2012, and is headquartered in Roswell, Georgia, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://www.optomi.com/.
Company H1B Sponsorship
• Optomi has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 7 in 2025, 6 in 2024, 2 in 2023, 5 in 2022, 8 in 2021, 7 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.