Principal Backend Cloud Engineer (with AWS) IRC263216

Description

Join a high-impact healthcare initiative with our client, a world-renowned leader in medical technology. You'll be part of a team driving the cloud migration of a secure digital surgical ecosystem from Azure to AWS.

This platform is at the heart of a next-generation surgical experience - designed to connect data, devices, and teams. The current release includes tools for surgical video management, telepresence, and case planning, already rolled out in select hospitals.

In this role, you'll:

1. Contribute to the architecture and optimization of cloud infrastructure on AWS
2. Enable seamless data flow and system scalability across microservices
3. Help build a secure, resilient, and compliant environment for critical healthcare applications
4. Support the future launch of a developer platform and digital health solution marketplace

This is your chance to work on a product that impacts lives, leverages modern cloud technology, and prioritizes security, performance, and reliability.

Locations: Poland, Croatia, Ukraine, Romania, Slovakia, Germany

Requirements

• Strong experience with AWS cloud services, Kubernetes, and Docker in cloud-native environments.
• Proficiency in at least one backend language (Python, Node.js, Go, or similar).
• Hands-on experience with microservices architectures and event-driven development.
• Experience in building and managing serverless applications using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, etc.
• Proven ability to design and implement CI/CD pipelines for efficient code deployment and automation.
• Familiarity with cloud security best practices and ensuring compliance across cloud infrastructure.
• Solid understanding of API design, RESTful services, and GraphQL where applicable.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues across cloud environments.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and mentor team members.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Job responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable, high-performance backend systems using a variety of modern technologies, with a strong focus on cloud-native applications.
• Architect, design, and implement microservices and event-driven architectures that leverage AWS services, Kubernetes, and Docker.
• Build and manage serverless applications on AWS, optimizing for cost efficiency and scalability.
• Lead the design and deployment of CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration and automated deployment.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers to integrate backend services, ensuring seamless functionality and performance across the stack.
• Drive the development of cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles, ensuring reliability, security, and maintainability.
• Participate in code reviews, mentoring, and guiding junior engineers in best practices for backend development and cloud technologies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across microservices and cloud infrastructure.
• Continuously stay updated with industry trends and emerging cloud technologies to bring innovative solutions to the team.