Node.js Backend Developer - AWS
Summary
Backend developer role building and deploying scalable Node.js applications on AWS, using Express.js, microservices, Docker, and CI/CD, with collaboration across cross-functional teams to deliver secure, high-performing backend solutions.
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Node.js Backend Developer with strong AWS Cloud expertise to design, develop, test, and deploy scalable backend applications. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in Node.js frameworks, microservices architecture, and AWS services, along with strong problem-solving and debugging skills. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, secure, and high-performing backend solutions.
We are looking for an experienced Node.js Backend Developer with strong AWS Cloud expertise to design, develop, test, and deploy scalable backend applications. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in Node.js frameworks, microservices architecture, and AWS services, along with strong problem-solving and debugging skills. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, secure, and high-performing backend solutions.
Must Have Skills (Mandatory)
• Proficiency in designing, developing, testing, and deploying Node.js applications in AWS
• Strong hands-on experience with Node.js and frameworks such as Express.js
• Minimum 3+ years of AWS experience with services like ECS, EC2, S3, Lambda, API Gateway, CloudWatch, CloudFormation, DynamoDB, App Config, and Secrets Manager
• Good understanding of microservices architecture and API security best practices
• Excellent coding and debugging skills in JavaScript (Node.js)
• Strong knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases
• Experience in writing unit test cases for backend APIs using Mocha or Jest
• Familiarity with Docker operations including image creation and containerization
• Understanding of CI/CD pipeline processes
• Good knowledge of AWS services such as SNS, SQS, CloudTrail, Load Balancers, and Route 53
• Proficiency in designing, developing, testing, and deploying Node.js applications in AWS
• Strong hands-on experience with Node.js and frameworks such as Express.js
• Minimum 3+ years of AWS experience with services like ECS, EC2, S3, Lambda, API Gateway, CloudWatch, CloudFormation, DynamoDB, App Config, and Secrets Manager
• Good understanding of microservices architecture and API security best practices
• Excellent coding and debugging skills in JavaScript (Node.js)
• Strong knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases
• Experience in writing unit test cases for backend APIs using Mocha or Jest
• Familiarity with Docker operations including image creation and containerization
• Understanding of CI/CD pipeline processes
• Good knowledge of AWS services such as SNS, SQS, CloudTrail, Load Balancers, and Route 53
Good-to-Have Skills (Optional)
• Exposure to DevOps tools like Jira, Confluence, and ServiceNow
• Knowledge of AWS architecture best practices
• Experience in documenting technical design, troubleshooting steps, and solutions for knowledge sharing
• Ability to learn new technologies and tools quickly
Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• 4 to 7 years of overall experience in backend development with at least 3 years of AWS experience