Senior Backend Engineer AWS Focus

Job Description

• Lead backend development efforts with a focus on AWS serverless technologies.
• Build and maintain Lambda functions, Step Functions, and data processing pipelines using JavaScript (and future Java-based batch processes).
• Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using CloudFormation; Terraform experience is acceptable and transferable.
• Coordinate work across internal and external teams, ensuring alignment and clarity.
• Support migration initiatives replacing legacy systems with modern cloud-based solutions.
• Understand existing legacy data flows (including Informatica ETL) and help design new, resilient architectures.
• Work with DynamoDB and other NoSQL technologies to support document generation workflows.
• Contribute to containerization efforts, including future CloudFormation templates for ECS tasks.
• Collaborate closely with business partners to understand data requirements for customer-facing documents (letters, contracts, statements).

Participate in two interview rounds with technical leads and demonstrate strong communication and leadership potential. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.

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• Strong backend engineering experience, with depth in JavaScript or Java (Java will be used for future batch processing).
• AWS expertise, including: ○ Lambda ○ Step Functions ○ ECS ○ DynamoDB ○ Core AWS concepts such as availability, resilience, and serverless fundamentals
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) experience using CloudFormation or Terraform.
• Experience with microservices or willingness to expand into that area.
• Ability to navigate and understand legacy systems and propose modern solutions.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to coordinate work across teams.
• Leadership qualities with the potential to grow into a tech lead role.

Fully backend-focused; no React or frontend experience required.