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

Quik Hire Staffing; United Arab Emirates; Remote; AED 270,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Quik Hire Staffing is sourcing a Senior Backend Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable Node.js services in AWS. The role is full-time and remote, with collaboration across cross-functional teams to deliver low-latency cloud-native solutions.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in Node.js, strong AWS experience, REST/GraphQL API design, and familiarity with Docker/Kubernetes. A distributed team setup enables flexible work from anywhere.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Node.js backend development.
• Proficiency in AWS services (EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, CloudFormation).
• Experience with RESTful and GraphQL API design.
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes/ECS.
• Experience with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or DynamoDB.
• Experience with automated testing and CI/CD.
• Knowledge of Terraform and IaC.
• Ability to work remotely in distributed team.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy Node.js-based microservices using AWS services.
• Optimize backend systems for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Implement RESTful and GraphQL APIs with a focus on security and efficiency.
• Lead architectural decisions for cloud infrastructure, including EC2, Lambda, and RDS.
• Monitor system health, debug issues, and implement automated testing and CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Node.js backend development

Cloud services (AWS)

API design (RESTful, GraphQL)

CI/CD & IaC basics

Remote work independently

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

ECS

Terraform

RDS

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

DynamoDB

Job description

• Location: Remote (Work from Anywhere)

Role Overview:

We are hiring for one of our clientes, seeking a Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js, AWS) to work on a Full-Time basis. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend services for a high-traffic platform. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver efficient, low-latency solutions in a cloud-native environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and deploy Node.js-based microservices using AWS services.
• Optimize backend systems for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Implement RESTful and GraphQL APIs with a focus on security and efficiency.
• Lead architectural decisions for cloud infrastructure, including EC2, Lambda, and RDS.
• Monitor system health, debug issues, and implement automated testing and CI/CD pipelines.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience with Node.js backend development.
• Strong proficiency in AWS services such as EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, and CloudFormation.
• Experience with RESTful and GraphQL API design and implementation.
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes or ECS).
• Knowledge of databases, including PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or DynamoDB.
• Experience with automated testing (unit, integration, and end-to-end).
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, distributed team environment.

More About the Opportunity:

This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a global leader in the Technology, Information and Internet industry, contributing to the development of a platform serving millions of users worldwide. The contract includes competitive compensation and flexibility to work from anywhere.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We hire based on skills and expertise. All qualified candidates are welcome regardless of background, experience, or prior employment history. Applications are reviewed solely on demonstrated technical ability and qualifications.