Backend Services Developer

Overview

Hybrid
$160,000 - $168,000
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Node.js
TypeScript
React.js
Kubernetes
BACKEND
Back End
EKS
Amazon Web Services
AWS
Nest.JS
NestJS
Express
Node
Express.js

Job Details

w2 only

Backend Services Developer (Kubernetes)
Locations can be either: Plano, TX; New York City, NY; Mountain View, CA


We re seeking a true backend developer with DevOps expertise to join our integrated engineering team. You'll help scale cloud-native microservices in Kubernetes and ensure production system reliability across globally distributed environments.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop, maintain, and scale microservices running on Kubernetes (AWS)

  • Collaborate across engineering, product, and vendor teams to meet project goals

  • Enhance architecture while preserving system integrity and uptime

  • Debug production issues and implement long-term solutions

  • Write and execute integration and performance tests for E2E systems

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor s or Master s in Computer Science or related field

  • 8+ years software development in production environments

  • Strong experience with:

    • Backend Stack: JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, Express, NestJS

    • DevOps Tools: Docker, Kubernetes, GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, Terraform, Helm

    • AWS: EKS, EC2, RDS, MSK, OpenSearch, S3, Lambda, CloudWatch, IAM

    • Other Tech: Kafka, MySQL (incl. sharding), Elasticsearch, Swagger, OAuth

Preferred:

  • Frontend experience with React.js

  • Familiarity with modern observability and reliability best practices

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