Freelance Senior Backend Developer (AWS Focus)

Soft Spect GmbH; Nürnberg; Remote; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A dynamic cloud solutions provider seeks a Senior Backend Developer to design and develop scalable backend services using Node.js and TypeScript. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of backend development experience, specializes in AWS technologies, and excels in collaborative remote work environments. This fully remote position comes with flexible hours and a focus on innovative cloud projects, requiring strong skills in API design and database optimization.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years of professional backend development experience, with at least 3 years focused on AWS cloud services.
• Proven expertise in Node.js and TypeScript.
• Extensive hands-on experience with AWS services and RESTful APIs.
• Strong understanding of relational databases, preferably PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.

Aufgaben

• Design and implement scalable backend solutions using Node.js and TypeScript.
• Develop serverless functions using AWS Lambda, integrating with various services.
• Architect and implement RESTful APIs for front-end integration.
• Optimize database performance and ensure data integrity.
• Write unit and integration tests to guarantee code quality.

Kenntnisse

Node.js

TypeScript

AWS Lambda

DynamoDB

API Gateway

PostgreSQL

CI/CD

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

Docker

CloudFormation

Terraform

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Soft Spect GmbH, a dynamic team of AWS-certified cloud solution architects based in Germany, seeks a highly skilled and experienced Senior Backend Developer to contribute to our innovative cloud-based projects. We specialize in delivering exceptional user experiences through cutting-edge backend development, UI/UX design, and seamless front-end integration.

As a Senior Backend Developer, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and deploying scalable and reliable backend services on the AWS platform. You will work closely with our team to build robust APIs, microservices, and data pipelines that power our clients' applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable and maintainable backend solutions using Node.js and TypeScript.
• Develop and deploy serverless functions using AWS Lambda, integrating with DynamoDB, API Gateway, and S3.
• Architect and implement RESTful APIs for seamless front-end integration.
• Optimize database performance and ensure data integrity using PostgreSQL and DynamoDB.
• Write comprehensive unit and integration tests to guarantee code quality and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving our development processes.
• Collaborate with our DevOps team to implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and ensure adherence to security best practices.
• Participate in daily stand-ups and regular sprint planning meetings.

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum 5 years of professional backend development experience, with at least 3 years focused on AWS cloud services.
• Proven expertise in Node.js and TypeScript.
• Extensive hands-on experience with AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, S3, and related services.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design principles.
• Experience with relational databases, preferably PostgreSQL.
• Proficiency in writing comprehensive unit and integration tests.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.
• Experience with containerization (Docker) is a plus.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., CloudFormation, Terraform) is a plus.

Freelance Details

• Expected availability of 40 hours per week, with flexible working hours.
• Fully remote work environment.
• Code reviews and communication through Gitlab.