Senior Backend Engineer - AWS (Remote)

Lumenalta

Seattle (WA)

Remote

USD 55,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours
Health insurance
401K Contribution
Professional development fund
15 days of paid time off
Soft-skill development courses

Job summary

A technology firm is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to design and implement secure, scalable backend systems. The role involves collaboration with DevOps and frontend teams, managing infrastructure using tools like AWS, Kubernetes, and Terraform. Candidates should have 5+ years in backend development with strong Python skills. Competitive salary of $55,000 - $100,000 annually, with flexible remote working arrangements.

Qualifications

  • Proficient in Python for backend services and scripting tasks.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes for microservices management.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment.

Responsibilities

  • Build, maintain, and optimize backend systems using Python.
  • Design and deploy AWS infrastructure emphasizing security.
  • Manage containerized applications using Kubernetes.
  • Use Terraform or AWS CDK to automate infrastructure management.

Skills

Backend Development
Cloud Infrastructure Management
Kubernetes Orchestration
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Monitoring & Logging
Automation & Optimization
Problem-solving
Communication

Education

5+ years of experience in backend development

Tools

AWS
Python
Terraform
AWS CDK
Grafana
Loki

Job description

A technology firm is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to design and implement secure, scalable backend systems. The role involves collaboration with DevOps and frontend teams, managing infrastructure using tools like AWS, Kubernetes, and Terraform. Candidates should have 5+ years in backend development with strong Python skills. Competitive salary of $55,000 - $100,000 annually, with flexible remote working arrangements.
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