Senior Backend Engineer - Python

Lumenalta; United States; Remote; USD 36,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading IT services company as a Senior Backend Engineer focusing on Python and AWS technologies. As part of a talented engineering team, you'll design and support scalable systems while collaborating with various stakeholders to deliver high-impact digital solutions. Enjoy flexible working hours in a remote setting with a wide range of benefits to foster your professional growth.

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

• 7+ years of backend development experience focused on Python.
• Experience building GraphQL APIs or RESTful services.
• Proven experience with AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, and ECS.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems.
• Implement microservices for distributed systems.
• Monitor system performance to enhance reliability.

Skills

Backend Development

Python

GraphQL APIs

AWS Services

Distributed Systems

CI/CD

Problem-solving

Communication

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At Lumenalta, we partner with global enterprises to build and scale high-impact digital products. Our engineering teams work on complex, production-grade systems that power real-world experiences for millions of users.

What You’ll Do

• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems using Python, GraphQL, and AWS services
• Implement microservices that interact with distributed systems and cloud infrastructure
• Write robust, testable, and efficient code to support mission-critical features
• Collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and other backend engineers to deliver complete end-to-end solutions
• Develop and manage serverless applications using AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, and ECS
• Monitor system performance and help drive improvements in reliability and scalability
• Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, and sprint planning
• Contribute to automation efforts across CI/CD, testing, and deployment

What We’re Looking For

• 7+ years of backend development experience, with a strong focus on Python *Experience building and maintaining GraphQL APIs or RESTful services *Proven experience working with cloud infrastructure – preferably AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, ECS, and S3 *Strong grasp of data modeling, system design, and distributed systems *Familiarity with CI/CD practices and cloud-native development *Experience writing unit, integration, and performance tests *A pragmatic problem-solver who can balance shipping with long-term scalability *Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently in a remote team

Salary range: $36,000 - $96,000 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

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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