Senior Node.JS Developer
About The Position
We are seeking a Senior Node.js Developer with 7–10 years of professional experience, including strong hands‑on experience building and operating Node.js services on AWS. This role focuses on designing scalable backend systems, developing secure APIs, and contributing to cloud‑native architecture in a production AWS environment. You will collaborate closely with Systems Engineers, DevOps, and product teams to build reliable, high‑performance services that support business‑critical applications. Strong communication skills are essential. You will be expected to clearly explain technical decisions, provide regular updates, and participate actively in Scrum ceremonies.
Requirements
- 7–10 years of professional software development experience
- 7+ years of hands‑on Node.js development experience
- Proven experience running Node.js applications in AWS environments
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+) and/or TypeScript
- Experience with Node.js frameworks such as Express.js, NestJS, or Fastify
- Solid understanding of asynchronous programming, event loops, and non‑blocking I/O
- Strong experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
- Proficiency with Git and modern branching strategies
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills
- U.S. Citizenship (Required)
- Reliable high-speed internet
- Availability to commit 20+ hours per week when required
- Willingness to complete a technical skills assessment
Nice To Haves
- AWS Certifications are a plus, such as:
- AWS Certified Developer – Associate
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional
- AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional
- Experience with serverless architectures, including AWS Lambda and API Gateway
- Experience with Docker and container orchestration (ECS or EKS)
- Knowledge of infrastructure as code (Terraform, AWS CDK, or CloudFormation)
- Experience with event‑driven architectures and messaging systems (SQS, SNS, Kafka)
- Familiarity with observability and monitoring tools (CloudWatch, OpenTelemetry, Datadog)
- Experience building high‑traffic, distributed systems
- Exposure to frontend technologies (React, Angular, or Vue) for effective cross‑team collaboration
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Node.js and TypeScript/JavaScript
- Build and maintain RESTful APIs
- Develop and deploy Node.js applications on AWS
- Design and manage APIs using AWS API Gateway
- Contribute to cloud architecture decisions, including scaling, fault tolerance, and cost optimization
- Ensure backend systems meet high standards for performance, security, and reliability
- Implement authentication and authorization strategies (JWT, OAuth2, OpenID Connect)
- Integrate backend services with AWS-managed services and third‑party systems
- Collaborate with DevOps teams on CI/CD pipelines, deployment strategies, and monitoring
- Lead code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and promote backend best practices
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues and participate in incident response as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
