Senior Backend Engineer (AWS)

Lumenalta

Anaheim (CA)

Remote

USD 55,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours in a remote environment

Health insurance (medical and dental)

401K Contribution

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 to design and implement robust backend systems. This fully remote position requires back-end development proficiency, especially in AWS and Kubernetes. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience, strong collaboration skills, and a passion for cloud infrastructure and automation. Competitive compensation ranging from $55,000 to $100,000 annually, with additional benefits including flexible hours and health insurance.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in backend development, focusing 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.
Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Grafana and Loki.
Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform or AWS CDK.
Excellent problem-solving skills for troubleshooting complex issues.
Strong communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Build, maintain, and optimize backend systems using Python.
Design and deploy AWS infrastructure leveraging services like EC2, Lambda, RDS, and S3.
Manage containerized applications using Kubernetes.
Use Terraform or AWS CDK to automate infrastructure management.
Implement monitoring and logging solutions using Grafana and Loki.
Collaborate with DevOps, frontend, and product teams.
Automate workflows to improve performance and availability.

Skills

Python

AWS

Kubernetes

Terraform

Grafana

Loki

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

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Base pay range

$55,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

Role Overview

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 would 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.

Benefits

Salary range: $55,000 - $100,000 annually, with final compensation determined by your qualifications, expertise, experience, and the role's scope.

Location: 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.

In addition to competitive pay, we offer a variety of benefits to support your professional and personal growth, including: