Senior Backend Engineer - Node.js & AWS (Remote)

Quik Hire Staffing; United States; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Quik Hire Staffing is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js, AWS) to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services for a high-traffic platform. This fully remote role offers collaboration with cross-functional teams in a cloud-native environment.

You will design, build, and deploy Node.js microservices on AWS, optimize performance and reliability, and implement RESTful and GraphQL APIs with security in mind.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Node.js backend development experience.
• Strong knowledge of AWS services and cloud-native design patterns.
• Experience building scalable microservices and APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy Node.js-based microservices using AWS services.
• Optimize backend systems for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Implement RESTful and GraphQL APIs with a focus on security and efficiency.
• Lead architectural decisions for cloud infrastructure (EC2, Lambda, RDS).
• Monitor system health, debug issues, and implement CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

RESTful API design

GraphQL API design

CI/CD practices

Automated testing

Cloud-native development

Tools

Node.js

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes / ECS

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

DynamoDB

Terraform

Job description

• Location: Remote (Work from Anywhere)

Role Overview

We are hiring for one of our clients, seeking a Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js, AWS) to work on a Full-Time basis. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend services for a high-traffic platform. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver efficient, low-latency solutions in a cloud-native environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy Node.js-based microservices using AWS services.
• Optimize backend systems for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Implement RESTful and GraphQL APIs with a focus on security and efficiency.
• Lead architectural decisions for cloud infrastructure, including EC2, Lambda, and RDS.
• Monitor system health, debug issues, and implement automated testing and CI/CD pipelines.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience with Node.js backend development.
• Strong proficiency in AWS services such as EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, and CloudFormation.
• Experience with RESTful and GraphQL API design and implementation.
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes or ECS).
• Knowledge of databases, including PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or DynamoDB.
• Experience with automated testing (unit, integration, and end-to-end).
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, distributed team environment.

More About the Opportunity

This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a global leader in the Technology, Information and Internet industry, contributing to the development of a platform serving millions of users worldwide. The contract includes competitive compensation and flexibility to work from anywhere.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We hire based on skills and expertise. All qualified candidates are welcome regardless of background, experience, or prior employment history. Applications are reviewed solely on demonstrated technical ability and qualifications.