Senior Backend Engineer (AWS)

Lumenalta; Salt Lake City (UT); Remote; USD 55,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech company is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to design and implement robust backend systems. You will work with AWS cloud services, manage Kubernetes orchestration, and automate infrastructure using Terraform. This role is fully remote, targeting candidates in specific U.S. time zones. Ideal candidates will have extensive backend experience and a passion for cloud technologies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in backend development, especially with cloud-native applications.
• Proficiency in Python for backend services and scripting tasks.
• Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes for orchestrating containerized applications.
• Experience with monitoring tools like Grafana and logging tools like Loki.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and optimize backend systems using Python.
• Design and deploy AWS infrastructure, emphasizing scalability.
• Manage containerized applications using Kubernetes.
• Implement monitoring solutions to ensure system reliability.

Skills

Backend development with Python

AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS)

Kubernetes management

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, AWS CDK)

Monitoring and logging (Grafana, Loki)

Problem-solving skills

Communication and collaboration

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'd love to hear from you if you are passionate about backend development, cloud infrastructure, and automation!

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 it’s 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.

Location

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.

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.

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

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