Senior Backend Engineer — AWS Serverless & Node.js

Opensource; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Opensource is seeking a senior backend engineer to design, develop and operate production-ready applications. You will architect scalable solutions using Node.js in serverless environments and leverage AWS services such as Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, SQS/SNS, Kinesis and S3.

A strong focus on CI/CD, IaC with CloudFormation and Terraform, and Kubernetes is essential. You will lead IT teams, influence technical direction, mentor colleagues, and collaborate with customers and vendors in an

Qualifications

• 5+ years production experience with Node.js in serverless environments.
• 5+ years hands-on AWS Serverless experience including Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB and SQS/SNS.
• 5+ years automated testing experience (unit and end-to-end).
• Proven experience leading IT teams.
• Strong hands-on AWS cloud expertise.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes and Serverless tech.
• IaC experience using CloudFormation and/or Terraform.
• CI/CD experience, preferably GitHub Actions.
• Strong experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with networking and cloud-to-on-prem connectivity.
• Automated deployment and configuration experience.
• Monitoring and log analytics expertise.
• Design and Architecture Pattern understanding.
• Agile/Scrum experience.
• Ability to own complex technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and operate production-ready backend applications.
• Architect scalable solutions using Node.js and AWS Serverless technologies.
• Provide technical leadership to other developers.
• Influence technical solutions and drive improvements across systems.
• Design and operate CI/CD pipelines.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code using CloudFormation and Terraform.
• Work with Kubernetes and serverless environments.
• Automate deployments of applications and infrastructure.
• Work with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Apply design and architecture patterns across projects.
• Monitor and operate using AWS CloudWatch.
• Build automated unit and end-to-end tests.
• Identify risks and drive resolutions.
• Liaise with customers, technical teams and vendors.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation.
• Mentor and share knowledge across teams.
• Work in an Agile/Scrum environment.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Independent work

Communication

Agile mindset

Education

Relevant IT degree or equivalent

Cloud certifications

Developer Associate cloud cert

Professional-level cloud cert

Tools

Node.js

AWS Serverless (Lambda, API Gateway)

DynamoDB

SQS/SNS

Kinesis

S3

CloudFormation

Terraform

Kubernetes

GitHub Actions

CloudWatch

CI/CD

Job description

Opensource is seeking a senior backend engineer to design, develop and operate production-ready applications. You will architect scalable solutions using Node.js in serverless environments and leverage AWS services such as Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, SQS/SNS, Kinesis and S3.

A strong focus on CI/CD, IaC with CloudFormation and Terraform, and Kubernetes is essential. You will lead IT teams, influence technical direction, mentor colleagues, and collaborate with customers and vendors in an