Backend Developer

The client operates a high-traffic technology platform serving millions of users worldwide. The platform is developed in a cloud-native environment.

• 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.

• At least 5 years of experience with Node.js backend development;
• Strong proficiency in AWS services such as EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, and CloudFormation;
• Experience designing and implementing RESTful and GraphQL APIs;
• Familiarity with containerization using Docker and orchestration using Kubernetes or ECS;
• Knowledge of databases, including PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or DynamoDB;
• Experience with automated unit, integration, and end-to-end testing;
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform;
• Ability to work independently in a remote, distributed team environment.

• Contract employment;
• Compensation of $20 - $70/hour;
• Work from anywhere.