Senior Software Engineer - Java, Node.js & AWS (Fully Remote)

CreateFuture; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CreateFuture builds scalable, secure software for clients, focusing on Java, Node.js, and AWS. They offer a supportive and friendly culture with flexible working and investment in growth.

As a senior backend engineer, you will design, implement and maintain high-quality services, mentor peers, and drive architectural decisions from discovery to delivery. You will work in a hybrid environment across the US, enabling flexible collaboration and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience with modern Java (8+), Spring Boot, Node.js and AWS.
• Strong RESTful APIs, microservices, SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Containerisation with Docker.
• Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines, testing and observability tooling.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain scalable, secure backend systems using Java, Node.js and Spring ecosystem.
• Lead technical design and architectural discussions, ensuring solutions are maintainable and performant.
• Mentor engineers through coaching and constructive feedback, helping raise capability across the team.

Skills

Java (8+)

Spring Boot

Node.js

AWS

RESTful APIs

Microservices

SQL

NoSQL databases

Docker

CI/CD pipelines

Observability tooling

Tools

Docker

Job description

• Design, build and maintain scalable, secure backend systems using modern Java, Node.js and Spring ecosystem.
• Lead technical design and architectural discussions, ensuring solutions are maintainable and performant.
• Mentor engineers through coaching and constructive feedback, helping raise capability across the team.

What You'll Bring:

• Strong commercial experience with modern Java (8+), Spring Boot, Node.js, and AWS.
• Expertise in RESTful APIs, microservices, SQL and NoSQL databases, and containerisation with Docker.
• Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines, testing, and observability tooling.

What Success Looks Like:

• Write clean, maintainable and highly optimised code, setting high standards for quality and testing.
• Design scalable, resilient systems and make thoughtful architectural decisions.
• Lead projects from discovery through delivery, creating measurable business value.

CreateFuture

CreateFuture builds scalable, secure software for clients, focusing on Java, Node.js, and AWS. They offer a supportive and friendly culture with flexible working and investment in growth.