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The role is fully remote and suited to an independent, pragmatic engineer who can balance delivering features with long-term maintainability and scalability. ## Key Responsibilities - 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, efficient code for mission-critical features.- Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and backend engineers to deliver end-to-end solutions.- Develop and manage serverless applications using **AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, and ECS**.- Work with **Amazon S3** and other AWS services as part of cloud-based solutions.- Monitor system performance and contribute to improvements in reliability and scalability.- Participate in code reviews and technical design discussions.- Participate in sprint planning.- Contribute to automation across **CI/CD, testing, and deployment**.- Apply effective data modeling and system design practices.- Balance delivery needs with long-term system scalability and maintainability. ## Required Qualifications - **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 including: - AWS Lambda - DynamoDB - ECS - S3- Strong understanding of: - Data modeling - System design - Distributed systems- Familiarity with **CI/CD practices and cloud-native development**.- Experience writing **unit, integration, and performance tests**.- Strong problem-solving skills and a pragmatic approach to balancing delivery with long-term scalability.- Excellent communication skills.- Ability to work independently within a remote team. ## Preferred Qualifications - The source description does not identify separate preferred qualifications beyond its stated preference for specific AWS services and cloud infrastructure experience. ## Skills & Competencies - Python- Backend software development- GraphQL- RESTful APIs- Microservices- Distributed systems- System design- Data modeling- AWS- AWS Lambda- Amazon DynamoDB- Amazon ECS- Amazon S3- Serverless applications- Cloud infrastructure- Cloud-native development- CI/CD- Automated testing- Unit testing- Integration testing- Performance testing- Deployment automation- Performance monitoring- Reliability and scalability- Code reviews- Technical design- Problem-solving- Pragmatic decision-making- Communication- Independent work- Remote collaboration ## Education & Experience **Education** - No specific education requirement is stated in the source job description. **Experience** - **7+ years of backend development experience**, with a strong focus on Python.- Experience developing GraphQL APIs or RESTful services.- Experience with cloud infrastructure, preferably AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, ECS, and S3.- Experience with distributed systems, data modeling, and system design.- Experience writing unit, integration, and performance tests. ## Work Arrangement & Schedule - **Work arrangement:** Fully remote- **Location:** Candidates must be based in regions aligned with the **Pacific, Central, or Eastern U.S. time zones**.- **Employment type:** Contract- **Schedule:** Monday through Friday- **Expected weekly hours:** **Minimum 40 hours per week**- **Flexible hours:** Yes, within the stated Monday–Friday, 40+ hour requirement.- **Weekend requirements:** Not specified. ## Compensation & Benefits - **Base salary:** **$36,000–$96,000 annually**- Final compensation is determined based on qualifications, expertise, experience, and role scope.- **Health insurance:** Medical and dental for W2 employees.- **401(k) contribution**- **Professional development fund**- **15 days of paid time off annually**- **Soft-skill development courses**- Flexible working hours in a remote environment. ## Compliance / Additional Information - **Employer:** Lumenalta- **Position:** Senior Backend Engineer – Python- **Seniority level:** Mid-Senior level- **Employment type:** Contract- **Location:** Tulsa, OK, US (Remote listing); 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