Staff Software Engineer, Workflows Platform

As a Staff Software Engineer at Lumos, you will lead the design and implementation of our next-generation Workflows & Notifications Platform, building critical infrastructure that enables real-time messaging and task orchestration. In Short - Lead the development of event-driven notifications and workflow orchestration systems. - Own the core architecture for multi-channel messaging. - Design developer-friendly APIs and contracts. - Implement infrastructure for observability and auditing. - Collaborate with teams for seamless integration with identity workflows. - Build internal tooling and reusable abstractions. - Drive improvements in workflow lifecycle management. Requirements - 5+ years of experience in backend or platform engineering. - Deep knowledge of asynchronous architectures and message queues. - Strong skills in Python, Go, or TypeScript. - Experience building event-driven systems and notifications infrastructure. - Strong backend development skills focused on clean API design. - Hands-on experience with multi-channel messaging systems. - Familiarity with compliance and governance use cases. - Track record of designing developer platforms or infrastructure.

Lumos is a fast-growing startup that is revolutionizing app and access management for organizations of all sizes through a unified platform. Founded just over two years ago, Lumos has rapidly expanded its team and customer base, attracting notable clients such as GitHub, MongoDB, and Major League Baseball. Backed by renowned investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Lumos is committed to building critical infrastructure that simplifies the complex relationships between applications, identities, and data. The company fosters a unique culture that values influence, collaboration, and accountability, making it an exciting place for innovative product leaders to thrive.