Job Title: Senior Node.js Developer

Company Name: CMH Works LLC

Job Url: https://cmhworks-llc.hiringthing.com/job/993163/senior-node-js-developer

Job Description: Senior Node.JS Developer (7–10+ Years Experience) 

Location: 100% Remote — U.S.-Based & U.S. Time Zones Only;

Commitment: Part-Time (20+ hours/week as needed) 

Engagement: Independent Contractor (1099) — Direct Hire (No Agencies)

Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizen Required

About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Node.js Developer with 7–10 years of professional experience, including strong hands‑on experience building and operating Node.js services on AWS. This role focuses on designing scalable backend systems, developing secure APIs, and contributing to cloud‑native architecture in a production AWS environment.

You will collaborate closely with Systems Engineers, DevOps, and product teams to build reliable, high‑performance services that support business‑critical applications.

Strong communication skills are essential. You will be expected to clearly explain technical decisions, provide regular updates, and participate actively in Scrum ceremonies. 


Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Node.js and TypeScript/JavaScript
Build and maintain RESTful APIs
Develop and deploy Node.js applications on AWS
Design and manage APIs using AWS API Gateway
Contribute to cloud architecture decisions, including scaling, fault tolerance, and cost optimization
Ensure backend systems meet high standards for performance, security, and reliability
Implement authentication and authorization strategies (JWT, OAuth2, OpenID Connect)
Integrate backend services with AWS-managed services and third‑party systems
Collaborate with DevOps teams on CI/CD pipelines, deployment strategies, and monitoring
Lead code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and promote backend best practices
Troubleshoot and resolve production issues and participate in incident response as needed
Required Qualifications
7–10 years of professional software development experience
7+ years of hands‑on Node.js development experience
Proven experience running Node.js applications in AWS environments
Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+) and/or TypeScript
Experience with Node.js frameworks such as Express.js, NestJS, or Fastify
Solid understanding of asynchronous programming, event loops, and non‑blocking I/O
Strong experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
Proficiency with Git and modern branching strategies
Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments
Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills

Preferred Certifications and Skills
AWS Certifications are a plus, such as:
AWS Certified Developer – Associate
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional
Experience with serverless architectures, including AWS Lambda and API Gateway
Experience with Docker and container orchestration (ECS or EKS)
Knowledge of infrastructure as code (Terraform, AWS CDK, or CloudFormation)
Experience with event‑driven architectures and messaging systems (SQS, SNS, Kafka)
Familiarity with observability and monitoring tools (CloudWatch, OpenTelemetry, Datadog)
Experience building high‑traffic, distributed systems
Exposure to frontend technologies (React, Angular, or Vue) for effective cross‑team collaboration

Additional Requirements
U.S. Citizenship (Required) 
Reliable high-speed internet 
Availability to commit 20+ hours per week when required 
Willingness to complete a technical skills assessment 
Important Notes
No agencies. No third-party recruiters.
This role is for senior-level Angular professionals only.Candidates without extensive Node.JS experience will not be considered.

JOB CODE: 1000059