BACKEND DEVELOPER

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - 6 Month(s)

Skills

API
Agile
Amazon DynamoDB
Amazon Lambda
Amazon RDS
Amazon S3
Amazon SQS
Amazon Web Services
Artificial Intelligence
Automated Testing
Backend Development
Cloud Computing
Cypress
IaaS
Microservices
NoSQL
Node.js
RESTful
React.js
TypeScript
Terraform
SQL
Selenium
Test-driven Development
Regulatory Compliance
New Relic
Emerging Technologies
Testing

Job Details

WE ARE LOOKING FOR AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR- NO 3RD PARTIES AT ALL-

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Backend Developer

Join a forward-thinking team building scalable, cloud-native backend services using modern technologies. If you're passionate about TypeScript, AWS, and serverless architecture, this role is for you.

What You ll Do

  • Develop robust APIs and microservices using TypeScript and Node.js

  • Write high-quality unit tests and follow Test-Driven Development (TDD) when applicable

  • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment

  • Design cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Pulumi, and CloudFormation

  • Architect serverless solutions with AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, and ECS Fargate

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and participate in code reviews

  • Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize backend systems

  • Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and AWS service updates

What You Bring

  • 3+ years of backend development experience

  • Strong proficiency in TypeScript, Node.js, and RESTful API design

  • Experience with unit testing frameworks (Jest, Mocha/Chai, React Testing Library)

  • Solid understanding of SQL and NoSQL database design

  • Familiarity with Docker, containerization, and cloud-native patterns

  • Hands-on experience with AWS services: ECS, S3, RDS, CloudWatch, Lambda, DynamoDB, EventBridge, Step Functions, SQS/SNS, Glue

  • Knowledge of software engineering best practices: testing, documentation, version control

Bonus Points

  • AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, Developer, SysOps)

  • Experience with observability tools like DataDog, New Relic, or CloudWatch

  • Familiarity with event-driven architectures, microservices, and automated testing frameworks (Cypress, Selenium)

  • Exposure to AI-powered development tools and Agile/Scrum workflows

  • Understanding of security best practices and compliance requirements

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