Senior Backend Developer

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$49.00/hr - $70.00/hr

Our client is seeking a Senior Backend Developer to join their team! This position is located in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

• Build and operate AWS Lambda–based services and integrate with cloud-native systems
• Develop and maintain internal admin tools using NestJS and Vue.js to support device configuration and portal management
• Design and maintain RESTful APIs and ensure reliable backend-to-frontend integrations
• Write clean, well‑structured, and thoroughly tested code
• Document technical solutions and architectural decisions
• Participate in code reviews, story estimation, sprint ceremonies, and team demos
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize backend systems to ensure performance, scalability, and reliability
• Act as an independent contributor while collaborating effectively with engineers, product partners, and stakeholders
• Share concrete examples of previous work and technical contributions

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of professional backend development experience, preferably in enterprise or production‑scale environments
• Hands‑on experience with AWS Lambda and cloud‑based microservice architectures
• Proven experience building and maintaining enterprise‑scale digital platforms
• Familiarity with NestJS, Vue.js, or comparable backend/frontend frameworks
• Solid understanding of object‑oriented design, RESTful API development, and data modeling
• Experience working with relational and non‑relational databases
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Strong problem‑solving and debugging skills, with the ability to explain technical decisions and outcomes
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a team‑first mindset
• Experience with Dynamo
  
  DB or other No
  
  SQL data stores
• Familiarity with IoT systems, messaging queues, or event‑driven cloud architectures
• Experience contributing to or maintaining open‑source or internal libraries
• Employee‑Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401K offered

The approximate pay range for this position is between $49.00 and $70.00
. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.

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