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.
Key ResponsibilitiesCloud & DevOps- 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.).
- 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.
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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.
Why Codeminders?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.).
We offer a robust package designed to support your professional and personal growth:
- Competitive Compensation: Your salary is based on your qualifications, experience, and performance.
- Exceptional Stability: Enjoy job security and ample opportunities for career progression.
- Professional Development: Access educational programs and certifications to expand your expertise.
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive support for fitness.
- Flexible Working Environment: Benefit from a fully remote work setup, flexible schedules, and relocation assistance if needed.
- Performance Recognition: Regular bonuses, annual salary reviews, and recognition for your achievements.
- Advanced Equipment Options: Choose the workstation setup that fits your needs, whether a desktop or a laptop.
- Team Building & Community: Participate in regular events that foster collaboration, camaraderie, and innovation.
Skills Required
- Hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, S3, RDS, CloudWatch, IAM)
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes in production
- Designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and automated testing workflows
- Strong understanding of observability: logging, monitoring, metrics, distributed tracing
- Backend development experience in Python (FastAPI preferred) or Java (Spring Boot / Quarkus)
- Design and implement scalable RESTful and GraphQL APIs
- Solid understanding of distributed systems and microservices architecture
- Experience with asynchronous processing systems (Celery, RabbitMQ, Redis, or similar)
- Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, NoSQL)
- Implementing caching strategies (Redis, in-memory caching, CDN)
- Experience with event-driven architectures and messaging systems
- Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar)
- Experience with performance tuning and load optimization
- Familiarity with Domain-Driven Design or clean architecture principles
- Exposure to security best practices in cloud environments
- Experience operating high-scale production systems
What We Do
Ideas are born everyday, and they die just as quickly. That’s because the single hardest part of any new idea is actually going out and doing it. But today, startups and enterprises are running leaner than ever. Talent, quality talent, is in short supply, and development teams have less and less experience working with each other. Weak talent produces weak products, and rookie teams, make rookie mistakes. That’s why we built Codeminders, to provide startups and enterprises with access to our veteran team of experts who working together to turn big ideas into reality. Since 2004, we’ve been partnering with entrepreneurs, startups, and enterprises across the US and EU, from two man teams up to global Fortune 10 companies, collaborating to ship amazing products into the world. Established in Silicon Valley, Codeminders is a passionate, energetic team, split between the US and Eastern Europe. We focus on Big Data, Mobile & Internet of Things, and Web Development. With many complex projects under our belts, we’re a highly specialized, development powerhouse for entrepreneurs, startups, and enterprises. We have purposely designed a company based around our views on partnership, people, and process, and we bring these unique views to every project we take on. If you’re considering a development project, talk to our team. We’ll walk you through a brainstorming session where we can scope your project and explain how Codeminders works. It’s during this meeting that you’ll get a feel for our process and transparency and understand how we can build within your budget.
