Senior Backend Engineer AWS
@ Lumenalta

Hybrid
CA$107,500
Hybrid
Full Time
Posted 7 hours ago

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Role Overview

As a Senior Backend Engineer AWS at Lumenalta, you will design and implement robust backend systems, ensuring our applications are secure, scalable, and efficient. You will collaborate with DevOps and frontend teams to deliver high-performance applications that leverage AWS cloud services and Kubernetes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Backend Development: Build, maintain, and optimize backend systems using Python and integrate with AWS cloud services.
  • Cloud Infrastructure Management: Design and deploy AWS infrastructure using EC2, Lambda, RDS, and S3 with a focus on scalability and security.
  • Kubernetes Orchestration: Manage containerized applications ensuring proper scaling, load balancing, and orchestration.
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Utilize Terraform or AWS CDK to automate infrastructure provisioning.
  • Monitoring & Logging: Implement monitoring and logging using Grafana and Loki to ensure system reliability.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with DevOps, frontend, and product teams for cohesive application delivery.
  • Automation & Optimization: Automate workflows to improve infrastructure and application performance.

Required Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in backend development with cloud-native applications.
  • Proficiency in Python for backend services and scripting.
  • Extensive experience with AWS core services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, and RDS.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration.
  • Experience with monitoring tools like Grafana and Loki.
  • Proven expertise with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or AWS CDK.
  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.

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.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: CA$76,000 - CA$139,000 annually. Benefits include flexible remote working hours, health insurance for T4 employees, and a professional development fund.

Work Environment

This full-time position requires 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, and offers a remote work setup focused on growth and work-life balance.

Key skills/competency

Python, AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, AWS CDK, Grafana, Loki, backend, automation, cloud

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How to Get Hired at Lumenalta

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Lumenalta's culture: Review company mission, values, and recent achievements.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight backend, AWS, and IaC expertise.
  • Showcase relevant projects: Present hands-on examples in Python and Kubernetes.
  • Prepare for technical interviews: Practice problem-solving and cloud service scenarios.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review AWS service documentation.
Practice Python backend coding.
Experiment with Kubernetes deployments.
Familiarize with Terraform and AWS CDK.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time you solved a tough problem.
Explain how you manage team conflicts.
Share a project requiring quick decision-making.
Discuss your approach to adapting to change.

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