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Senior Backend Software Engineer (Node.js & AWS)heavy Node.js and AWS-
Onsite 3x/week in Miramar, FL or Dallas, TX
Senior Backend Software Engineer (Node.js & AWS)
Role Type: Backend Senior Software Engineer heavy Node.js and AWS
Client: Southern Glazer s Wine & Spirits (SGWS)
Location: Onsite 3x/week in Miramar, FL or Dallas, TX
Duration: 6-month contract
Need senior consultant 8 or more years of experience.
? Must-Have Skills Breakdown & Priorities
Skill / Requirement
Comments
Node.js (primary backend language)
Non-negotiable should be the main backend tool
AWS Services (EC2, ECS, Lambda, etc.)
Strong hands-on AWS required
Microservices architecture
Essential RESTful, secure, scalable systems
CI/CD pipeline experience
Terraform, Jenkins, GitHub Actions preferred
Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Must know how to deploy in a cloud-native fashion
CIAM/Security/Auth (Cognito)
Emphasis on secure systems; Cognito is ideal
Infra as Code (IaC) Terraform
Automating deployments is key here
MFE / Module Federation knowledge
Good to have, not a deal-breaker if lacking
Java & Spring Boot
Lower priority; Node.js is the star of the show
Agile/Scrum/Leadership/Mentoring
Important for team fit and future growth
Local to Miramar or Dallas, 3x/week onsite
Mandatory
Ideal Candidate Scorecard (Fit Rank Criteria)
Category
Weight
Criteria
Node.js Mastery
25%
7 10+ years, demonstrable production use
AWS Depth
25%
EC2, ECS, Lambda, CloudWatch, Cognito
Microservices/REST
15%
Scalable, distributed systems
CI/CD & DevOps
10%
Terraform, GitHub Actions, Jenkins
Containerization
10%
Kubernetes, Docker
Security/CIAM
10%
Cognito, IAM, secure APIs
Soft Skills
5%
Passionate, inquisitive, collaborative mindset
?? What SGWS Is Not Looking For
Candidates who lead with Java/Spring Boot and list Node.js as an afterthought
AI-generated resumes with buzzword stuffing
People who follow instructions blindly instead, they want engineers who challenge and innovate
?? Pros of the Role
Prestige Client: SGWS is a nationally recognized, long-term strategic account.
Well-Funded Project: Part of a new 5-person backend team building modern microservices.
Strong Tech Stack: Modern tools AWS, Terraform, Cognito, Kubernetes.
Real Engineering Work: Not just ops or maintenance they re building infrastructure from scratch.
Team Fit is Key: Passion, curiosity, and questioning mindset are just as important as skills.
Requires passion and hands-on skills resumes must show depth, not just breadth
Not Java-centric Spring Boot experience is fine but not core to this role