Senior Back-End Developer (Contract)

MOGEL; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovatives Unternehmen sucht einen Senior Back-End Developer, um skalierbare, cloud-native APIs und Dienste zu entwerfen und zu erstellen. In dieser Rolle arbeiten Sie mit Technologien wie Java, Node.js und AWS, um leistungsstarke Backend-Systeme zu entwickeln. Sie werden Teil eines Teams, das Qualität, Architektur und sauberen Code schätzt, und haben die Möglichkeit, in einem flexiblen Remote- oder Hybrid-Setup zu arbeiten. Diese Position bietet nicht nur die Chance, an bedeutenden Anwendungen zu arbeiten, sondern auch die Möglichkeit, Ihre Karriere in einem dynamischen Umfeld weiterzuentwickeln.

Qualifications

• 8+ Jahre Erfahrung in der Backend-Entwicklung mit Java und Node.js.
• Proficiency in AWS-Cloud-Umgebungen und CI/CD-Prozessen.

Responsibilities

• Entwickeln und Optimieren von APIs für Frontend-Interoperabilität.
• Zusammenarbeit mit DevOps-Teams zur Optimierung von CI/CD-Workflows.

Skills

Java

Node.js

AWS

CI/CD

Microservices

RESTful Architecture

DynamoDB

Redshift

Aurora

Docker

Kubernetes

Kafka

OpenTelemetry

Job description

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Job Title: Senior Back-End Developer (Contract)

Location: California (Hybrid or Remote) – Nearshore LATAM applicants welcome

Type: Contract (6–8 months, potential for extension)

Experience Level: Senior

About the Role

We’re seeking a Senior Back-End Developer to design and build scalable, cloud-native APIs and services. You’ll work with Java, Node.js, and AWS, shaping architecture that supports high-volume, performance-critical applications.

What You’ll Do

• Build secure, high-performance backend systems using Java and Node.js
• Design scalable microservices integrated with AWS (Lambda, EC2, S3, Redshift)
• Develop and optimize APIs for front-end and platform interoperability
• Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to streamline CI/CD workflows
• Lead system design discussions and refactor legacy codebases as needed

What You Bring

• 8+ years of experience in backend development
• Proficiency in Java, Node.js, and AWS cloud environments
• Deep understanding of CI/CD, microservices, and RESTful architecture
• Hands-on experience with DynamoDB, Redshift, Aurora, and scalable data models
• Bonus: Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, or OpenTelemetry

Why Join Us

• Build backend infrastructure for impactful, next-gen applications
• Join a team that values quality, architecture, and clean code
• Flexible remote/hybrid setup and opportunity to extend the contract
• Background check required (7-year criminal history)

Seniorities and Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Software Development

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