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AWS Backend Developer

Summary

Build and maintain serverless backend services for a banking client using Node.js, AWS Lambda, SQS, and IAM, ensuring secure, scalable cloud-native applications.

We are seeking a skilled AWS Backend Developer to our banking client and help build scalable, cloud-native applications. The ideal candidate will have strong experience developing serverless solutions using AWS Lambda, Node.js, and AWS messaging services, with a solid understanding of cloud security and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Node.js and AWS Lambda.
  • Build and support event-driven and serverless applications on AWS.
  • Implement and manage integrations using AWS SQS and other AWS services.
  • Develop secure and scalable APIs and backend components.
  • Configure and maintain AWS IAM roles, policies, and permissions following security best practices.
  • Troubleshoot, optimize, and enhance application performance, reliability, and scalability.
  • Collaborate with architects, DevOps engineers, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.
  • Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment activities.

Required Skills

  • Strong hands-on experience with Node.js backend development.
  • Experience developing serverless applications using AWS Lambda.
  • Experience with AWS SQS and event-driven architectures.
  • Solid understanding of AWS IAM, security principles, and access management.
  • Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs.
  • Familiarity with Git and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with API Gateway, DynamoDB, SNS, EventBridge, or Step Functions.
  • Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, AWS CDK, or CloudFormation).
  • Experience with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Experience working in Agile environments.
  • Financial services or banking industry experience.

What We\'re Looking For

  • Strong backend development expertise and cloud-native mindset.
  • Ability to design scalable and maintainable solutions.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Self-motivated individual who can work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

If you are passionate about building modern serverless applications on AWS and have strong Node.js development experience, we would love to hear from you.

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