Principal Backend Engineer (AWS, Microservices)
Job Description
Job DescriptionPrincipal Backend Engineer (AWS, Microservices)
Title: Principal Backend Engineer
Location: REMOTE or in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Salary: $135k-$175k (depends on experience) + benefits
Requirements: 8+ years back-end development, AWS services, Node.js, RESTful APIs, relational databases. Preferred experience in event-driven architectures, observability tools and graph databases. Background in lending/finance is ideal.
Position Overview
We are an established and growing software/lending service specialized in small business lending. Due to growth, we are now seeking a highly skilled Principal Backend Engineer to lead our backend microservices that power our lending/banking SaaS platform. This role involves designing and implementing scalable and reliable backend systems while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of backend systems and APIs.
- Architect and implement cloud-native applications using AWS services.
- Ensure the performance, scalability, and security of applications.
- Collaborate with product managers and frontend engineers to define and implement new features.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and improvement.
- Implement CI/CD pipelines and automate deployment processes to improve efficiency.
- Manage database systems and ensure data consistency and reliability.
- Stay updated with industry trends and best practices to drive innovation within the team.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in backend development, particular strength with Node.js.
- Strong experience with containerization tools- Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS.
- Proficiency in designing RESTful APIs and working with PostgreSQL.
- Familiarity with microservices architecture and containerization.
- Experience with cloud services including EC2, RDS, S3, DynamoDB, and SNS/SQS.
- Knowledge of CI/CD tools like GitHub, GitLab, CircleCI, and AWS CodePipeline.
- Experience with infrastructure as code tools and practices.
- Understanding of security best practices for scalable online services.
- Previous experience in lending or finance industry is ideal.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Parental leave
- Home office stipend
- Remote/hybrid flexibility
- PTO
- 401k
- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 09/02/2025 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
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