Python Full Stack Developer – Lift & Shift Migration
UST
Location
🇺🇸 United States
Type
full_time
Salary
Undisclosed
Posted
3w ago
Job Description
Role Description Python Full Stack Developer – Lift & Shift Migration Lead II - Software Engineering Who We Are Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world. UST is a mission-driven group of 29,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in more than 30 countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live. With us, you’ll create a boundless impact that transforms your career—and the lives of people across the world. Visit us at UST.com. You Are UST is searching for a Python Full Stack Developer to join our Cloud Platform Engineering team, supporting the migration of on-premises batch processing systems to AWS. This role goes beyond a pure lift-and-shift — it involves refactoring legacy batch jobs, many currently written in PERL, into modern, cloud-native Python applications and services. The Opportunity • Refactor and migrate legacy on-premises batch processing jobs, including existing PERL scripts, into Python-based services on AWS • Design, build, and maintain full stack applications (Python backend, web front end) to support batch job monitoring and operations • Re-architect batch workflows to run on AWS-native services (e.g., AWS Batch, Lambda, Step Functions) as appropriate • Analyze existing PERL scripts and on-prem batch logic to identify functionality, dependencies, and edge cases prior to refactoring • Write automated tests to validate that refactored jobs produce equivalent results to the legacy systems • Collaborate with cloud engineers on infrastructure, deployment pipelines, and cutover sequencing for migrated workloads • Troubleshoot and resolve data or processing discrepancies surfaced during migration validation • Document refactored logic, architecture decisions, and operational runbooks This position description identifies the
responsibilities
and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.
Has been a core contributor to a migration project involving refactoring — not just re-hosting — legacy code
Experience with batch job migration, including validation and parallel-run/cutover strategies
Comfortable working with legacy, undocumented code and reverse-engineering business logic •
Preferred Qualifications
(
Nice to Have
) • These skills will strengthen a candidate's profile but are not a hard requirement. AWS & Cloud • Experience with AWS Batch, Lambda, or Step Functions • Familiarity with Docker and containerized batch job deployment • AWS Certified Developer – Associate Additional Experience • Experience with SQL and relational or NoSQL data stores (RDS, DynamoDB) • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (CodePipeline, CodeBuild, or GitHub Actions) Core Technology Stack Area Technologies Migration Scope On-premises to AWS lift-and-shift migration with refactoring of batch processing workloads Primary Language Python (Must) — application development, batch/ETL scripting Legacy Scripting PERL (Must) — reading, refactoring, and migrating existing scripts Full Stack Backend (Python) + Frontend (JavaScript/React or similar), REST APIs Batch Processing AWS Batch, Lambda, Step Functions, EventBridge, scheduled jobs Data & Storage S3, RDS, DynamoDB CI/CD CodePipeline, CodeBuild, GitHub Containers Docker Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set,
education
, and level of experience. UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in various U.S. markets as set forth below. Role Location: Remote-US Compensation Range: $82,000-$123,000
Benefits
Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company-paid Employee Only
benefits
: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability
benefits
. Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability
benefits
, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines.
Benefits
offerings vary in Puerto Rico. Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year). All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave
benefits
than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws. What We Believe We proudly embrace the values that have shaped UST since day one. We build our culture of Humility, Humanity, and Integrity. These values inspire us to nurture a people-first, human centric culture that fosters diversity, prioritizes sustainable solutions, and keeps our people and clients at the forefront of all decisions. Humility We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone. Humanity Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves. Integrity We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances. UST reserves the right to periodically redefine
your role
s and
responsibilities
based on the
requirements
of the organization and/or your performance. #UST #CB Skills REST, ETL, AWS Lambda, Full-Stack Development, Perl, SQL, AWS, AWS Batch, AWS Step Functions, React