Lead Backend Engineer - GenAI & AWS Expert

Accylerate, LLC.; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Accylerate, LLC. seeks a Lead Backend Engineer to design and deliver scalable cloud-native systems on AWS, leveraging Node.js with TypeScript and serverless architectures. You will mentor engineering teams, drive technical excellence, and build Generative AI solutions including RAG-style apps and LLM-powered tools.

Agile practices and strong security/performance standards are essential. The role emphasizes hands-on development and leadership to ensure high quality, maintainability, and rapid

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience designing, building, and maintaining scalable web apps in AWS environments.
• Experience leading engineering teams and mentoring peers in GenAI projects.
• Strong REST/GraphQL API design and modern JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver scalable, secure cloud-native software on AWS using Node.js/TypeScript and serverless patterns.
• Lead Agile ceremonies, drive engineering standards, and mentor team members in best practices.
• Collaborate with product owners and architects to translate ideas into tangible, testable features.
• Establish observability, security, and performance improvements across services.

Skills

Node.js

TypeScript

AWS

Serverless

GenAI

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

DynamoDB

Redshift

APIs

Job description

Accylerate, LLC. seeks a Lead Backend Engineer to design and deliver scalable cloud-native systems on AWS, leveraging Node.js with TypeScript and serverless architectures. You will mentor engineering teams, drive technical excellence, and build Generative AI solutions including RAG-style apps and LLM-powered tools.

Agile practices and strong security/performance standards are essential. The role emphasizes hands-on development and leadership to ensure high quality, maintainability, and rapid