Job Type: Contract

Job Category: IT

Job Description

Job Title: Node.js Developer with AWS Cloud
Location: 100% Onsite – Toronto, ON
Type: 6-12 Months Contract (INC Only)

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Node.js Developer with strong expertise in building scalable digital applications and services on AWS Cloud. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in Node.js, React.js, and modern API development, combined with solid database and observability skills. Prior experience in the Banking / insurance domain is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain web applications using Node.js and React.js.
• Write clean, efficient, and reusable code following software development best practices.
• Integrate RESTful APIs and third-party services.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues across the application stack.
• Implement application security, data protection, and performance optimization measures.
• Collaborate in an Agile environment with cross-functional teams (Developers, QA, Product Owners).
• Deploy, monitor, and optimize applications on AWS Cloud.
• Ensure system reliability and performance through observability tools such as New Relic.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in full-stack or backend development using Node.js and React.js.
• Proficiency with AWS Cloud services including:
• EKS / ECS (Kubernetes or Container Service)
• SQS (Simple Queue Service)
• ElastiCache (Redis)
• Athena / Redshift / S3 / Lambda
• Strong experience with Microsoft SQL, AWS RDS, and MongoDB.
• Deep understanding of RESTful API development and microservices architecture.
• Experience using New Relic or similar observability and monitoring tools.
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and CI/CD best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of the Insurance domain is highly preferred.

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience with AWS DevOps tools (CodePipeline, CloudFormation, Terraform).
• Familiarity with Docker and container-based deployments.
• Exposure to frontend performance optimization and responsive design principles.

Required Skills