Senior Backend Engineer

1 day ago


San Francisco, United States Lumenalta Full time

Role OverviewAs 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 will also involve managing infrastructure as code using Terraform or AWS CDK and monitoring systems with tools like Grafana and Loki. We’re looking for someone passionate about backend development, cloud infrastructure, and automation.Key ResponsibilitiesBuild, maintain, and optimize backend systems using Python and integrate with cloud services on AWS.Design and deploy AWS infrastructure, leveraging services like EC2, Lambda, RDS, and S3, with an emphasis on scalability and security.Manage containerized applications using Kubernetes, ensuring proper scaling, load balancing, and orchestration.Use Terraform or AWS CDK to automate infrastructure management, ensuring repeatable and efficient cloud resource provisioning.Implement monitoring and logging solutions using Grafana and Loki to ensure system reliability and performance.Collaborate with DevOps, frontend, and product teams to deliver cohesive, scalable, and secure applications.Automate workflows and improve infrastructure and application performance, ensuring low‑latency and high‑availability systems.Required Qualifications5+ years of experience in backend development, with a focus on cloud‑native applications.Proficiency in Python for backend services and scripting tasks.Extensive experience with AWS, including core services like EC2, S3, Lambda, and RDS.Strong 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 (IaC) tools such as 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 QualificationsAWS 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.BenefitsFlexible working hours in a remote environment.Health insurance (medical and dental) for W2 Employees.401K Contribution.Professional development fund.15 days of paid time off annually.Soft‑skill development courses.LocationThis 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.Salary Range$55,000.00/yr – $100,000.00/yrEmployment TypeFull‑time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.Seniority LevelMid‑Senior level. #J-18808-Ljbffr



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