Remote Back-End Developer: AWS Serverless & APIs

Creative Information Technology India; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Information Technology Inc (CITI) is seeking a Back-End Developer for a remote role. You will design and build RESTful APIs, microservices, and serverless components in AWS, collaborating with analysts, designers, and front-end developers to deliver scalable solutions.

The role focuses on secure, performant backend systems, CI/CD pipelines, and code reviews in an agile environment. Strong knowledge of Node.js or Python and AWS services is required, with excellent English communication.

Qualifications

• Backend development with Node.js or Python.
• Hands-on experience with AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, Cognito and S3.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, Terraform or CDK).
• Understanding of authentication (OIDC/OAuth2, JWT) and cloud security best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and agile teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Build and maintain AWS Lambda functions and event-driven architectures.
• Integrate with AWS services such as API Gateway, DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, Cognito and S3.
• Ensure backend systems are secure, performant, and scalable.
• Implement automated testing and participate in code reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including business analysts, architects, front end developers, and QA testers.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across the stack.

Skills

Node.js

Python

AWS Lambda

API Gateway

DynamoDB

PostgreSQL

Cognito

S3

Serverless

CI/CD

IaC

OIDC/JWT

Security best practices

Agile

English communication

Tools

CloudFormation

Terraform

CDK

CloudWatch

X-Ray

Job description

Creative Information Technology Inc (CITI) is seeking a Back-End Developer for a remote role. You will design and build RESTful APIs, microservices, and serverless components in AWS, collaborating with analysts, designers, and front-end developers to deliver scalable solutions.

The role focuses on secure, performant backend systems, CI/CD pipelines, and code reviews in an agile environment. Strong knowledge of Node.js or Python and AWS services is required, with excellent English communication.