Senior Backend Engineer (AWS)

Lumenalta; Saskatoon; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Health insurance (medical and dental)

Professional development fund

15 days of paid time off annually

Access to soft-skill development courses

Job summary

A technology company is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer who will be responsible for designing and implementing robust backend systems. You will work closely with DevOps and frontend teams to deliver scalable applications leveraging AWS cloud services and Kubernetes. The role requires a minimum of 5 years of backend development experience, proficiency in Python, and familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform. This position offers flexible working hours and health benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in backend development focused on cloud-native applications.
• Proficiency in Python for backend services and scripting.
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS).
• Excellent problem-solving skills to troubleshoot complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and optimize backend systems using Python and AWS.
• Design and deploy AWS infrastructure focusing on scalability and security.
• Manage containerized applications using Kubernetes.
• Implement monitoring solutions with Grafana and Loki.

Skills

Python

AWS

Kubernetes

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Grafana

Loki

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Tools

Terraform

AWS CDK

Job description

Senior Backend Engineer (AWS)

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 be responsible for working 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’d love to hear from you if you are passionate about backend development, cloud infrastructure, and automation!

Key Responsibilities

• Backend Development: Build, maintain, and optimize backend systems using Python and integrate with cloud services on AWS.
• Cloud Infrastructure Management: Design and deploy AWS infrastructure, leveraging services like EC2, Lambda, RDS, and S3, with an emphasis on scalability and security.
• Kubernetes Orchestration: Manage containerized applications using Kubernetes, ensuring proper scaling, load balancing, and orchestration.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Use Terraform or AWS CDK to automate infrastructure management, ensuring repeatable and efficient cloud resource provisioning.
• Monitoring & Logging: Implement monitoring and logging solutions using Grafana and Loki to ensure system reliability and performance.
• Collaboration: Work closely with DevOps, frontend, and product teams to deliver cohesive, scalable, and secure applications.
• Automation & Optimization: Automate workflows and improve infrastructure and application performance, ensuring low-latency and high-availability systems.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ 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 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.

What's it like to work at Lumenalta?

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.

Benefits

• 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.

Additional Information:

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Consulting, Engineering, and Information Technology

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting, Software Development, and IT System Custom Software Development

This is a full‑time position requiring a minimum of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

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.