Senior Software Engineer (Remote)

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our client’s dynamic and innovative team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in AWS, Node.js, and React, with a proven track record of building scalable and robust web applications. As a senior team member, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and delivering high-quality software solutions while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to architectural decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Design and Development: Architect, design, and develop scalable and efficient web applications using Node.js for the backend and React for the frontend.
• Cloud Infrastructure: Leverage AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB, and API Gateway) to build, deploy, and maintain cloud-based solutions.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers, to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Code Quality: Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code. Conduct code reviews and enforce best practices to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Performance Optimization: Analyze and optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and growth.
• Problem-Solving: Identify and resolve technical challenges, ensuring the delivery of robust and efficient solutions.
• Security and Compliance: Ensure applications adhere to industry best practices for security and compliance standards.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with emerging technologies and trends to enhance the team’s capabilities and deliver innovative solutions.

Requirements:

• Experience: 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a focus on AWS, Node.js, and React.
• AWS Expertise: Strong knowledge of AWS services and architecture, including serverless frameworks and cloud-native development.
• Frontend Development: Proficient in React, with experience in building dynamic, responsive, and user-friendly interfaces.
• Backend Development: Extensive experience in building RESTful APIs and microservices with Node.js.
• Database Knowledge: Proficiency with relational and NoSQL databases, such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, and DynamoDB.
• DevOps: Experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
• Testing: Familiarity with unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Cypress).
• Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience with TypeScript for frontend and backend development.
• Knowledge of GraphQL and related frameworks.
• Familiarity with analytics tools and performance monitoring (e.g., New Relic, Datadog).
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.