Senior Backend Engineer - Cloud-Native Microservices + 10% Bonus

Harnham; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary up to $140,000

Annual bonus 10%

Fast interview process

Job summary

Harnham is seeking a Software Engineer (Backend) for 100% onsite work in Tempe, AZ. You will design, build, and deploy cloud-native microservices and RESTful APIs, leveraging AWS, Docker, and modern DevOps practices.

Strong experience with Node.js/TypeScript and databases is required, with a focus on scalable backend systems for nationwide deployment. You will collaborate with architects and engineering leaders on system design, platform modernization, and technical strategy, while contributing

Qualifications

• 6+ years of software engineering experience building scalable web applications and APIs.
• Strong backend development experience with Node.js and TypeScript.
• Expertise designing and building microservices architectures.
• Experience with AWS cloud-native and serverless technologies.
• Strong experience with MongoDB, SQL, and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with CI/CD tools, containers, Docker, and modern development practices.
• Strong understanding of Agile software development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy highly scalable cloud-native microservices
• Build and enhance REST APIs and distributed backend services
• Develop solutions using AWS cloud technologies, serverless architectures, and containerized environments
• Partner with architects and engineering leaders on system design, platform modernization, and technical strategy
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automation, and DevOps best practices
• Evaluate emerging technologies and participate in proof-of-concept initiatives
• Collaborate across engineering teams to develop reusable components and drive technical excellence

Skills

Node.js

TypeScript

Microservices

AWS

MongoDB

SQL

NoSQL

CI/CD

Docker

Agile

Backend design

Tools

GraphQL

React

Job description

Harnham is seeking a Software Engineer (Backend) for 100% onsite work in Tempe, AZ. You will design, build, and deploy cloud-native microservices and RESTful APIs, leveraging AWS, Docker, and modern DevOps practices.

Strong experience with Node.js/TypeScript and databases is required, with a focus on scalable backend systems for nationwide deployment. You will collaborate with architects and engineering leaders on system design, platform modernization, and technical strategy, while contributing