Senior Backend Engineer

  • Baltimore, MD, MD
  • Posted 6 hours ago | Updated 4 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Hybrid
BASED ON EXPERIENCE
Full Time
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2

Skills

TYPESCRIPT
AWS
NODE.JS
IAC
INFRA AS A CODE

Job Details

Job Title: Lead Software Engineer (Sr. Backend Engineer with DevOps Focus)
Location: Hybrid - 3 days onsite weekly at any major hub: Baltimore, MD / Charlotte, NC / Irving, TX / Delaware
Type: 6-12 Month Contract-to-Hire (Sponsorship possible upon conversion)

Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Software Engineer with a strong backend development background and deep DevOps expertise. You ll be leading the modernization of a loan origination system, transitioning from mainframe COBOL to a scalable AWS-based microservices architecture.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead backend development using TypeScript (preferably with Node.js)
  • Design, build, and manage CI/CD pipelines using Terraform
  • Implement and maintain cloud-native solutions on AWS
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure high-quality delivery
  • Drive DevOps best practices and automation across the development lifecycle

Must-Have Skills
  • Expert-level TypeScript and Node.js experience
  • Strong AWS cloud experience
  • Proven experience in building and managing CI/CD pipelines using Terraform
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills

Nice-to-Have Skills
  • Frontend experience with Angular
  • Familiarity with GraphQL
  • Experience with DynamoDB

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