AWS Backend Developer

Overview:

• Seeking a Senior AWS Backend Developer to design, develop, deploy, and maintain reliable cloud-based backend systems and APIs.
• The ideal candidate will have strong experience with the JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystem, Node.js, AWS, REST/GraphQL APIs, and CI/CD automation.

Responsibilities:

• Design and maintain scalable, reliable backend systems using AWS services.
• Build and optimize secure RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL endpoints.
• Develop clean, maintainable code using TypeScript, JavaScript, and other typed languages.
• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline, or similar tools.
• Deploy and support cloud-based applications across AWS environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and globally distributed engineering teams.
• Develop automated tests and apply software engineering best practices to minimize maintenance and production issues.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and related technologies such as Node.js, npm, and webpack.
• Hands-on experience developing and deploying applications on AWS.
• Experience with AWS services such as Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, and Amplify.
• Strong experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL.
• Proficiency with Git and CI/CD tools, including GitLab, Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline, or equivalent.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Experience writing automated tests and maintaining production-quality code.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS certification such as AWS Certified Developer - Associate or AWS Certified Solutions Architect.
• Experience with user-centered design principles or prototyping tools.
• Experience working across frontend and backend teams to translate user and product requirements into technical solutions.