Remote Principal Cloud-Native Backend Architect

AssureSoft - Careers; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

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.”