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

Quik Hire Staffing; France; À distance; EUR 85 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Quik Hire Staffing is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js, AWS) to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services for a high-traffic platform. You will work remotely with a distributed team to deliver low-latency cloud-native solutions.

The role emphasizes building Node.js microservices on AWS, implementing RESTful and GraphQL APIs, and leading architectural decisions across EC2, Lambda, and RDS, with automated testing and CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Node.js backend experience.
• AWS experience (EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, CloudFormation).
• RESTful and GraphQL API design & implementation.
• Docker-based containerization and orchestration (Kubernetes or ECS).
• Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or DynamoDB.
• CI/CD and IaC (Terraform).
• Remote work in distributed teams.

Responsabilités

• Design, build, and deploy Node.js microservices on AWS.
• Optimize backend performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Implement RESTful and GraphQL APIs with security focus.
• Lead cloud architecture decisions across EC2, Lambda, and RDS.
• Monitor systems, debug issues, and implement automated tests and pipelines.

Connaissances

Node.js backend development

AWS services

RESTful API design

GraphQL API design

Docker

Kubernetes / ECS

PostgreSQL / MongoDB / DynamoDB

CI/CD

Terraform / CloudFormation

Outils

Docker

Kubernetes

ECS

Terraform

CloudFormation

Description du poste

• Location: Remote (Work from Anywhere)

Role Overview

We are hiring for one of our clients, 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.