Remote Backend Engineer - Node.js & AWS Serverless

Acuity Consultants; Wes-Kaap; Remote; ZAR 1,080,000 - 1,320,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FinTech company in South Africa is seeking an Intermediate Backend Engineer with experience in Node.js and AWS Serverless architecture for a fixed-term remote contract. The role involves designing and maintaining serverless backend systems, focusing on API-first and event-driven services. Candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant experience along with a solid understanding of databases. This position offers potential for conversion into a permanent role and exposure to cutting-edge technology.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience designing and operating serverless architectures on AWS.
• Solid understanding of API-first and event-driven system design.
• Proven ability to design and work with SQL and/or NoSQL databases, focusing on performance and scalability.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain serverless backend systems on AWS using Node.js.
• Build API-first and event-driven services.
• Contribute to the implementation, scalability, performance, and stability of backend services.

Skills

Node.js

AWS Serverless architecture

API-first design

Event-driven system design

Job description

A leading FinTech company in South Africa is seeking an Intermediate Backend Engineer with experience in Node.js and AWS Serverless architecture for a fixed-term remote contract. The role involves designing and maintaining serverless backend systems, focusing on API-first and event-driven services. Candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant experience along with a solid understanding of databases. This position offers potential for conversion into a permanent role and exposure to cutting-edge technology.