Senior Backend Engineer; AWS

Role Overview

As a Senior Backend Engineer at Lumenalta, you will design and implement robust backend systems, ensuring our applications are secure, scalable, and efficient. You will work closely with Dev Ops and frontend teams to deliver high-performance applications that leverage AWS cloud services and Kubernetes. Your role will also involve managing infrastructure as code using Terraform or AWS CDK and monitoring systems with tools such as Grafana and Loki.

We welcome applicants who are passionate about backend development, cloud infrastructure, and automation.

• Build, maintain, and optimize backend systems using Python and integrate with cloud services on AWS.
• Design and deploy AWS infrastructure, leveraging services such as EC2, Lambda, RDS, and S3, with a focus on scalability and security.
• Manage containerized applications using Kubernetes, ensuring proper scaling, load balancing, and orchestration.
• Automate infrastructure management with Terraform or AWS CDK to provide repeatable and efficient cloud resource provisioning.
• Implement monitoring and logging solutions with Grafana and Loki to ensure system reliability and performance.
• Collaborate closely with Dev Ops, frontend, and product teams to deliver cohesive, scalable, and secure applications.
• Automate workflows and optimize infrastructure and application performance to achieve low‑latency and high‑availability systems.

• 5+ years of experience in backend development, focusing on cloud-native applications.
• Proficiency in Python for backend services and scripting tasks.
• Extensive experience with AWS core services, including EC2, S3, Lambda, and RDS.
• Hands‑on experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration and microservices management.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Grafana and Loki.
• Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or AWS CDK.
• Excellent problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in cross‑functional teams.

• AWS Certifications (Solutions Architect, Developer, or Sys Ops) are a plus.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment and testing.
• Knowledge of security best practices for cloud‑native applications.
• Familiarity with additional cloud platforms such as Azure or GCP.

• Flexible working hours in a fully remote environment.
• Health insurance (medical and dental) for W2 employees.
• 401K contribution.
• Professional development fund.
• 15 days of paid time off annually.
• Access to soft‑skill development courses.

Fully remote. Candidates must be based in regions aligning with the Pacific, Central, or Eastern U.S. time zones.

Base pay range: $55,000 – $100,000 per year, with final compensation determined by qualifications, experience, and role scope.

Full‑time position requiring a minimum of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

We are committed to creating an environment that prioritizes growth, work‑life balance, and the diverse needs of our team members. This is an evergreen opening with no set deadline; we’re always excited to connect with professionals who want to help us build the future.