Senior Backend Engineer; AWS

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$55,000/yr - $100,000/yr

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. You will also manage infrastructure as code using Terraform or AWS CDK, and monitor systems with tools like Grafana and Loki.

We’re looking for someone 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 enable repeatable and efficient cloud 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 for low latency and high availability.

• 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 such as EC2, S3, Lambda, and RDS.
• Hands‑on Kubernetes experience for container orchestration and microservices management.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools like Grafana and Loki.
• Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or AWS CDK.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; experience working 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 other cloud platforms such as Azure or GCP.

• Flexible working hours in a remote environment.
• Health insurance (medical and dental) for W2 employees.
• 401(k) contribution.
• 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 fully remote position; candidates must be based in regions that align with the Pacific, Central, or Eastern U.S. time zones.

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

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At Lumenalta, 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.