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)
Must-Have Skills
Nice-to-Have Skills
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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