Senior GraphQL API and AWS Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior GraphQL API and AWS Engineer with strong expertise in backend development, scalable API architecture, and cloud-native application deployment. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience building RESTful and GraphQL APIs using Node.js, developing applications on AWS, and implementing CI/CD pipelines in modern engineering environments.

The candidate should be passionate about distributed systems, automation, modern development practices, and emerging AI-assisted engineering tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance backend services and APIs using JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Design and build RESTful and GraphQL APIs using Node.js and modern backend frameworks.
• Demonstrate hands-on expertise in distributed systems design to build scalable, reliable, and resilient platforms.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to build, deploy, and maintain cloud-native applications on AWS.
• Implement and improve CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and release management processes.
• Conduct peer code reviews and establish coding best practices across the engineering team.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues and API integration challenges from consumers.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Stay updated with modern technologies and contribute to features built using emerging tools and frameworks.
• Leverage AI-assisted tools for code generation, testing, automation, and engineering productivity improvements.

Required Skills

• 5 to 8 years of experience in backend/API development.
• Strong expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, and common software design patterns.
• Hands-on experience building RESTful and GraphQL APIs using Node.js.
• Experience building and deploying applications, CI/CD pipelines, and databases on AWS.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems and scalable application architecture.
• Experience with DevOps practices and cloud-native development.
• Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in Agile development environments.
• Experience using AI-powered engineering tools for development automation and productivity.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with React or React Native.
• Experience with Go programming language.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies is a plus.
• Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and observability tools.