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We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Backend Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in TypeScript and AWS Serverless technologies.
Important: We are specifically looking for candidates with backend-focused TypeScript experience. Candidates whose primary experience is in Frontend TypeScript development will not be considered.
The ideal candidate should have strong experience building scalable backend systems using TypeScript on AWS Serverless architecture, along with expertise in event-driven systems, REST APIs, AI-enabled applications, identity and access management, NoSQL, and cloud-native engineering practices.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using TypeScript on AWS Serverless architecture.
Build and manage RESTful APIs, domain integrations, and event-driven workflows across multiple enterprise systems.
Architect and implement distributed systems using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, EventBridge, and related AWS services.
Develop and maintain Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) services using TypeScript.
Build AI-enabled applications leveraging Claude, AWS Bedrock, and LangGraph.
Design and orchestrate AI workflows, intelligent agents, RAG solutions, and enterprise AI integrations.
Work with DynamoDB/NoSQL and integrate with enterprise analytics platforms such as Snowflake.
Implement caching strategies to improve application performance and scalability.
Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Architects, Frontend Engineers, and Data Engineering teams.
Drive engineering excellence through code reviews, automated testing, CI/CD, and cloud-native best practices.
Actively participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement.
Required SkillsBackend Development
Strong hands-on experience with TypeScript for backend development.
Extensive experience with TypeScript on AWS Serverless.
Strong knowledge of REST APIs, microservices, and Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) architectures.
Experience designing and developing scalable enterprise backend applications.
AWS Serverless
Strong expertise in:
AWS Lambda
API Gateway
EventBridge
Cognito
AWS CDK
Experience developing cloud-native applications using AWS Serverless architecture.
Event-Driven Architecture
Strong experience designing and implementing scalable event-driven architectures.
Experience building integrations across multiple business and enterprise domains.
Generative AI & AI Platforms
Hands-on experience with:
Claude
AWS Bedrock
LangGraph
Python
Bedrock Guardrails
AI Agents
RAG-based solutions
Experience designing AI workflows and enterprise AI integrations.
Identity & Access Management
Strong understanding of:
OAuth 2.0
OpenID Connect (OIDC)
Okta
Microsoft Entra ID
Experience implementing:
OAuth scopes
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Enterprise entitlements
Authorization frameworks
Strong understanding of securing enterprise applications through appropriate authentication and authorization mechanisms.
AI-Assisted Coding – Mandatory
Proficiency with Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or similar AI coding tools.
Ability to leverage AI for:
Code generation
Testing
Debugging
Refactoring
Documentation
Experience working in an AI-first engineering environment with measurable productivity improvements.
Data & Analytics
Strong understanding of DynamoDB and NoSQL data models.
Experience implementing caching strategies.
Understanding of enterprise data platforms.
Experience integrating backend applications with Snowflake for analytics and reporting.
DevOps & Engineering Practices
Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
Strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
Experience with Git-based workflows.
Knowledge of application monitoring and observability.
Understanding of cloud security best practices.
Agile Delivery
Proven experience working in a real Agile/Scrum environment.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Experience delivering high-quality software in iterative development environments.
Preferred Qualifications
AWS Certifications.
Experience with Domain-Driven Design (DDD).
Experience in Financial Services or Enterprise SaaS environments.
Strong understanding of Cloud Security and DevOps practices.
Work arrangement
Yes
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