Senior Backend & DevOps Developer

Job Description:

We have developed the next generation of our Community Management System (CMS). Our primary focus is to mature the overall ecosystem, add more community types and value-added services, integrate into more specialised modules as well as to further innovate our core system and integration layer.

We are looking for a Senior Backend & DevOps Developer with AWS or related Cloud experience that enjoys working with IaC (Infrastructure as Code), CI/CD Pipelines, Serverless (Lambdas, EventBridge etc), NodeJS, REST APIs, PostgreSQL etc.

What you will be doing:

• Write and maintain serverless functions using AWS Lambda, preferably in NodeJS
• Use or implement other AWS Services in-line with customer requirements and architecture framework E.g. DynamoDB, AppSync, EventBridge, PinPoint, S3 etc.
• Share overall responsibility for the CI/CD Pipelines, AWS Infrastructure and REST APIs
• Ensure full understanding of all systems. This includes infrastructure, integrations, back-end and front-end business logic and technology stack
• Assist with support requests that have been escalated to the development 3rd Line Support
• Staying abreast of developments in programming languages and AWS services
• Continuous learning and relevant certifications for both professional and personal development are encouraged
• Continuous improvement of performance and system stability
• Adhere to Agile practices and methodologies

What we are looking for:

• Cloud, preferably AWS experience
• Hands-on technical expertise in backend development and DevOps activities
• JavaScript/Typescript for NodeJS in Lambdas
• Experience in Database administration (PostgreSQL) would be beneficial but not required
• Experience with RESTful APIs and 3rd party integration in general
• Exposure to Lean and Agile methodologies
• Good problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset
• Self-motivated and energetic individual with a hands-on approach
• Good coding habits: (Reviews, TDD etc)

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Necessary training / education in skills required above.
• Relevant bachelors degree (B.SC Computer Studies or IT / B.Eng. Computer, Electronic) would be preferred.
• 6+ years' experience working on projects like these are preferred