Senior Backend Engineer - Python

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. 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.

This is a fully remote position open to candidates based in Europe or regions with compatible time zones
. To ensure effective collaboration with our client and team, candidates must maintain a 6-hour overlap with Eastern U.S. business hours
.

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.

• Mid-Senior level

• Contract

• Engineering and Information Technology
• IT Services and IT Consulting

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