Senior Backend Engineer - Python

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This range is provided by Lumenalta. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$36,000.00/yr - $96,000.00/yr

What We’re Working On

At Lumenalta, we partner with global enterprises to build and scale high-impact digital products. Our engineering teams work on complex, production-grade systems that power real-world experiences for millions of users.

• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems using Python, Graph
  
  QL, and AWS services
• Implement microservices that interact with distributed systems and cloud infrastructure
• Write robust, testable, and efficient code to support mission-critical features
• Collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and other backend engineers to deliver complete end-to-end solutions
• Develop and manage serverless applications using AWS Lambda, Dynamo
  
  DB, and ECS
• Monitor system performance and help drive improvements in reliability and scalability
• Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, and sprint planning
• Contribute to automation efforts across CI/CD, testing, and deployment

• 7+ years of backend development experience, with a strong focus on Python
• Experience building and maintaining Graph
  
  QL APIs or RESTful services
• Proven experience working with cloud infrastructure – preferably AWS Lambda, Dynamo
  
  DB, ECS, and S3
• Strong grasp of data modeling, system design, and distributed systems
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices and cloud-native development
• Experience writing unit, integration, and performance tests
• A pragmatic problem-solver who can balance shipping with long-term scalability
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently in a remote team

Salary range: $36,000 - $96,000 annually, with final compensation determined by your qualifications, expertise, experience, and the role s scope.

This is a fully remote position
; however, candidates must be based in regions that align with the Pacific, Central, or Eastern U.S. time zones to ensure effective collaboration with client and team schedules.

• Flexible working hours in a remote environment
• Health insurance (medical and dental) for W2 Employees
• 401K Contribution
• A professional development fund to enhance your skills and knowledge
• 15 days of paid time off annually
• Access to soft-skill development courses to further your career

This is a full-time position requiring a minimum of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday
.

At Lumenalta
, we are committed to creating an environment that prioritizes growth, work-life balance, and the diverse needs of our team members.

• Mid-Senior level

• Contract

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries

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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