Back End Developer

Back End Developer - 70399 Location: Greenwood Village CO 80111, 4/1 Hybrid, 4 days onsite, 1 day remote Duration: 6-9 Months Contract with possibility of extension Job Description: Emerging Technology is seeking a highly skilled back-end developer to join our team and contribute to the development of scalable and efficient backend systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Node.js and AWS, with extensive experience in designing, building, and maintaining APIs and cloud-based services. This role also requires proficiency in working with databases and containerization technologies. Must-Have Skills: 5 years of experience as a Backend Developer. Strong proficiency in Node.js and JavaScript. Extensive experience with AWS services (Lambda, S3, API Gateway, EC2, RDS, DynamoDB, etc.). Solid understanding of RESTful API design and best practices. Experience with databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB. Proficiency in version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines. Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker. Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on performance and security. Knowledge of AWS Well-Architected Framework. Nice to Have Skills: Culture Fit / Personality: Professional Willing to learn Ideally wants someone that is versatile, proactive, and hungry enough to contribute to other projects once the CDP portal is built out and is seeking longevity in a role, can expand their skillsets, pick up new technologies, and is looking to grow professionally Education/Certification Requirements: Bonus/Nice to Have AWS Certifications - preferably on the development side, development-focused AWS certifications Day to day responsibilities: The developer will: Develop scalable API services for new features. Optimize backend performance and ensure AWS integration. Implement security and best practices for a reliable portal. Working closely with various developers, interacting with architects and working under their guidance Follows company software development lifecycle to design, code, configure, test, debug, and document system and application programs. Assists in preparing technical design specifications based on functional requirements and analysis documents. Reviews functional requirements, analysis and design documents and provides feedback. Collaborates with other development staff to achieve quality and consistency. Participates in architecture, design and code reviews. Develops and maintains operational and system level documentation.