Job Title
Senior Developer – AWS Cloud‑Native (Node.js / TypeScript)
Location
Princeton, NJ (2 days hybrid per month)
Security Clearance
Must be able to obtain Public Trust clearance.
Role Type
W2 only OR IC.
Position Overview
Client is seeking a Senior Developer with strong experience in AWS cloud-native application development and TypeScript to support the design and development of their platform. In this role, you will work closely with architects, product owners, and engineering teams to design and build scalable, secure, and high-performing applications. You will contribute to technical design decisions, develop high-quality backend services, and help ensure engineering has best practices across the team. The ideal candidate is passionate about building modern cloud-native systems, enjoys solving complex technical problems, and thrives in a collaborative Agile environment.
Required Qualifications
- Strong experience in Node.js and TypeScript development
- Strong experience building and deploying cloud-native applications on AWS
- Experience developing serverless applications on AWS, including API Gateway, AWS Lambda, SQS, SNS, and IAM roles and permissions
- Experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases, with PostgreSQL preferred
- Strong knowledge of ECMAScript (ES6+)
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Git-based workflows (GitLab preferred)
- Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, or Amazon ECS
- Experience using collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence
- Strong problem‑solving, debugging, and analytical skills
- Ability to work effectively in an Agile development environment