Backend Engineer
Estuate Inc is hiring for Backend Engineer
Contract role
Remote
Core Technical Skills (Must Haves)
- AWS CDK 2.x - Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code, construct patterns, stack composition, and CloudFormation synthesis
- AWS PDK - Understanding of PDK project types , monorepo patterns, and Projen configuration management
- Javascript
- TypeScript - Knowledge with strict mode, type inference, generics, utility types, and decorators for CDK constructs
- Projen - Project configuration as code, dependency management, and automated project scaffolding
- Nx Monorepo - Knowledge of task orchestration, dependency graphs, and multi-project builds using Nx extension or commands
- AWS Serverless Architecture - Understanding of Lambda, API Gateway, AppSync, DynamoDB, EventBridge, Step Functions, and serverless design patterns
- GraphQL with AWS AppSync - Query/mutation design, resolver implementation, pipeline resolvers, and subscription patterns
- AWS Construct Library Development - Knowledge of creating reusable CDK constructs, interface design extending base AWS props, and construct composition patterns
- Observability & Monitoring - Experience with CloudWatch dashboards, alarms, synthetic monitoring, X-Ray tracing, and structured logging
Core Technical Skills (Nice to Haves)
- AWS Lambda Powertools - Proficiency with logging, tracing, metrics, and idempotency patterns for TypeScript Lambda functions
- DynamoDB Design - Single-table design and GSI strategies
- PostgreSQL
- AWS Security Best Practices - IAM least privilege, Secrets Manager and AWS Verified Permissions
Domain Knowledge
- Event-Driven Architecture - Understanding of EventBridge patterns, event sourcing, and asynchronous communication between services
- API Design - RESTful and GraphQL API design principles
Development Workflow Requirements
- Git & Version Control - Proficiency with branching strategies, pull requests, and monorepo workflows
- Testing Practices - Unit testing with Jest, integration testing, CDK snapshot testing, and test-driven development
- Documentation - Ability to write clear technical documentation, API references, and architectural decision records
- Code Review - Experience with peer review processes and maintaining code quality standards
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