Back to SearchWe are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join our innovative team. In this role, you will be responsible for the architecture, development, and maintenance of robust, high-performance backend systems within AWS. You will leverage serverless technologies to deliver scalable, efficient, and secure microservices that align with our evolving business needs. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of cloud architecture, a passion for clean code, and a proven track record of delivering complex backend solutions at scale.
Responsibilities
- Architect and develop backend systems using AWS services like Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB, and API Gateway
- Build and maintain serverless microservices to support a variety of applications
- Take ownership of backend infrastructure, ensuring high performance, scalability, and security
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate backend services with frontend applications
- Define and enforce best practices for coding, performance optimization, and testing
- Mentor and guide junior developers to improve their technical skills and expertise
- Write unit and integration tests to ensure system reliability and maintainability
- Continuously evaluate and improve backend architecture, identifying opportunities for automation and optimization
- Participate in code reviews to maintain high standards of code quality
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in backend development with a strong focus on AWS services (Lambda, CloudWatch, RDS, DynamoDB, Cognito, API Gateway)
- Proficiency in Node.js and modern JavaScript (ES6+)
- Expertise in serverless architectures and the serverless framework
- Strong experience with RESTful API development and integration
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools and deployment automation (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.)
- Proficient in writing automated tests using tools such as Jest or Mocha
- Deep understanding of cloud security best practices and infrastructure management
- Excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills, with the ability to solve complex technical challenges
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across teams
Benefits
- International projects with top brands
- Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
- Healthcare benefits
- Employee financial programs
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
- Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
- Global career opportunities
- Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
- EPAM Employee Groups
- Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn