Job Description
Our banking client is looking for a Senior AWS Backend Developer – Banking Experience
Length: 7-months contract with possibility of extension
Location: Toronto, ON – Hybrid (2-3 days a week, mandatory Tuesday and Thursday)
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm (30 min Lunch)
Line of Business: GAM Digital Technology
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ROLE MANDATE:
We are looking for a Senior AWS Backend Developer to design, build, and operate scalable, secure, and cloud native backend services on AWS. You will play a key role in developing microservices, APIs, and serverless solutions that support business critical applications, while collaborating closely with architecture, DevOps, and product teams.
This is a hands-on senior role with strong ownership across design, development, deployment, and operational support.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Develop and maintain scalable backend services using Node.js and Python
Build and support RESTful APIs and AWS based microservices
Implement and integrate AWS services such as Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, RDS, SQS/SNS
Write clean, efficient, and well tested code following engineering best practices
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, deployments, and automated testing
Monitor and support applications in production using AWS tooling
Participate in code reviews and collaborate with cross functional teams
MUST HAVE QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
7+ years of backend or cloud development experience
Strong hands-on experience with AWS, including:
o Lambda, API Gateway
o RDS, DynamoDB, S3
o SQS, SNS, Step Functions
o ECS / ECR
Proficiency in Node.js
Strong experience with microservices, serverless, and event driven architectures
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Solid understanding of cloud security, scalability, and reliability principles
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (AWS CDK – TypeScript, or Terraform)
Experience developing backend services using Python or Java
Experience with AWS observability tools (CloudWatch, OpenSearch)
Strong solution design experience in large or complex environments
NICE TO HAVE
Experience with frontend technologies such as React or Next JS
Experience with data integration or AWS Glue
Exposure to SaaS / PaaS platforms
Experience in regulated or enterprise environments (e.g., financial services)
WHAT WE OFFER
Opportunity to work on large scale, cloud native systems
Modern AWS stack and strong engineering culture
High ownership and technical impact
Collaborative, growth-oriented team environment
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URGENT: Please read the job description above. If this interests you, apply to the job with your most updated resume, including your contact number and email address.
The recruiter in charge of this role is Fathiya
If you do not think you are a match for this opportunity, but know someone who is, feel free to forward this job description to them and you will be eligible for a referral bonus upon a successful hire.
Please note that this is the most up to date version of job description available at this time – During Client Interview you will receive additional information – variance may apply!
Please note: Adherence to our end client’s vaccination policy is a requirement.
Please visit the TEAMRECRUITER website to review other CAREER OPPORTUNITIES!
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 7 months
Pay: $71.00-$82.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON
Length: 7-months contract with possibility of extension
Location: Toronto, ON – Hybrid (2-3 days a week, mandatory Tuesday and Thursday)
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm (30 min Lunch)
Line of Business: GAM Digital Technology
.
ROLE MANDATE:
We are looking for a Senior AWS Backend Developer to design, build, and operate scalable, secure, and cloud native backend services on AWS. You will play a key role in developing microservices, APIs, and serverless solutions that support business critical applications, while collaborating closely with architecture, DevOps, and product teams.
This is a hands-on senior role with strong ownership across design, development, deployment, and operational support.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Develop and maintain scalable backend services using Node.js and Python
Build and support RESTful APIs and AWS based microservices
Implement and integrate AWS services such as Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, RDS, SQS/SNS
Write clean, efficient, and well tested code following engineering best practices
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, deployments, and automated testing
Monitor and support applications in production using AWS tooling
Participate in code reviews and collaborate with cross functional teams
MUST HAVE QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
7+ years of backend or cloud development experience
Strong hands-on experience with AWS, including:
o Lambda, API Gateway
o RDS, DynamoDB, S3
o SQS, SNS, Step Functions
o ECS / ECR
Proficiency in Node.js
Strong experience with microservices, serverless, and event driven architectures
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Solid understanding of cloud security, scalability, and reliability principles
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (AWS CDK – TypeScript, or Terraform)
Experience developing backend services using Python or Java
Experience with AWS observability tools (CloudWatch, OpenSearch)
Strong solution design experience in large or complex environments
NICE TO HAVE
Experience with frontend technologies such as React or Next JS
Experience with data integration or AWS Glue
Exposure to SaaS / PaaS platforms
Experience in regulated or enterprise environments (e.g., financial services)
WHAT WE OFFER
Opportunity to work on large scale, cloud native systems
Modern AWS stack and strong engineering culture
High ownership and technical impact
Collaborative, growth-oriented team environment
.
URGENT: Please read the job description above. If this interests you, apply to the job with your most updated resume, including your contact number and email address.
The recruiter in charge of this role is Fathiya
If you do not think you are a match for this opportunity, but know someone who is, feel free to forward this job description to them and you will be eligible for a referral bonus upon a successful hire.
Please note that this is the most up to date version of job description available at this time – During Client Interview you will receive additional information – variance may apply!
Please note: Adherence to our end client’s vaccination policy is a requirement.
Please visit the TEAMRECRUITER website to review other CAREER OPPORTUNITIES!
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 7 months
Pay: $71.00-$82.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior AWS Backend Developer – Banking Experience position is now open for candidates interested in the Helper Jobs sector. This role in Toronto offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Helper Jobs is a plus.