Senior Software Engineer (Python/AWS)

About LocalStack

We are a young, fast-growing startup building cutting-edge technology to revolutionize cloud development processes and support highly efficient dev&test feedback loops. At its core, LocalStack provides a high-fidelity emulator and local cloud development platform - imagine developing cloud applications and data pipelines entirely on your local machine within a lightweight cloud sandbox, running in Docker. Our mission is to empower developers to rapidly build and test their cloud applications, allowing for a more enjoyable dev experience, and saving valuable time and resources.

LocalStack has a large and active open source community (51k+ stars on GitHub) with several 100k active users worldwide and 200M+ downloads to date. With a growing international customer base across Fortune Global 500 companies for our advanced enterprise offerings, as well as a growing, globally distributed team of top-notch engineers and GTM experts, we are on an exciting growth journey to become the world’s leading platform for local cloud software development.

LocalStack is headquartered in Zurich/Switzerland, with a development office in Vienna/Austria and remote team members from around the world (incl. US, FR, UK, IN, IT, MX, IE).

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise in Python development and a robust understanding of AWS. In this role, you will lead efforts to enhance and expand LocalStack's AWS core cloud emulator, focusing on feature development, parity improvements, and integrations. Your contributions will significantly impact our product's architecture and its adoption by developers worldwide. While proficiency in Python and AWS is critical, experience with other cloud platforms and a passion for open-source development are highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and enhancement of LocalStack's AWS emulator, extending the LocalStack framework to implement, test, and optimize AWS APIs.
• Collaborate within a Core Engineering squad to design and implement features that serve the needs of developers working in AWS environments, ensuring high performance and reliability.
• Drive the evolution of LocalStack’s architecture, contributing to the Open Source ecosystem and ensuring that our emulator remains a top-tier solution for local cloud service emulation.
• Enhance the robustness of LocalStack’s AWS emulator by contributing to AWS sample applications, parity tests, and enterprise-level features.
• Develop scalable support processes to accommodate the growth of the company and its user base, ensuring that both internal teams and customers can effectively utilize our product.
• Serve as a bridge between customers and the product team, leveraging feedback to shape the future direction of LocalStack’s offerings.
• Engage closely with larger enterprise customers, providing tailored solutions and ensuring the successful integration of LocalStack into their workflows.

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of professional experience in software engineering, with a strong emphasis on modern Python development practices, including type hinting, unit/integration testing with pytest, and object-oriented design.
• Extensive hands-on experience with AWS services and cloud technologies, including a deep understanding of AWS APIs, SDKs, and infrastructure.
• Proven expertise in Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform or Pulumi.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical challenges in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to lead and mentor other engineers.
• A proactive, open, and empathetic approach to team collaboration and problem-solving.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with additional cloud platforms such as Azure or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes, and experience with microservices architecture.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools, with experience in automation, deployment, and monitoring.
• Active participation in open-source communities, with a track record of contributions to relevant projects.
• Experience in building developer tools that enhance productivity and streamline development processes.

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If you are an experienced Senior Software Engineer seeking for a new exciting challenge, having a passion for Python, AWS, and developer products, we'd love to hear from you! Join us in shaping the future of cloud development at LocalStack. We offer competitive salaries and a range of perks.

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LocalStack is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.

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