Node Developer with AWS

Ampstek; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampstek is seeking an experienced Node.js Developer in Plano, TX to own backend solutions and scale cloud-native apps.

You'll work with AWS Lambda, API Gateway, databases, and Docker/Kubernetes, delivering RESTful APIs, microservices, and CI/CD pipelines in an Agile team. Strong problem-solving and communication are essential for collaboration with DevOps and architects.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software development experience.
• Strong hands-on with AWS cloud services and architecture.
• Proficient in REST APIs, microservices, and serverless patterns.
• Experience with Git, Docker, CI/CD, and Agile workflows.
• Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases and performance debugging.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Build and deploy cloud-native applications using AWS services.
• Develop serverless and event-driven applications.
• Implement authentication, authorization, security, and performance optimization.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance.
• Collaborate with architects, DevOps, and cross-functional teams.

Skills

AWS expertise

Node.js

REST APIs

Microservices

Serverless

CI/CD

Git

Docker

Agile

SQL/NoSQL

Debugging

Communication

Kubernetes

IaC

Tools

AWS Lambda

API Gateway

S3

EC2

DynamoDB

SQS

SNS

CloudWatch

Terraform

CloudFormation

CDK

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Node.js Developer with strong hands-on experience in AWS cloud services and backend application development. The ideal candidate should have excellent coding skills in Node.js, experience developing scalable applications, REST APIs, microservices, and deploying cloud-based solutions on AWS.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Build and deploy cloud-native applications using AWS services.
• Work extensively with AWS services such as Lambda, API Gateway, S3, EC2, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS, and CloudWatch.
• Develop serverless and event-driven applications.
• Implement authentication, authorization, security, and performance optimization.
• Work with databases such as MongoDB, PostgreSQL, or MySQL.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance.
• Collaborate with architects, DevOps engineers, and cross-functional teams.

Required Skills

• 7+ years of experience in software development.
• Solid experience with AWS cloud services and architecture.
• Hands-on experience with AWS Lambda, API Gateway, S3, EC2, DynamoDB, SQS, and SNS.
• Strong knowledge of REST APIs, microservices, and serverless architecture.
• Experience with Git, Docker, CI/CD, and Agile methodologies.
• Good understanding of SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• AWS certification (Developer Associate or Solutions Architect).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK).
• Knowledge of Java/Spring Boot is an added advantage.
• Experience with Kubernetes and containerized deployments.