Senior Backend Engineer (AWS)

Lumenalta; Anaheim (CA); Remote; USD 55,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Senior Backend Engineer, where you will design and implement robust backend systems using AWS and Kubernetes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-performance applications. Enjoy flexible working hours and a supportive environment focused on growth and work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Health insurance (medical and dental)

401K Contribution

Professional development fund

15 days of paid time off

Access to soft-skill development courses

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in backend development.
• Proficiency in Python for backend services.
• Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and optimize backend systems using Python.
• Design and deploy AWS infrastructure.
• Manage containerized applications using Kubernetes.

Skills

Python

Problem Solving

Communication

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

Terraform

Grafana

Loki

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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 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?

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

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

• Flexible working hours in a remote environment.
• Health insurance (medical and dental) for W2 Employees
• 401K Contribution
• 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.

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

At Lumenalta, we are committed to creating an environment that prioritizes growth, work-life balance, and the diverse needs of our team members.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting, Engineering, and Information Technology

• Industries

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

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