Key Responsibilities

Development & Implementation

Develop high-quality, production-ready code using Node.js, TypeScript, React, and Next.js
Design and implement RESTful APIs and integrate with third-party services
Build responsive, performant front-end components and user interfaces
Develop and maintain PostgreSQL database schemas, queries, and optimizations

Technical Collaboration

Collaborate with product managers and engineering leads to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Work with data scientists to integrate data models and analytics into applications
Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to best practices
Contribute to architectural discussions and technical decision-making

Documentation & Quality Assurance

Write clear, comprehensive technical documentation including API specifications, architecture diagrams, and code comments
Create and maintain Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) for significant technical choices
Implement unit tests, integration tests, and follow best practices
Ensure code meets quality standards through automated testing and CI/CD pipelines

DevOps & Deployment

Work with AWS services (Lambda, RDS, S3, API Gateway, etc.) for deployment and infrastructure management
Contribute to CI/CD pipeline development using AWS CDK and GitHub Actions
Implement monitoring, logging, and observability practices to ensure system health
Support production deployments and troubleshoot issues as needed.

Required Qualifications

Experience

8+ years of professional full-stack software development experience
5+ years of hands-on experience with the following technologies:
Node.js and TypeScript (backend development)
React or Next.js (frontend development)
PostgreSQL (database design, optimization, and management)
AWS cloud services (compute, storage, networking, deployment)
CI/CD pipelines using AWS CDK and GitHub Actions
RESTful API design and implementation
8+ years managing software development projectsthrough complete release cycles from requirements to deployment
8+ years collaborating effectively with cross-functional teamsincluding product, design, data, and business stakeholders

Technical Skills

Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js runtime, and modern ES6+ features
Expert-level knowledge of React, Next.js, and modern frontend development practices
Deep understanding of PostgreSQL including schema design, query optimization, indexing, and performance tuning
Experience with AWS architecture patterns and services (serverless).
Proficiency in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines with infrastructure as code
Strong understanding of RESTful API design principles, versioning, and documentation
Experience with testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress, etc.)
Knowledge of Git version control, branching strategies, and collaborative development workflows
Understanding of security best practices, authentication/authorization, and data protection

Soft Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while meeting deadlines
Collaborative mindset and experience working in agile/scrum environments
Adaptability to changing priorities and ability to context-switch between projects

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with AI development tools (GitHub Copilot or similar AI-assisted coding tools)
Familiarity with additional AWS services beyond core offerings (EventBridge, SQS etc.)
Experience with monitoring and observability tools (CloudWatch, etc.)
Previous contract or consulting experience
Relevant AWS certifications (Developer Associate, Solutions Architect, etc.)

Key Deliverables

NodeJs & AWS - Backend Developer

Backend Developer (Nest.js)