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

Quik Hire Staffing; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 1,469,000 - 2,285,000; 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 in a cloud-native environment.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fully remote, distributed setup, own API design (REST and GraphQL), implement secure, low-latency services, and shape cloud infrastructure with Terraform, Kubernetes, and AWS.

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.

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.

Skills

Node.js

AWS

REST API

GraphQL

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

DynamoDB

Testing

Terraform

CI/CD

Remote work

Tools

EC2

Lambda

S3

RDS

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.