Backend Node.js Developer (AWS)

Quick Facts

• Role: Backend Node.js Developer (AWS)

• Focus: Scalable cloud-native backend APIs and services

• Work mode: Remote

• Location/Eligibility: Based in Portugal

• Duration: 10–12 months

• Start: ASAP

Description

You’ll design, develop, and maintain backend applications and APIs using Node.js. The work focuses on building scalable, secure, high-performing solutions on AWS, collaborating with distributed teams, and improving system architecture and performance. You’ll also troubleshoot and resolve issues across development and production while following engineering best practices for code quality and maintainability.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Node.js backend applications and APIs

• Build and support scalable, secure, high-performing solutions on AWS

• Collaborate with distributed teams to deliver high-quality software

• Contribute to system architecture, performance optimization, and continuous improvement

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across development and production

• Follow engineering best practices to ensure code quality, reliability, and maintainability

Requirements

• 5+ years of backend software development experience

• Strong hands-on experience with Node.js

• Deep experience working with AWS and cloud-native architectures

• Experience developing and maintaining APIs and backend services

• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

• English C1 level or higher (written and spoken)

• Immediate availability or maximum notice period of 1 week

• Based in Portugal

Nice to Have

• Microservices architecture experience

• Containerization knowledge (Docker)

• Experience in fully remote international environments

• AWS certifications

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on an international, scalable cloud-native backend project

• Remote work and a 10–12 month assignment starting ASAP

• Chance to contribute from day one in a fast-paced environment