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Senior Backend Engineer - Python

Senior Backend Engineer - Python

LumenaltaWorkFromHome, Gauteng, South Africa
14 days ago
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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

    Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

  • Contract
  • Job function

  • Engineering and Information Technology
  • Industries

  • IT Services and IT Consulting
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