Senior Backend Engineer - Node.js & AWS (Remote)

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer with deep expertise in Node.js and AWS to join a high‑traffic platform on a contract basis. The role is fully remote, allowing you to work from anywhere while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver low‑latency, cloud‑native services.

Key responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy Node.js‑based microservices using AWS services such as EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, and CloudFormation.
• Optimize backend systems for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Implement secure and efficient RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
• Lead architectural decisions for cloud infrastructure, including serverless and containerized solutions.
• Monitor system health, debug issues, and maintain automated testing and CI/CD pipelines.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience developing backend services with Node.js.
• Strong hands‑on experience with core AWS services (EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, CloudFormation).
• Proven ability to work independently in a distributed remote team.

Required skills

• Node.js
• AWS (EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, CloudFormation)
• RESTful API design
• GraphQL
• Docker
• Kubernetes or ECS
• PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB
• Terraform
• CI/CD pipelines
• Automated testing (unit, integration, end‑to‑end)

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate ranging from $20 to $70.
• Fully remote work with flexibility to work from any location.
• Opportunity to contribute to a global technology leader serving millions of users.