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Senior Backend Engineer (AWS)


Company : Lumenalta


Location : Regina, Saskatchewan


Created : 2026-02-23


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Senior Backend Engineer (AWS) Join to apply for the Senior Backend Engineer (AWS) role at Lumenalta 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. Wed 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 lowlatency and highavailability 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 handson 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 problemsolving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in crossfunctional 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. 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. Benefits Flexible working hours in a remote environment. Health insurance (medical and dental) for T4 Employees. A professional development fund to enhance your skills and knowledge. 15 days of paid time off annually. Access to softskill development courses to further your career. Employment Details Seniority level: MidSenior level Employment type: Fulltime Job function: Consulting, Engineering, and Information Technology Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting, Software Development, and IT System Custom Software Development This is a fulltime position requiring a minimum of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. This is an evergreen opening with no set deadline; were always excited to connect with professionals who want to help us build the future. #J-18808-Ljbffr