Senior Backend / Cloud Engineer (AWS / Python / Java)
Quick Summary
EC2 ECS / EKS Lambda S3 RDS CloudWatch IAM Experience with Docker and Kubernetes in production environments. Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
Enjoy job security and ample opportunities for career progression. Professional Development: Access educational programs and certifications to expand your expertise.
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Backend / Cloud Engineer to design, build, and operate scalable backend systems and cloud-native infrastructure. This role combines strong backend engineering expertise with deep knowledge of AWS and modern DevOps practices.
You will be responsible for building reliable distributed systems, designing APIs, and ensuring high availability, performance, and observability of production services.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- Deploy, manage, and optimize applications on AWS (EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, S3, RDS, CloudWatch, IAM, and related services).
- Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automated testing workflows, and environment provisioning strategies.
- Use Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration of microservices.
- Implement observability solutions, including logging, monitoring, metrics, and distributed tracing.
- Ensure infrastructure reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.
- Architect and build backend services using Python (FastAPI preferred) or Java (Spring Boot / Quarkus).
- Design and implement scalable RESTful and GraphQL APIs with a strong focus on performance, security, and maintainability.
- Develop asynchronous processing pipelines using technologies such as Celery, RabbitMQ, Redis, or similar message brokers.
- Design and optimize database schemas using PostgreSQL, MySQL, or NoSQL databases.
- Implement caching strategies to ensure high performance and low latency.
- Optimize backend systems for high throughput, resilience, and reliability.
- Strong hands-on experience with AWS cloud services, including:
- EC2
- ECS / EKS
- Lambda
- S3
- RDS
- CloudWatch
- IAM
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes in production environments.
- Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong understanding of system observability (logging, monitoring, tracing).
- Strong experience with Python (FastAPI preferred) or Java (Spring Boot / Quarkus).
- Experience designing and implementing RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
- Solid understanding of distributed systems and microservices architecture.
- Experience with asynchronous processing systems (Celery, RabbitMQ, Redis, or similar).
- Strong knowledge of relational and/or NoSQL databases.
- Experience implementing caching strategies (Redis, in-memory caching, CDN, etc.).
Nice to Have
~1 min read- Experience with event-driven architectures and messaging systems.
- Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar).
- Experience with performance tuning and load optimization.
- Understanding of Domain-Driven Design (DDD) or clean architecture principles.
- Exposure to security best practices in cloud environments.
- Experience working in high-scale production systems.
Send your Resume / CV to apply online.
Founded in California in 2004, Codeminders specializes in developing cutting-edge software solutions for high-tech companies in the Silicon Valley of California. Our expertise spans a wide range of industries, with a primary focus on modern technologies such as AI, mobile applications, video conferencing, and cloud computing.
As a member of the Codeminders team, you’ll have the unique opportunity to work on innovative projects. Whether it’s collaborating with dynamic startups or established companies serving millions of users, every project is a chance to shape the future of technology.
We believe in empowering our team members with the tools, opportunities, and culture to thrive. Here's what you can expect when you join us:
- Innovation at Its Core: Work on transformative projects that utilize the latest technologies, tools, and methodologies.
- Global Collaboration: Partner with world-class engineers from both the US and Ukraine, fostering diverse perspectives and international exposure.
- Strong Ethical Foundation: We stand firm in our values by maintaining zero business ties with Russia, Belarus, and temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories (Crimea, Donbas, etc.).
What We Offer
~1 min readWe offer a robust package designed to support your professional and personal growth:
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Listing Details
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- June 9, 2026
- Last seen
- June 9, 2026
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- 53%
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