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Senior Node.js & Migration Engineer (Contract)

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London

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GBP 125,000 - 150,000

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5 days ago

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Job summary

A leading fintech company is looking for a Senior Node.js & Migration Engineer for a 2-month remote contract. The role requires extensive expertise in backend architecture, migration, and refactoring, with an emphasis on delivering high-quality outputs in a fast-paced environment. Successful candidates will engage in hands-on work with Node.js and AWS while collaborating with a cross-functional team to ensure infrastructure optimization.

Qualifications

Minimum 7 years of backend engineering experience.
Deep expertise in migration and system refactoring projects.
Strong database experience with MySQL and PostgreSQL.

Responsibilities

Lead backend migration and system refactoring tasks.
Optimize existing infrastructure and codebase.
Ensure smooth data migration with minimal downtime.

Skills

Back-end Engineering

Node.js

AWS

Database Management

TypeScript

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About The Role

We’re seeking a Senior Node.js and AWS Engineer with strong migration, refactoring, and backend architecture expertise to support a fast-paced fintech project. This is a 2-month remote contract with an immediate start, ideal for someone who thrives in high-impact, delivery-focused environments.

Location: Fully Remote

Type: Contract (2 months)

Start Date: ASAP

Industry: Fintech

About The Role

We’re seeking a Senior Node.js and AWS Engineer with strong migration, refactoring, and backend architecture expertise to support a fast-paced fintech project. This is a 2-month remote contract with an immediate start, ideal for someone who thrives in high-impact, delivery-focused environments.

Key Responsibilities

Lead backend migration and system refactoring tasks to improve performance, scalability, and maintainability.
Work hands-on with Node.js (TypeScript), AWS, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.
Optimise existing infrastructure and codebase for a secure and compliant fintech environment.
Collaborate with a cross-functional team of developers, architects, and product managers.
Ensure smooth data migration and system continuity with minimal downtime.
Implement best practices for cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, and backend architecture.

Requirements

Minimum 7 years of backend engineering experience, with a strong recent focus on Node.js and AWS.
Deep expertise in migration and system refactoring projects.
Proficient in TypeScript and modern backend design patterns.
Strong database experience with MySQL and PostgreSQL.
Excellent understanding of cloud security and compliance in a fintech context.
Ability to work autonomously and deliver high-quality code under tight deadlines.
Fluent English communication skills and remote collaboration experience.

Nice to Have

Experience with fintech applications or financial data systems.
Familiarity with serverless architecture or microservices on AWS.
Experience with containerization (Docker, ECS/Fargate, etc.).

Contract Details

Duration: 2 months

Location: Fully remote

Start Date: ASAP

Daily rate: Competitive, based on experience

To Apply: Send your CV and relevant work experience to info@alteam.io

NO RECRUITER OR RECRUITMENT AGENCY

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Employment type

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Job function

Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting

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