Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Backend Developer to join a team building cloud-native microservices on AWS. This is a greenfield opportunity where you’ll design and implement scalable backend systems that serve as the backbone for customer-facing applications. If you thrive in collaborative environments and can simplify complex technical concepts, this role is for you
Key responsibilities include:
• Design & Develop Microservices: Build and maintain backend services using Node.js within an AWS serverless architecture (Lambda, S3).
• Integrate with Frontend Systems: Ensure all customer-related data flows through your services rather than legacy platforms.
• Optimize Performance & Scalability: Consolidate data into a single source of truth, improving speed and reliability.
• Collaborate with BFF Teams: Work closely with frontend-focused teams that consume your microservices.
• Greenfield Development: Contribute to new projects and features from the ground up.
• Proactive Problem-Solving: Identify issues before they arise and take initiative to resolve them.
• Communicate Effectively: Break down complex technical ideas into simple, clear concepts for stakeholders.
Pay rate range: $64-69/hour
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Required Skills & Experience
• Technical Skills:
○ Excellent experience as a backend developer with Node.js and JavaScript/TypeScript expertise
○ Hands-on experience with AWS serverless services (Lambda, S3)
○ Understanding of microservices architecture and API design.
○ Strong familiarity with performance optimization and scalable system design.
• Soft Skills:
○ Excellent communication—able to explain technical concepts simply.
○ Collaborative mindset with strong people skills.
○ Inquisitive, curious, and eager to learn.
○ Proactive and self-driven; takes initiative without waiting for direction.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
○ Experience in greenfield projects.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.