Backend Engineer

Overview

Remote
60 - 65
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 Month(s)
No Travel Required
Unable to Provide Sponsorship

Skills

AWS
AWS PDK
AWS CDK
Monorepo

Job Details

Estuate Inc is hiring for Backend Engineer

Contract role

Remote 

Core Technical Skills (Must Haves)

  • AWS CDK 2.x - Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code, construct patterns, stack composition, and CloudFormation synthesis
  • AWS PDK - Understanding of PDK project types , monorepo patterns, and Projen configuration management
  • Javascript
  • TypeScript - Knowledge with strict mode, type inference, generics, utility types, and decorators for CDK constructs
  • Projen - Project configuration as code, dependency management, and automated project scaffolding
  • Nx Monorepo - Knowledge of task orchestration, dependency graphs, and multi-project builds using Nx extension or commands
  • AWS Serverless Architecture - Understanding of Lambda, API Gateway, AppSync, DynamoDB, EventBridge, Step Functions, and serverless design patterns
  • GraphQL with AWS AppSync - Query/mutation design, resolver implementation, pipeline resolvers, and subscription patterns
  • AWS Construct Library Development - Knowledge of creating reusable CDK constructs, interface design extending base AWS props, and construct composition patterns
  • Observability & Monitoring - Experience with CloudWatch dashboards, alarms, synthetic monitoring, X-Ray tracing, and structured logging

Core Technical Skills (Nice to Haves)

  • AWS Lambda Powertools - Proficiency with logging, tracing, metrics, and idempotency patterns for TypeScript Lambda functions
  • DynamoDB Design - Single-table design and GSI strategies
  • PostgreSQL
  • AWS Security Best Practices - IAM least privilege, Secrets Manager and AWS Verified Permissions

Domain Knowledge

  • Event-Driven Architecture - Understanding of EventBridge patterns, event sourcing, and asynchronous communication between services
  • API Design - RESTful and GraphQL API design principles

Development Workflow Requirements

  • Git & Version Control - Proficiency with branching strategies, pull requests, and monorepo workflows
  • Testing Practices - Unit testing with Jest, integration testing, CDK snapshot testing, and test-driven development
  • Documentation - Ability to write clear technical documentation, API references, and architectural decision records
  • Code Review - Experience with peer review processes and maintaining code quality standards

 

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