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Job Title: Services Engineer (Python)Contract: 6 Months + Likely ExtensionLocation: Vancouver Hybrid (4 days/week onsite)Hours: 40/weekStatus: Inc or T4**OverviewWe are looking for a Services Engineer who will split their time 50% on application development and 50% on DevOps/Cloud engineering. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building Python services and owning the operational lifecycle around them. Candidates must have an active GitHub account showcasing recent work or contributions.You will collaborate with a well-established engineering teamincluding Mobile Developers, QA, and PMsand participate in the full SDLC. The ideal candidate brings strong Python fundamentals, cloud experience, and a willingness to learn quickly in a fast-moving environment.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain Python microservices (new feature development + ongoing operational support).Deploy and manage applications using Docker, Terraform, and AWS services (Lambda, API Gateway, CloudWatch, etc.).Contribute to both application code and DevOps pipelines, following CI/CD and IaC best practices.Build and evolve internal web and service applications in a cloud-native environment.Collaborate with architects and cross-functional teams to refine requirements and deliver scalable solutions.Identify gaps, propose improvements, and create documentation/tickets to drive enhancements.Develop reusable Terraform modules, service templates, and CI/CD patterns.Research, prototype, and implement cloud service patterns and Python application patterns.Maintain and extend shared Python libraries used across engineering teams.Required Experience35+ years as a software engineer, including hands-on experience with Python services development.Must include work on both new development and maintenance/operational support.Must have supported at least one mobile or web engineering team on feature delivery.Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining applications on AWS (not just deploying).Experience should include AWS Lambda or container-based workloads hosted in the cloud.Strong background working on a collaborative engineering team (not only freelance/independent work).Proficiency with Docker, AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and CloudWatch.Hands-on experience with Terraform (or CloudFormation) and CI/CD pipelines.Solid computer science fundamentals and the ability to learn new tools quickly.Active GitHub account required.Tech StackAWS: Lambda, CloudWatch Alarms, API Gateway, Application Load BalancerOrchestration / IaC: Terraform (preferred), CloudFormationCI/CD: GitLab CI pipelinesLanguages: PythonNice to HaveDevOps/security-focused experienceContinuous delivery experienceContributions to open-source projects (preferred but not required)