Senior Backend Engineer - Python

Senior Backend Engineer – Python at Lumenalta

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

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; 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.

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.