Node.js Backend Engineer – Cloud

Job DescriptionLocation: TorontoExpereience: 6-8 yearsRequired Skills: Digital : Node.js~Digital : DevOps Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)~Foundation : JavaScriptWere looking for a senior engineer who can design, build, and operate cloudnative backend services on AWS using Node.js. Youll lead solutions from architecture through delivery, mentor teammates, and uphold high standards for scalability, reliability, security, and developer experience. ResponsibilitiesArchitecture DeliveryDesign event-driven and microservices architectures leveraging AWS (e.g., Lambda, API Gateway, ECSEKS, SQSSNS, DynamoDBRDS).Lead endtoend implementation of Node.js services and APIs with strong observability, resiliency, and performance.Define integration contracts, API standards, and service boundaries.Cloud, DevOps ReliabilityImplement IaC (TerraformCloudFormationCDK) for repeatable, compliant environments.Own CICD pipelines (GitHub ActionsCodeBuildCodePipeline) with automated testing and deployment strategies (bluegreen, canary).Build robust monitoring and alerting (CloudWatch, PrometheusGrafana, OpenTelemetry), and drive incidentroot-cause analysis.Security ComplianceApply IAM least-privilege, secrets management (AWS Secrets ManagerParameter Store), VPC networking, WAF.Ensure data protection, threat modeling, secure coding practices, and compliance (SOC2ISOPCI where applicable).Quality Technical LeadershipEstablish coding standards, code reviews, test strategies (unitintegratione2e), and performance baselines.Mentor developers, guide design discussions, and contribute to technical roadmaps.Collaborate crossfunctionally with Product, QA, SRE, and Data teams. Required Qualifications610 years of professional software development experience 4 years building Node.js backend services in production.Strong AWS expertise across compute, networking, storage, and messaging (e.g., LambdaECSEKS, API GatewayALB, SQSSNS, DynamoDBRDS, S3, CloudFront, Route 53, IAM, VPC).Deep knowledge of JavaScriptTypeScript, modern frameworkstooling (ExpressFastifyNestJS), and API design (RESTGraphQL).Proficiency with IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation, CDK) and CICD pipelines.Solid testing practice (JestMochaTap), performance tuning (profiling, load testing), and observability.Experience with distributed systems patterns (eventdriven architecture, idempotency, retriesbackoff, sagasoutbox).Strong grasp of security fundamentals (OWASP, secrets management, KMS, data encryption at restin transit).Excellent communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.Nice-to-HaveExperience with container orchestration (Docker, KubernetesEKS), service mesh (IstioApp Mesh).Data streaming (Kinesis, Kafka), serverless patterns, Step Functions.Caching and search (Redis, ElastiCache, OpenSearchElasticsearch).Database modeling (NoSQL relational), migrations, performance tuning.FinOpsCost optimization, Well-Architected Reviews.Experience with PythonGoJava in backend contexts.Domain knowledge in fintech, payments, or regulated environments.Core Competencies (What Great Looks Like)SystemRequirementsExperience (Years): 4-6 Essential Skills: • Work with project teams throughout the organization to design, implement, and manage CDN infrastructure using Akamai, to ensure high availability, performance, and scalability for customer facing applications and business processes. • Handle multiple priorities and assignments with excellence and precision. • Be a part of a 24/7/365 organization (some after hours support is expected as part of normal on-call rotation). • Directly support line of business development teams, provide guidance to them on implementation and changes for customer facing applications • Develop and maintain security protocols and measures to protect CDN infrastructure from cyber threats. • Monitor and analyze network performance, identifying and resolving issues to optimize content delivery of critical applications. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Akamai CDN solutions with existing systems and applications. • Collaborate with information security teams to implement DDoS protection strategies and other security measures in the CDN. • Provide technical support and guidance to clients and internal teams regarding CDN and security best practices. • Work closely with vendor and professional service teams on delivery related activities and strategy. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. OR similar work experience. • Strong understanding of network protocols (HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, TCP/IP). • Proven experience as a CDN Engineer or similar role, with a strong focus on cybersecurity. • In-depth knowledge of Content Delivery Network technologies, including caching, load balancing, and content optimization. • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. • Strong communication and teamwork abilities. • Experience supporting 24/7/365 customer facing applications at enterprise scale. • Awareness and experience with cybersecurity tools and practices, such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and encryption. • Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., Python, Bash) a plus. • Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH) are a plus but not required.