Senior Backend Engineer - Python

Base pay range

CA $50,000.00/yr - CA$/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 T4 Employees.
• 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.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Contract

• Engineering and Information Technology

• IT Services and IT Consulting