Lumenalta
Role Overview
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 DevOps and frontend teams to deliver high‑performance applications that leverage AWS cloud services and Kubernetes. Your role includes managing infrastructure as code using Terraform or AWS CDK and systems with tools like Grafana and Loki. We welcome candidates passionate about backend development, cloud infrastructure, and automation.
Base Pay Range $55,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr
Key Responsibilities
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 provide repeatable and efficient cloud resource provisioning.
Implement monitoring and logging solutions using Grafana and Loki to ensure system reliability and performance.
Collaborate closely with DevOps, frontend, and product teams to deliver cohesive, scalable, and secure applications.
Automate workflows and optimize infrastructure and application performance for low‑latency, high‑availability systems.
Required Qualifications
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, including core services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, and RDS.
Hands‑on experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration and microservices management.
Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Grafana and Loki.
Proven experience with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform or AWS CDK.
Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in cross‑functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications
AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, Developer, or SysOps) 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.
Benefits
Flexible working hours in a remote environment.
Health insurance (medical and dental) for W2 employees.
401K 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.
Location 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.
Employment Type Full‑time
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Job Function Consulting, Engineering, and Information Technology
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Base Pay Range $55,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr
Key Responsibilities
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 provide repeatable and efficient cloud resource provisioning.
Implement monitoring and logging solutions using Grafana and Loki to ensure system reliability and performance.
Collaborate closely with DevOps, frontend, and product teams to deliver cohesive, scalable, and secure applications.
Automate workflows and optimize infrastructure and application performance for low‑latency, high‑availability systems.
Required Qualifications
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, including core services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, and RDS.
Hands‑on experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration and microservices management.
Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Grafana and Loki.
Proven experience with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform or AWS CDK.
Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in cross‑functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications
AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, Developer, or SysOps) 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.
Benefits
Flexible working hours in a remote environment.
Health insurance (medical and dental) for W2 employees.
401K 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.
Location 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.
Employment Type Full‑time
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Job Function Consulting, Engineering, and Information Technology
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