Backend Engineer II(AWS)

About the Company

Lumenalta provides IT consulting, software development, and custom technology solutions. The company focuses on building scalable digital applications and helping organizations deliver reliable, secure, and efficient software systems.

About the Role

Lumenalta is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer (AWS) to design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable backend systems using Python and AWS cloud services. This role combines backend engineering with cloud infrastructure management, Kubernetes orchestration, infrastructure automation, and system monitoring.

You will work closely with DevOps, frontend, and product teams to build high-performance applications, improve system reliability, and automate infrastructure management. The position is suited to an experienced backend engineer who can troubleshoot complex technical issues and contribute to secure, cloud-native application development.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize backend services using Python and AWS cloud integrations.
• Design and deploy scalable, secure AWS infrastructure using services such as EC2, Lambda, RDS, and S3.
• Manage containerized applications using Kubernetes, including orchestration, scaling, and load balancing.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and management using Terraform or AWS CDK.
• Implement monitoring and logging solutions using Grafana and Loki.
• Collaborate with DevOps, frontend, and product teams to deliver reliable and scalable applications.
• Automate workflows and optimize application and infrastructure performance.
• Improve system availability, responsiveness, and reliability while addressing latency and scalability challenges.
• Troubleshoot complex backend, infrastructure, and cloud-related issues.
• Apply cloud security practices to protect applications and infrastructure.

Required Qualifications

• At least five years of backend development experience, particularly with cloud-native applications.
• Strong proficiency in Python for backend services and scripting.
• Extensive experience with AWS services, including 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.
• Practical experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or AWS CDK.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS certifications such as Solutions Architect, Developer, or SysOps.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.
• Knowledge of security best practices for cloud-native applications.
• Familiarity with additional cloud platforms, including Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

Location and Work Arrangement

• Fully remote position.
• Candidates must be based in regions aligned with Pacific, Central, or Eastern U.S. time zones to support collaboration with clients and teams.
• Full-time employment, requiring at least 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual base salary range: $55,000–$100,000.
• Final compensation depends on qualifications, skills, experience, and the scope of the role.
• Lumenalta emphasizes professional growth, work-life balance, and a work environment that accommodates diverse employee needs.