Senior Backend Engineer (AWS)

Lumenalta; Amsterdam; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to develop and optimize backend systems using Python and AWS. The role involves designing AWS infrastructure and managing container orchestration with Kubernetes, ensuring scalability and performance. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience in backend development, proficiency in Python, and a strong understanding of cloud-native applications. This is a fully remote position available to candidates in Europe, promoting effective collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in backend development, especially in cloud-native applications.
• Proficiency in Python for backend services and scripting.
• Experience with AWS core services like EC2, S3, and RDS.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes for orchestrating containers.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools like Grafana.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Build and optimize backend systems using Python and AWS.
• Design and deploy AWS infrastructure for scalability.
• Manage containerized applications with Kubernetes.
• Automate infrastructure management using IaC.
• Implement monitoring and logging solutions for performance.
• Collaborate with DevOps and product teams.
• Automate workflows for improved system performance.

Skills

Backend Development

Cloud Services (AWS)

Kubernetes

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Monitoring & Logging

Automation

Python

Collaboration

Tools

Terraform

AWS CDK

Grafana

Loki

Job description

Senior Backend Engineer (AWS) – Lumenalta

Location: Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

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 open to candidates based in Europe or regions with compatible time zones. To ensure effective collaboration with our client and team, candidates must maintain a 6‑hour overlap with Eastern U.S. business hours.

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.

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