Senior Software Engineer / Cloud Engineer

Insight Global
Orlando, Florida, United StatesContract$162,240–$166,400Posted Aug 27, 2026

About the role

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer / Cloud Engineer (AWS, Python, DevOps)

Duration: 22 Month Contract

Pay: $78 - $80/hr

Location: Orlando, FL (4x Onsite)

Required Skills & Experience:

5+ years of software engineering experience

Strong Python development in production environments.

Hands-on AWS expertise (Lambda, ECS, Kinesis, S3, IAM, etc.)

DevOps background, CI/CD pipeline development - GitLab or GitHub, Docker, etc.

Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS CDK, or similar frameworks.

Nice To Have Requirements:

Experience with AWS networking (AWS CDK/CDKTF/Pulumi, Datadog, Snowflake, Airflow, etc.)

Knowledge of TypeScript, Java, or another statically typed language.

Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer / Cloud Engineer to design, build, and optimize scalable cloud-native solutions in AWS. This individual will play a key role in developing software, automating infrastructure, and driving engineering best practices across cloud and data platforms.

The ideal candidate combines strong software engineering fundamentals with deep cloud expertise and enjoys solving complex technical challenges involving distributed systems, high-volume data processing, and infrastructure automation.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain cloud-native applications and services using Python and AWS technologies.

Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and infrastructure-as-code solutions.

Architect scalable, secure, and high-performance systems that support data processing and distributed workloads.

Collaborate with engineering, data, and product teams to deliver reliable and efficient solutions.

Conduct code reviews, mentor team members, and contribute to technical strategy and architectural decisions.

Compensation:

$78/hr to $80/hr.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in the 401(k) retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the applicable law of the worksite location.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain cloud-native applications and services using Python and AWS technologies.
  • Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and infrastructure-as-code solutions.
  • Architect scalable, secure, and high-performance systems that support data processing and distributed workloads.
  • Collaborate with engineering, data, and product teams to deliver reliable and efficient solutions.
  • Conduct code reviews, mentor team members, and contribute to technical strategy and architectural decisions.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of software engineering experience.
  • Strong Python development in production environments.
  • Hands-on AWS expertise (Lambda, ECS, Kinesis, S3, IAM, etc.).
  • DevOps background, CI/CD pipeline development - GitLab or GitHub, Docker, etc.
  • Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS CDK, or similar frameworks.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Eligibility to enroll in the 401(k) retirement plan after 90 days.
  • Access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits.

Skills mentioned

PythonAWSDevOpsCI/CDTerraformInfrastructure as CodeDockerDistributed SystemsSystem DesignGit

About Insight Global

Insight Global is an international talent and consulting company that delivers business outcomes in an ever-changing world. We obsess over solving problems and building solutions that move our customers further, faster. With access to top talent in more than 50 countries, our tech-enabled recruiters can build teams quickly. Our technical experts across Cloud, AI, Data, Enterprise Operations, and Applied Engineering deliver solutions tailored to each customer’s needs. As those needs evolve, so do we. As we evolve, though, we stay true to our purpose: to develop people personally, professionally, and financially so they can be the light to the world around them. It shows up in everything we do, from investing in our people to delivering results for our customers to making a meaningful impact in our communities.

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