CMHWorks, LLC - Senior Node.JS Developer

Developer is needed in United States.

Client: CMHWorks, LLC

Location: United States (Remote)

Contract: Part-time

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Node.js Developer with 7–10 years of professional experience, including strong hands-on experience building and operating Node.js services on AWS. This role focuses on designing scalable backend systems, developing secure APIs, and contributing to cloud-native architecture in a production AWS environment.

You will collaborate closely with Systems Engineers, DevOps, and product teams to build reliable, high-performance services that support business-critical applications. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will be expected to clearly explain technical decisions, provide regular updates, and participate actively in Scrum ceremonies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Node.js and TypeScript/JavaScript
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs
• Develop and deploy Node.js applications on AWS
• Design and manage APIs using AWS API Gateway
• Contribute to cloud architecture decisions, including scaling, fault tolerance, and cost optimization
• Ensure backend systems meet high standards for performance, security, and reliability
• Implement authentication and authorization strategies (JWT, OAuth2, OpenID Connect)
• Integrate backend services with AWS-managed services and third-party systems
• Collaborate with DevOps teams on CI/CD pipelines, deployment strategies, and monitoring
• Lead code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and promote backend best practices
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues and participate in incident response as needed

Required Qualifications

• 7–10 years of professional software development experience
• 7+ years of hands-on Node.js development experience
• Proven experience running Node.js applications in AWS environments
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+) and/or TypeScript
• Experience with Node.js frameworks such as Express.js, NestJS, or Fastify
• Solid understanding of asynchronous programming, event loops, and non-blocking I/O
• Strong experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
• Proficiency with Git and modern branching strategies
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Certifications and Skills

• AWS Certifications are a plus, such as:
• AWS Certified Developer – Associate
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional
• Experience with serverless architectures, including AWS Lambda and API Gateway
• Experience with Docker and container orchestration (ECS or EKS)
• Knowledge of infrastructure as code (Terraform, AWS CDK, or CloudFormation)
• Experience with event-driven architectures and messaging systems (SQS, SNS, Kafka)
• Familiarity with observability and monitoring tools (CloudWatch, OpenTelemetry, Datadog)
• Experience building high-traffic, distributed systems
• Exposure to frontend technologies (React, Angular, or Vue) for effective cross-team collaboration

Additional Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship (Required)
• Reliable high-speed internet
• Availability to commit 20+ hours per week when required
• Willingness to complete a technical skills assessment

Important Notes

• No agencies. No third-party recruiters.
• This role is for senior-level Angular professionals only. Candidates without extensive Node.JS experience will not be considered.