Senior Backend Developer

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Developer with strong expertise in AWS Serverless technologies, TypeScript/Node.js, Python, GraphQL, and cloud-native application development. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend services while ensuring security, reliability, and performance across distributed cloud environments.
This role requires hands-on experience with modern AWS services, identity federation, API development, and infrastructure-as-code practices.
Key Responsibilities
7+ years of experience into Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using TypeScript and Node.js.
Build and manage serverless solutions leveraging AWS Lambda, Step Functions, AppSync, and DynamoDB.
Develop secure and performant GraphQL APIs using AWS AppSync.
Implement authentication and authorization solutions using AWS Cognito and SAML 2.0 Federation.
Create and manage cloud infrastructure using AWS CDK (Cloud Development Kit).
Automate CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes using AWS CodeCatalyst and DevOps best practices.
Implement security controls utilizing IAM, WAF, KMS, and other AWS security services.
Configure monitoring, logging, and alerting using Amazon CloudWatch.
Develop event-driven and workflow-based architectures using AWS services.
Collaborate with frontend teams working with React-based applications to define API contracts and data models.
Participate in architecture reviews, code reviews, performance tuning, and production support activities.
Mentor junior developers and contribute to engineering best practices and standards.
Technical Skills
AWS Services
Amazon Cognito
AWS Lambda
AWS Step Functions
AWS AppSync
Amazon DynamoDB
AWS CDK
AWS CodeCatalyst
AWS IAM
AWS WAF
Amazon CloudWatch
AWS KMS
Amazon SES
Development
TypeScript
Node.js
REST APIs
Python
GraphQL
Event-Driven Architecture
Serverless Architecture
Microservices Development
Security & Identity
SAML 2.0 Federation
OAuth 2.0 / OpenID Connect
Authentication & Authorization Design
Secure API Development
Frontend Collaboration
Understanding of React-based applications
Experience integrating backend services with modern web applications
DevOps & Quality
CI/CD Pipelines
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Git-Based Development
Automated Testing
Monitoring & Observability
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with large-scale cloud-native applications.
Strong understanding of distributed systems and scalable architectures.
Experience with Agile/Scrum delivery methodologies.
Key Competencies
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Ownership mindset with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
Mentoring and technical leadership experience.
Nice to Have
Experience with React development.
Experience with multi-tenant SaaS platforms.
Knowledge of container technologies (Docker/Kubernetes).
Exposure to financial services, healthcare, or regulated industry environments.
Experience implementing enterprise SSO solutions.
Expected Outcomes
Deliver highly scalable and secure cloud-native backend services.
Improve platform reliability, observability, and automation.
Enable seamless integration of identity and access management solutions.
Contribute to architectural decisions and engineering excellence across the organization.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No