Senior Backend Engineer: Node.js & AWS

3Pillar Global, Inc.; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Part time

Job summary

3Pillar Global, Inc. is seeking a senior contractor software engineer to architect data-driven backend solutions for enterprise clients. The role emphasizes Node.js, serverless AWS services, RESTful APIs, and scalable microservices in a remote-first environment.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, design robust systems, and mentor peers while delivering high‑quality code across multiple engagements.

Qualifications

• Design and implement scalable backend services and APIs using Node.js.
• Utilize serverless services in AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, RDS).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and execute on technical requirements.
• Optimize system performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Stay updated with the latest Node.js and AWS technologies to drive continuous improvement.
• Sift through logs and perform root-cause analysis to fix data issues.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data integrity challenges, investigate, correct, and monitor data (SQL).
• Facilitate effective communication with client project stakeholders on status and recommendations.
• Craft client code that is efficient, testable, scalable, secure, and high quality.
• Participate in planning and estimation efforts using project methods and tools.
• Gather requirements and organize/present developed features for clients.
• Mentor other engineers and participate in Communities of Practice.

Skills

Node.js

AWS Lambda

API Gateway

DynamoDB

RDS

Serverless

RESTful APIs

Microservices

OOP

SOLID principles

OWASP

Docker

Kubernetes

ORMs

Unit Testing

English

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

ORMs

Job description

3Pillar Global, Inc. is seeking a senior contractor software engineer to architect data-driven backend solutions for enterprise clients. The role emphasizes Node.js, serverless AWS services, RESTful APIs, and scalable microservices in a remote-first environment.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, design robust systems, and mentor peers while delivering high‑quality code across multiple engagements.