Senior Backend Engineer - Python

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

This is a fully remote position open to candidates based in

Europe or regions with compatible time zones . To ensure effective collaboration with our client and team, candidates must maintain a

6-hour overlap with Eastern U.S. business hours .

This is an evergreen opening with no set deadline; we’re always excited to connect with professionals who want to help us build the future.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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