Summary
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Work remotely from anywhere as a Senior Backend Engineer building scalable services for a high-traffic platform. You will design and deploy Node.js microservices on AWS, develop secure REST and GraphQL APIs, make cloud architecture decisions, optimize performance and reliability, and strengthen automated testing and CI/CD. The role suits an experienced engineer comfortable with cloud-native systems.
Highlights
Fully remote, full-time senior backend role open to candidates working from anywhere. The position offers ownership of scalable cloud-native services, architectural decision-making, performance optimization, API development, reliability engineering, and modern CI/CD practices.
Description
Role: Senior Backend Engineer - Node.js & AWS (Remote)Location: Remote (Work from Anywhere)
Role Overview:
We are hiring for one of our clients, seeking a Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js, AWS) to work on a full-time basis.
The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend services for a high-traffic platform.
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver efficient, low-latency solutions in a cloud-native environment.
Key Responsibilities:
• Design, build, and deploy Node.js-based microservices using AWS services.
• Optimize backend systems for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Implement RESTful and GraphQL APIs with a focus on security and efficiency.
• Lead architectural decisions for cloud infrastructure, including EC2, Lambda, and RDS.
• Monitor system health, debug issues, and implement automated testing and CI/CD pipelines.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
• Minimum 5 years of experience with Node.js backend development.
• Strong proficiency in AWS services such as EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, and CloudFormation.
• Experience with RESTful and GraphQL API design and implementation.
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes or ECS).
• Knowledge of databases, including PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or DynamoDB.
• Experience with automated testing (unit, integration, and end-to-end).
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, distributed team environment.
More About the Opportunity:
This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a global leader in the Technology, Information and Internet industry, contributing to the development of a platform serving millions of users worldwide.
The contract includes competitive compensation and flexibility to work from anywhere.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We hire based on skills and expertise.
All qualified candidates are welcome regardless of background, experience, or prior employment history.
Applications are reviewed solely on demonstrated technical ability and qualifications.
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