Remote Principal Cloud-Native Backend Architect

AssureSoft - Careers

United States

Remote

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

AssureSoft is seeking an experienced Senior Backend Engineer to design scalable microservices and cloud-native backends using Node.js, GraphQL, and AWS. You will mentor engineers, set coding standards, and drive AI-assisted development practices across full‑stack teams.

The role emphasizes strong distributed systems knowledge, modern testing, and robust security. A remote-friendly position offering world‑class projects with long-term growth.”

Qualifications

  • I am a senior backend developer with 7+ years of backend experience, proficient in Node.js.
  • Strong full‑stack experience with React, TypeScript, Node.js, and GraphQL.
  • Experience designing scalable microservices and serverless architectures.
  • Deep knowledge of GraphQL, REST, and event‑driven architectures.
  • Hands‑on with AWS Lambda, API Gateway, S3, DynamoDB, and RDS/Aurora.
  • Experience with PostgreSQL and DynamoDB.
  • Strong background in unit testing, CI/CD, and automation.
  • Experience with Jest and React Testing Library.
  • Experience using AI tools such as Claude Code, Amazon Q, Cursor or GitHub Copilot.
  • Proven ability to mentor engineers and act as a technical authority.
  • Advanced English and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Define scalable, secure microservices and microfrontend architectures.
  • Design cloud-native backends using Node.js, GraphQL, and AWS.
  • Establish technical direction, coding standards, and engineering best practices.
  • Mentor engineers and provide high-value architectural code reviews.
  • Drive adoption of AI-assisted development tools.
  • Build and integrate React-based micro frontends.
  • Promote test-first development, automation, and CI/CD practices.
  • Align technical strategies with business objectives.
  • Improve application performance, observability, and security.

Skills

Node.js
React
TypeScript
GraphQL
Microservices
Serverless architectures
CI/CD
Unit testing
English communication
Mentoring

Tools

AWS Lambda
API Gateway
S3
DynamoDB
RDS/Aurora
PostgreSQL
Jest
React Testing Library
Codemods/AI tools (Claude Code, Amazon Q, Cursor, Copilot)

Job description

AssureSoft is seeking an experienced Senior Backend Engineer to design scalable microservices and cloud-native backends using Node.js, GraphQL, and AWS. You will mentor engineers, set coding standards, and drive AI-assisted development practices across full‑stack teams.

The role emphasizes strong distributed systems knowledge, modern testing, and robust security. A remote-friendly position offering world‑class projects with long-term growth.”

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