Software Engineer, Backend (IoT & AWS)

Bosch Group•Watertown, MA

About The Position

Design, develop, and optimize cloud-native backend services using AWS services such as Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, IoT Core, S3, IAM, and CloudWatch. Build and maintain high-performance, secure, and scalable APIs to support mobile applications and downstream integrations. Apply AWS Well-Architected Framework principles-with strong emphasis on security, reliability, performance, and cost efficiency-during application design and implementation. Work hands-on with global engineering teams in Mexico, Germany and India to deliver mobile and cloud solutions deployed across the U.S. and Canada for next-generation HVAC systems. Opportunity to have an end-to-end application ownership - To design and lead backend and cloud services that power mobile applications controlling physical HVAC equipment, directly connecting software with real-world systems. Collaborate closely with front-end mobile teams (React Native) to ensure seamless integration, data consistency, and optimal end-to-end user experience. Implement and evolve Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or SAM to support application environments. Contribute to and improve CI/CD pipelines to enable automated testing, validation, and deployment of application code. Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize application-level performance, reliability, and operational health in production environments. Partner with cloud and platform engineering teams to align on architecture standards and shared services, while maintaining ownership of application design and development. Analyze existing codebases and architectures to recommend and implement performance, reliability, and maintainability improvements. Actively participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, demos, and retrospectives. Produce and maintain technical documentation including data flow diagrams, sequence diagrams, and concepts of operation. Stay current with emerging AWS services and cloud-native patterns, continuously improving application design and development practices

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
4–5+ years of experience developing cloud-native applications, with a strong focus on backend or distributed systems.
3+ years of hands-on AWS development experience, building production-grade applications.
Strong proficiency in Node.js, with working experience in Python and/or Java.
Solid experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and event-driven architectures.
Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, Terraform, or SAM) in support of application delivery.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern software delivery practices.
Understanding of mobile application release processes and backend support requirements.
Experience working in Agile ALM tools such as Jira, Confluence, or equivalent platforms (2+ years).
Proficiency with Git-based version control systems (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket).
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively in collaborative, cross-functional Agile teams.

Nice To Haves

AWS Certification (Developer, Solutions Architect, or DevOps Engineer) is a plus.
Have worked in Enterprise IoT solutions preferably AWS (Azure, GCP will be considered)
Experience in building and optimizing ETL workflows using AWS Glue and querying large datasets efficiently with Amazon Athena.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and optimize cloud-native backend services using AWS services such as Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, IoT Core, S3, IAM, and CloudWatch.
Build and maintain high-performance, secure, and scalable APIs to support mobile applications and downstream integrations.
Apply AWS Well-Architected Framework principles-with strong emphasis on security, reliability, performance, and cost efficiency-during application design and implementation.
Work hands-on with global engineering teams in Mexico, Germany and India to deliver mobile and cloud solutions deployed across the U.S. and Canada for next-generation HVAC systems.
Opportunity to have an end-to-end application ownership - To design and lead backend and cloud services that power mobile applications controlling physical HVAC equipment, directly connecting software with real-world systems.
Collaborate closely with front-end mobile teams (React Native) to ensure seamless integration, data consistency, and optimal end-to-end user experience.
Implement and evolve Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or SAM to support application environments.
Contribute to and improve CI/CD pipelines to enable automated testing, validation, and deployment of application code.
Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize application-level performance, reliability, and operational health in production environments.
Partner with cloud and platform engineering teams to align on architecture standards and shared services, while maintaining ownership of application design and development.
Analyze existing codebases and architectures to recommend and implement performance, reliability, and maintainability improvements.
Actively participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, demos, and retrospectives.
Produce and maintain technical documentation including data flow diagrams, sequence diagrams, and concepts of operation.
Stay current with emerging AWS services and cloud-native patterns, continuously improving application design and development practices