AWS Backend Developer

UniSysTech Consulting; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

UniSysTech Consulting in Toronto is seeking an AWS Backend Developer to help build scalable, cloud-native applications for a banking client. The role focuses on serverless solutions with AWS Lambda and Node.js, leveraging AWS messaging services for robust communication.

You will design backend services, implement secure APIs, manage IAM roles, and collaborate with architects, DevOps, and stakeholders to deliver reliable, scalable software.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Node.js backend development.
• Experience developing serverless applications using AWS Lambda.
• Experience with AWS SQS and event-driven architectures.
• Solid understanding of AWS IAM, security principles, and access management.
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with Git and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Node.js and AWS Lambda.
• Build and support event-driven and serverless applications on AWS.
• Implement and manage integrations using AWS SQS and other AWS services.
• Develop secure and scalable APIs and backend components.
• Configure and maintain AWS IAM roles, policies, and permissions following security best practices.
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and enhance application performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Collaborate with architects, DevOps engineers, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment activities.

Skills

Node.js

AWS Lambda

AWS SQS

AWS IAM

RESTful APIs

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Troubleshooting

Tools

API Gateway

DynamoDB

SNS

EventBridge

Step Functions

Terraform

AWS CDK

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

We are seeking a skilled AWS Backend Developer to our banking client and help build scalable, cloud-native applications. The ideal candidate will have strong experience developing serverless solutions using AWS Lambda, Node.js, and AWS messaging services, with a solid understanding of cloud security and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Node.js and AWS Lambda.
• Build and support event-driven and serverless applications on AWS.
• Implement and manage integrations using AWS SQS and other AWS services.
• Develop secure and scalable APIs and backend components.
• Configure and maintain AWS IAM roles, policies, and permissions following security best practices.
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and enhance application performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Collaborate with architects, DevOps engineers, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment activities.

Required Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with Node.js backend development.
• Experience developing serverless applications using AWS Lambda.
• Experience with AWS SQS and event-driven architectures.
• Solid understanding of AWS IAM, security principles, and access management.
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with Git and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience with API Gateway, DynamoDB, SNS, EventBridge, or Step Functions.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, AWS CDK, or CloudFormation).
• Experience with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience working in Agile environments.
• Financial services or banking industry experience.

What We\'re Looking For

• Strong backend development expertise and cloud-native mindset.
• Ability to design scalable and maintainable solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Self-motivated individual who can work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

If you are passionate about building modern serverless applications on AWS and have strong Node.js development experience, we would love to hear from you.