Senior Backend Engineer – Node.js & AWS (Remote)

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer with deep expertise in Node.js and AWS to join a high‑traffic platform on a contract basis. The role is fully remote and involves designing, building, and maintaining scalable micro‑services in a cloud‑native environment.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy Node.js‑based microservices using AWS services such as EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, and CloudFormation.
• Optimize backend systems for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Implement secure and efficient RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
• Lead architectural decisions for cloud infrastructure, including serverless and containerized solutions.
• Monitor system health, troubleshoot issues, and establish automated testing and CI/CD pipelines.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in Node.js backend development.
• Proven ability to work independently in a remote, distributed team.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a focus on delivering high‑quality code.

Required skills

• Node.js
• AWS (EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, CloudFormation)
• RESTful API design
• GraphQL
• Docker
• Kubernetes or Amazon ECS
• PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or DynamoDB
• Terraform (infrastructure‑as‑code)
• CI/CD pipelines and automated testing (unit, integration, end‑to‑end)

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate ranging from $20 to $70.
• Full flexibility to work from anywhere.
• Opportunity to contribute to a global leader in technology serving millions of users.