Senior Backend Engineer - Python

What We’re Working On

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

Ongoing recruitment – no set deadline.