Senior Backend Developer – Node.js

About the job

Title: Senior Backend Developer – Node.js (AWS Serverless) Key Responsibilities: • Design and build robust, scalable backend services using Node.js and TypeScript. • Develop and consume RESTful and GraphQL APIs compliant with OpenAPI standards. • Implement cloud-native serverless applications using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, Step Functions, and DynamoDB. • Integrate and manage relational data using AWS RDS and optimize backend data operations. • Use AWS SDKs and define infrastructure with AWS SAM templates (Infrastructure as Code). • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline and DevOps best practices. • Apply event-driven patterns for asynchronous processing and real-time workflows. • Establish operational observability using AWS CloudWatch (logs, metrics, alarms). • Write comprehensive unit, integration, and system tests to ensure maintainability and code quality. • Participate in Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) and peer code reviews. Skills Required: • 4–6 years of backend development experience with a strong focus on Node.js and TypeScript. • Proven expertise in AWS cloud services including Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, RDS, Step Functions, CloudWatch, CodePipeline. • Hands-on experience in defining infrastructure with AWS SAM or CloudFormation templates. • Strong knowledge of API development, OpenAPI specification, and HTTP protocols. • Familiarity with testing frameworks and best practices for automated test coverage. • Practical understanding of event-driven architecture, scalability principles, and performance optimization. • Comfortable working in an Agile environment, conducting peer reviews, and collaborating cross-functionally. • Proficient in Git and modern version control workflows.

Requirements

• Node.js
• TypeScript
• AWS Lambda
• AWS API Gateway
• DynamoDB

Preferred Technologies

• Node.js
• TypeScript
• AWS Lambda
• AWS API Gateway
• DynamoDB