Sr. Backend Developer, AWS

Tactacam•Billings, MT

1d•Remote

About The Position

As a Sr. Backend Developer, you will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable, high-performance back-end services and customer-facing APIs using AWS technologies. The ideal candidate is a skilled, solution-oriented team player with strong communication skills, capable of collaborating across multiple teams to drive project success. You’ll work closely with our product, engineering, and leadership teams to deliver high-quality solutions aligned with Tactacam’s product initiatives.

Requirements

Proficiency in multiple AWS services, including SQS, Lambda, DynamoDB, CloudFormation, S3, OpenSearch, and API Gateway.
Experience with AWS monitoring and metrics tools (CloudWatch, Event Bridge, CloudTrail, SNS).
Background in integrating with third-party APIs, Web Services, and API Gateways.
Strong understanding of large-scale system design, horizontal scaling, and managing high-throughput, massive data sets.
5+ years of experience in system design or architecture, including knowledge of design patterns, reliability, and scalability.
Familiarity with code management tools like Git/GitHub and adherence to team code management protocols.
5+ years of experience deploying and managing AWS applications.
Proficiency in Node.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, REST API development, and related tools (Linters, Jest, Unit Testing, Integration Testing).

Nice To Haves

AWS Certified Practitioner and/or AWS Certified Developer, preferred

Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with developers and stakeholders to deliver exceptional customer experiences across Tactacam’s product streams.
Align with AWS architecture design and implementation, identifying new technologies and testing solutions.
Develop scalable back-end services and APIs using AWS core technologies.
Drive strategic technology decisions and support the planning, development, and execution of software deliverables.
Enhance mobile user experiences through innovative feature development.
Work within the Agile/Scrum framework, partnering with cross-functional teams to implement solutions aligned with work level agreements and product delivery standards.
Participate in discussions on technology strategy and contribute to SDLC areas including architecture, source code management, and CI/CD processes.