Senior Software Engineer - (Backend Focused - NodeJS, AWS) - W2 Role

Kellton; Reston (VA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Kellton is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with a backend focus (Node.js, AWS) for a 100% remote, long-term contract. You will design, build, test, and deploy production-grade backend services and microservices, leveraging AWS Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, and full CI/CD pipelines.

Collaboration with cross-functional teams and a strong customer service orientation are essential. The role requires expert Node.js skills, experience with React UI frameworks, and a solid foundation in computer science

Qualifications

• Proficient in NodeJS and scripting in a Cloud based environment.
• Advanced level of experience with React & UI frameworks, tools and technologies
• Develops comprehensive test plans and automation test suites.
• Fundamentals in OO and computer science foundation principles.
• Effective communication skills and customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Designs, builds, tests, deploys and maintains production code for complex web-based applications using Cloud technologies and micro-services with AWS services.
• Develops and monitors full-stack solutions with microservice architecture using NodeJS.
• Collaborates with Engineers, Architects and teams including UX and infrastructure teams.
• Demonstrates strong customer service orientation and clear discernment of client needs.

Skills

Node.js

AWS

React

UI frameworks

Automation testing

Cloud technologies

OO fundamentals

Scripting

DevOps

Education

Bachelor’s degree

AWS certification

Tools

AWS CloudFormation

S3

Lambda

DynamoDB

SNS/SQS

Job description

Position: Senior Software Engineer - (Backend Focused - NodeJS, AWS)

Location: 100% Remote

Duration: Long Term Contract

Required Skills:

• Designs, Builds, tests, deploys and maintains production code for complex web-based applications using Cloud technologies and micro-services with AWS services.
• Expert level experience in NodeJS and scripting in a Cloud based environment
• Advanced level of experience with React & UI frameworks, tools and technologies
• Develops comprehensive test plans and automation test suites.
• Demonstrated advanced experience with AWS Lambda, SNS/SQS, S3, IAM, CloudWatch, RDS and DynamoDB, AWS CICD/CDK devops
• Demonstrated experience in developing and monitoring full stack solutions with microservice architecture using NodeJS
• Responsible for support of and coordinating with other Engineers, Architects and teams including other technology teams such as a User Experience team or an infrastructure team.
• Effective communication skills are a must along with a strong customer service orientation, and the ability to clearly discern client needs.
• Fundamentals in OO and computer science foundation principles.

Preferred Skills:

• High analytical skills and knack to develop and montor tools for High frequency web apps and data services.
• Experience working on Agile teams with the scrum team member attitude – willingness to support the Team to be successful in any area necessary
• Experience with relational databases, and NoSQL databases
• Experience building infrastructure as code using AWS CloudFormation or similar scripting techniques
• Appetite to Learn new things

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or other advanced degree(s)
• Relevant AWS or other professional certifications