Senior Node.js & AWS Serverless Backend Engineer

Opensource Intelligent Solutions

Pretoria

Hybrid

ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,300,000

Full time

35 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

OpenSource Intelligent Solutions in Pretoria is seeking a senior Back-End Developer (Advanced) to join a global technology environment focused on cloud-based solutions. You will work with Node.js and AWS serverless, shaping architecture, DevOps practices and mentoring teams.

The role requires a seasoned engineer with 10+ years in Node.js production, strong AWS skills, and leadership experience. Expect a fast-paced, Agile setup with hybrid work and a 3-year renewable contract.

Qualifications

10+ years' production experience with Node.js in serverless environments.
5+ years' automated testing (unit & E2E).
5+ years' hands-on AWS serverless experience (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB).
Proven experience leading IT/development teams and technical leadership.
Strong AWS cloud, Kubernetes, IaC (CloudFormation/Terraform), and CI/CD skills.
Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases and cloud monitoring.

Responsibilities

Design, develop and operate production-ready backend applications with 24/7 support.
Build scalable backends using Node.js and AWS serverless tech.
Design and maintain AWS services (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, SQS/SNS, Kinesis, S3, CloudWatch).
Develop IaC using CloudFormation or Terraform and manage CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions).
Monitor, secure and optimize cloud solutions; mentor and guide technical teams.
Collaborate in an Agile/Scrum environment and produce technical docs.