Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js + AWS)

Position Title: Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js + AWS) | Fintech Payments Platform

Department IT Software Development

Experience Level: A minimum of 6+ Years of proven hands-on experience in end-to-end App development (Mostly on backend) mainly using Node/Nest JS, and deployments preferably over AWS environments.

Manager: Head of India Operations

Hire type: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: Remote

Worktimes: Near AEST & IST

Tag: Senior Software Engineer, Senior Developer, Senior Principal Engineer

Yularatech is an end-to-end IT services provider offering quality IT solutions to our partner clients. We specialize in IT skills resourcing, IT consulting and outsourced application development and support.

Position Summary

Were urgently looking for a Backend Engineer to step into a critical role supporting our client in the end-to-end payment processing solutions. This position replaces a key team member and requires someone who can contribute immediately and take ownership of backend systems powering high-volume, secure financial transactions.

As a Senior Engineer at Yularatech, the candidate will play a critical role in design, develop, and preferably deploying scalable applications on our AWS environment, ensuring they meet business requirements and adhere to high-quality standards.

Youll focus primarily on backend development (80%), while also being able to collaborate effectively with frontend teams and understand integration points (~20%). This is a highly impactful role in a modern microservices environment with real-world scale and complexity.

If you are a passionate Full stack Developer with a strong desire to create remarkable web experiences and meet the qualifications mentioned, we encourage you to apply.

Technology Stack Overview

Backend (Primary 80%):

• Node.js & TypeScript Core backend stack for fast, scalable services
• NestJS Enterprise-grade framework for modular, maintainable backend systems
• Databases:

1. SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL) Structured, ACID-compliant data storage
2. NoSQL (DynamoDB/MongoDB) Flexible, high-performance stores

• AWS Services:

1. ECS Container orchestration
2. Lambda Serverless backend logic
3. API Gateway, RDS, SQS, CodePipeline Cloud-native components for scalability, integration, and automation

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar tools
• Event-Driven & Microservices Architecture Decoupled systems, scalable event flows
• Security Best Practices IAM, encryption, secure APIs, compliance-aligned architecture
• Basic System Design Scalable, reliable system and API design

Frontend Understanding (Secondary ~20%):

• Familiarity with React, HTML/CSS, and consuming RESTful APIs
• Able to collaborate with frontend teams, debug integration issues, and support full-stack delivery when needed

Key Responsibilities

Translate requirements into actionable technical tasks using Jira

Lead backend feature development from planning through deployment

Manage production releases, monitor performance, and handle incidents

Write clean, efficient, maintainable code and ensure quality through testing

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (frontend, DevOps, QA, product) across regions

Participate in architectural discussions, code reviews, and continuous improvement

Occasionally assist with or debug frontend integration issues when needed

Taking a lead role in the end-to-end development of web applications, including design, coding, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance. Skills and Experience.

Deploy and manage cloud-based applications on AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or Firebase.

Design and maintain microservices architecture for payment processing.

Mandatory / MOST IMPORTANT

Minimum of 6 years of Backend Development experience.

Strong experience with Node.js, TypeScript, and NestJS.

Proven hands-on work with AWS services listed above.

Solid experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases.

Comfortable working in microservices and event-driven architectures.

Working knowledge of frontend integration and cross-functional collaboration.

Familiar with CI/CD workflows, Git, and Agile processes.

Able to join within a month

DESIRABLE

6 8+ years of total experience in backend engineering.

Experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar IaC tools.

Domain experience in fintech, banking, or large-scale transactional systems.

Familiarity with monitoring/logging tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Datadog).

Previous mentoring or team leadership experience.

Soft Skills

Highly Impactful communication - Oral, written and presentation.

Ability to work autonomously and produce high-quality outputs with minimal daily interventions

Strong communication, highly proactive, problem-solving, analytical, and critical skills, including the ability to propose multiple solutions when challenges arise

Experience in working with cross-cultural audiences

Always possess the right attitude to create a win-win situation in the team.

Excellent organizational skills with a keen eye for detail.

Professionalism, Positivity, integrity, and ability to handle confidential information.

Additional Information:

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

You will have the opportunity to work on exciting and impactful projects.

Join a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Enjoy continuous learning and professional development opportunities.