Senior Backend Engineer (AWS)

Lumenalta; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Metro Vancouver is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to design and implement secure, scalable backend systems. You will work closely with DevOps and frontend teams while leveraging AWS cloud services and Kubernetes. This role requires strong expertise in Python, AWS, and Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of backend development experience and a passion for cloud infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in backend development, especially in cloud-native applications.
• Proficiency in Python for backend services.
• Extensive experience with AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, and RDS.
• Strong hands-on Kubernetes experience for container orchestration.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools like Grafana and Loki.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform or AWS CDK.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and optimize backend systems using Python and AWS.
• Design and deploy AWS infrastructure focusing on scalability and security.
• Manage containerized applications with Kubernetes.
• Use Terraform or AWS CDK for infrastructure automation.
• Implement solutions using Grafana and Loki for system reliability.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver cohesive applications.
• Automate workflows and enhance infrastructure performance.

Skills

Backend Development

Cloud Infrastructure Management

Kubernetes Orchestration

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Monitoring & Logging

Collaboration

Automation & Optimization

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

AWS

Python

Terraform

AWS CDK

Grafana

Loki

Kubernetes

Job description

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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 leveraging 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 welcome candidates passionate about backend development, cloud infrastructure, and automation!

Key Responsibilities :

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

Required Qualifications :

• 5+ years in backend development, especially in cloud-native applications.
• Proficiency in Python for backend services and scripting.
• Extensive experience with AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, and RDS.
• Strong hands-on Kubernetes experience for container orchestration and microservices management.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools like Grafana and Loki.
• Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform or AWS CDK.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and troubleshooting ability.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills in cross-functional environments.

Preferred Qualifications :

• AWS Certifications (Solutions Architect, Developer, or SysOps) are advantageous.
• 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 is it like to work at Lumenalta?

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Consulting, Engineering, and IT Services

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