AWS/Node.js Developer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Node.js Developer with deep AWS Cloud expertise to design, build, and maintain our next-generation cloud-native back-end applications. In this role, you will be responsible for developing high-performance RESTful APIs, implementing robust microservices, and managing serverless or containerized architectures within the AWS ecosystem. The ideal candidate is passionate about writing clean, maintainable code, optimizing application performance, and maintaining best-in-class cloud security practices.

Day to Day/Job Function

• Backend Development: Design, develop, and deploy scalable, secure, and robust server-side applications and microservices using Node.js
• Cloud Infrastructure: Build and manage cloud-native solutions using a mix of Serverless architectures (AWS Lambda, API Gateway) and Containerized services
• API Integration: Build, optimize, and document secure RESTful APIs and integrate with internal microservices as well as third-party vendors.
• Database Management: Design, implement, and maintain efficient database schemas across both SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL, AWS RDS) and NoSQL (DynamoDB, MongoDB) systems.
• DevOps & CI/CD: Set up and maintain Automated CI/CD pipelines using Git, GitHub Actions, or AWS CodePipeline. Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
• Performance & Security: Optimize applications for maximum speed, cost efficiency, and scalability. Implement authentication, authorization, and data encryption protocols (IAM, Cognito, OAuth).
• Collaboration & Monitoring: Collaborate closely with frontend developers, DevOps engineers, and product owners in an Agile environment. Troubleshoot production issues and monitor system health using AWS CloudWatch.

• 5+ years of professional backend development experience focused heavily on Node.js and AWS Cloud Services.
• 5+ years of experience in Languages & Frameworks: Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+) and TypeScript, alongside frameworks like Express.js or NestJS.
• 5+ years of Core AWS Stack: Hands-on experience with:
• Compute/Serverless: AWS Lambda, EC2, ECS Fargate
• API & Integration: API Gateway, SQS, SNS, EventBridge
• Storage & DB: S3, DynamoDB, RDS (PostgreSQL/MySQL)
• Security & Operations: IAM, Cognito, Secrets Manager, CloudWatch

Preferred Qualifications

• Testing: Proficiency in writing comprehensive unit and integration tests using frameworks like Jest or Mocha.
• Version Control: Mastery of Git workflows.

Education:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent professional experience).

NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for U.S.-based positions. The starting pay range for this remote role is $102,675.00 to $171,125.00. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations.

Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.

This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally required benefits

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.