Real-Time Node.js Backend Engineer - AWS Microservices

Opus Recruitment Solutions; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Opus Recruitment Solutions in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Node.js Developer for a 6-month contract based in Bristol, onsite 3 days a week. You will focus on backend development, building scalable APIs and real-time data streams in AWS.

The role emphasises event-driven architectures, microservices, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software. Start ASAP and expect 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience with Node.js and TypeScript.
• Experience building APIs and microservices.
• Experience with Kafka, Kinesis, or similar streaming technologies.
• Strong understanding of event-driven architectures.
• Hands-on AWS experience.
• Experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with CI/CD and modern development practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services using Node.js and TypeScript.
• Build scalable APIs and data streaming solutions.
• Develop cloud-native applications on AWS.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software.
• Contribute to code reviews, testing, and engineering best practices.
• Optimise application performance, scalability, and reliability.

Skills

Node.js

TypeScript

APIs

Microservices

Streaming

Event-driven

AWS

SQL/NoSQL

CI/CD

Tools

Kafka/Kinesis

AWS

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Opus Recruitment Solutions in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Node.js Developer for a 6-month contract based in Bristol, onsite 3 days a week. You will focus on backend development, building scalable APIs and real-time data streams in AWS.

The role emphasises event-driven architectures, microservices, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software. Start ASAP and expect 40 hours per week.