Junior Node.js Developer

Your role as a Backend Developer will involve designing, developing, and maintaining backend systems using Node.js (Express/TypeScript). You will be responsible for architecting and deploying cloud-native, serverless solutions on AWS using Lambda, S3, API Gateway, DynamoDB, EventBridge, and SQS. Implementing and managing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with AWS CDK or CloudFormation will also be part of your responsibilities. Developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI or Jenkins for automated deployments is essential. Ensuring high code quality through unit testing, integration testing, and contract testing (PACT) will be crucial. Collaborating with DevOps and integration teams to deliver seamless solutions is a key aspect of the role. You will take end-to-end ownership of assigned modules from design to deployment and maintenance while optimizing performance, scalability, and reliability of backend services. **Key Responsibilities:** - Design, develop, and maintain backend systems using Node.js (Express/TypeScript) - Architect and deploy cloud-native, serverless solutions on AWS using Lambda, S3, API Gateway, DynamoDB, EventBridge, and SQS - Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with AWS CDK or CloudFormation - Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI or Jenkins for automated deployments - Ensure high code quality through unit testing, integration testing, and contract testing (PACT) - Collaborate with DevOps and integration teams to deliver seamless solutions - Take end-to-end ownership of assigned modules from design to deployment and maintenance - Optimize performance, scalability, and reliability of backend services **Must-Have Technical Skills:** - Languages & Frameworks: JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, Node.js (Express) - Cloud & Serverless: AWS Lambda, API Gateway, S3, DynamoDB, CloudFormation/CDK, EventBridge - CI/CD Tools: GitLab CI - Testing: Jest, PACT / Contract Testing - Infrastructure as Code: AWS CDK / Terraform - API Design: RESTful Services and Integrations - Version Control: GitHub / GitLab **Additional Skills (Preferred):** - Proficiency with Java is a big plus - Experience with Boomi or similar iPaaS platforms - Familiarity with Vue.js or other frontend frameworks for basic integration understanding - Exposure to AI tools, APIs, or AI-driven workflows - Understanding of event-driven architecture (SNS, SQS, EventBridge) - Proficiency with SQL / NoSQL databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB,