Backend Software Engineer

Remote contract in US. EST Preferred. Visa Sponsorship not available.

We are looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer to join our Integration team. The role involves designing and developing secure, scalable, and resilient integration services connecting key enterprise applications (ERP, SCM, CRM, eCommerce) using AWS-based microservices built with Node.js, Java, or Python.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in backend API development, AWS deployment, and DevOps/observability practices. Exposure to enterprise integration flows (e.g., Order-to-Cas, AR) is preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Node.js (Java/Python exposure a plus).
• Build microservices on AWS using services like (not limited to) Lambda, API Gateway, RDS, S3, ECS, Glue, EventBridge, SQS, SNS etc.
• Ensure high performance, reliability, and cost efficiency of applications.
• Debug and resolve production issues within SLAs.
• Prepare and maintain HLD/LLD and technical documentation.
• Implement monitoring and tracing with CloudWatch, Dynatrace, Splunk, and AWS X-Ray.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or CodePipeline.
• Apply security best practices across IAM, Secrets Manager, and KMS.
• Use Infrastructure as Code tools such as CloudFormation, CDK, or Serverless Framework.
• Conduct automated testing using Mocha, Jest, and mocking tools.
• Collaborate through GitHub (PRs, reviews) and track delivery using Jira.

Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of backend development experience, primarily in Node.js (Java/Python exposure beneficial).
• Strong hands-on experience with like (not limited to) Lambda, API Gateway, RDS, S3, ECS, Glue, EventBridge, SQS, SNS etc..
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD automation, and observability tools (Dynatrace, Splunk, CloudWatch).
• Understanding of security, IAM, and KMS concepts.
• Working knowledge of IaC (Serverless, CDK, or CloudFormation).
• Proficiency in GitHub for source control and Jira for Agile workflows.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with distributed, cross-geography teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or AWS Fargate.
• Exposure to enterprise integrations (ERP, Order-to-Cash, AR cycles).
• Experience developing Python-based microservices or GenAI applications using RAG/MCP frameworks.

Our Fortune Technology client is ranked as one of the best companies to work with, in the world. As a global leader in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software, they foster a progressive culture, creativity, and a flexible work environment using cutting-edge technologies.