Senior Backend Engineer (Python & AWS)

Miratech•Canada, KY

54d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise in Backend Development and AWS to design, build, and optimize cloud-native applications. This role requires strong proficiency in backend engineering, distributed systems, and AWS cloud services while collaborating closely with cross-functional engineering, DevOps, and product teams. The Senior Software Engineer will contribute to the architecture, development, deployment, and maintenance of backend systems, ensuring scalability, performance, and security across production environments.

Requirements

10+ years of proven experience in backend development and cloud-based application engineering.
Strong proficiency in Python.
Deep experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices.
Hands-on experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
Strong understanding of authentication, authorization, and security best practices.
Extensive experience with AWS services including EC2, Lambda, S3, IAM, RDS, DynamoDB, and VPC.
Proficiency in CI/CD pipeline setup and maintenance.
Experience with CloudFormation, Terraform, or Ansible for infrastructure as code.
Understanding of networking and cloud security best practices.
Knowledge of telephony concepts, SIP trunking, and Amazon Connect integrations.
Experience with Amazon Connect APIs, SDKs, reporting, analytics, and call-flow troubleshooting.

Nice To Haves

Advanced experience configuring Amazon Connect contact centers, routing, queues, and complex contact flows.
Basic proficiency in frontend development (JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3).
Experience with Node.js, C#, and Java Development.
Familiarity with React, Angular, or Vue.js frameworks.
Understanding of responsive UI/UX design principles.
AWS certifications (Cloud Practitioner, Developer Associate, Solutions Architect Associate).

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices using Python
Architect secure, scalable, and high-performance backend applications
Integrate backend services with relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and DynamoDB
Write clean, efficient, testable code following best practices for performance, maintainability, and security
Design and deploy cloud-native applications using AWS services including EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, API Gateway, and IAM
Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or AWS CodePipeline
Set up monitoring, logging, and observability using CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and similar AWS tools
Collaborate on infrastructure automation using CloudFormation, Terraform, or similar IaC tools
Support Amazon Connect setups including contact flows, routing profiles, and queue configurations
Integrate Connect solutions with AWS services like Lex, Polly, and Lambda
Assist in migration projects from legacy contact center platforms to Amazon Connect
Contribute to frontend work (React/Angular/Vue) when needed and ensure smooth integration with backend APIs

Benefits

Culture of Relentless Performance: join an unstoppable technology development team with a 99% project success rate and more than 30% year-over-year revenue growth.
Competitive Pay and Benefits: enjoy a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, and a relocation program.
Work From Anywhere Culture: make the most of the flexibility that comes with remote work.
Growth Mindset: reap the benefits of a range of professional development opportunities, including certification programs, mentorship and talent investment programs, internal mobility and internship opportunities.
Global Impact: collaborate on impactful projects for top global clients and shape the future of industries.
Welcoming Multicultural Environment: be a part of a dynamic, global team and thrive in an inclusive and supportive work environment with open communication and regular team-building company social events.
Social Sustainability Values: join our sustainable business practices focused on five pillars, including IT education, community empowerment, fair operating practices, environmental sustainability, and gender equality.

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