Backend Engineer (AWS Cloud-Native)

Latitude Inc

4d • $75 - $110 • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Backend Engineer (Cloud-Native/AWS/Python/Kubernetes) for a 100% remote contract role (W2 or 1099) supporting a client based in Baltimore, MD. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain scalable backend services using modern cloud-native architectures on AWS. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, high-performance systems while contributing to the evolution of microservices, APIs, and cloud infrastructure that power mission-critical applications. You thrive in an environment that offers you significant freedom to develop novel solutions but you also have a proven commitment to excellence. You may have experience with data processing workflows/pipelines, data archives, and working with cloud data storage management.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Software Engineering or a relevant field.
• A minimum of 8 years working experience in an AWS Cloud environment.
• Expertise in cloud-native application development, and cloud infrastructure management.
• Expertise in containerization and Kubernetes (EKS) including strong debugging around Kubernetes.
• In-depth knowledge of AWS services (EKS, EC2, Lambda, RDS, S3).
• Strong experience of workflow managers (Airflow).
• Strong experience with AWS and proficiency in Python, BASH, and IaC tools like Terraform.
• Strong experience with relational and cloud-based databases.
• Strong experience in building automation tools and CI/CD/CT pipelines using platforms like Ansible, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, and CodePipeline.

Responsibilities

• Optimize a scalable, reliable, and secure AWS native cloud system
• Refine infrastructure configuration as IaC using Terraform
• Produce and capture operational metrics from logs, API’s, and various cloud sources
• Refine CI/CD/CT pipelines to build, deploy, and test native cloud application code

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees