Senior Backend Engineer (AWS)

Lumenalta; Tulsa (OK); Remote; USD 55,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join their innovative team. In this role, you will design and implement robust backend systems that ensure applications are secure, scalable, and efficient. Collaborating closely with DevOps and frontend teams, you will leverage AWS cloud services and Kubernetes to deliver high-performance applications. This full-time position offers a flexible remote work environment, competitive pay, and a variety of benefits aimed at supporting your professional growth and work-life balance. If you are passionate about backend development and cloud infrastructure, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Health insurance (medical and dental)

401K Contribution

Professional development fund

15 days paid time off annually

Access to soft-skill development courses

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend development experience, focusing on cloud-native applications.
• Proficient in Python and familiar with AWS services like EC2, S3, and Lambda.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure and scalable backend systems using Python and AWS.
• Manage infrastructure as code with Terraform or AWS CDK and monitor systems.

Skills

Python

AWS

Kubernetes

Terraform

Grafana

Loki

Problem-Solving

Collaboration

Tools

AWS CDK

Job description

This range is provided by Lumenalta. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

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!

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?

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

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