Sr. Software Engineer - Back-End Serverless Developer (U.S. Remote - Occasional Office Visits Required)

Role Overview

Sr. Back-End Serverless Developer to design and build serverless back-end systems for GraphQL APIs in AWS.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain GraphQL APIs using TypeScript with AWS API Gateway, Lambda, and DynamoDB
• Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using AWS CDK and AWS SDK
• Deploy releases and hotfixes to production environments
• Debug issues across production and development environments (including root cause analysis)
• Implement unit/integration tests for features and bug fixes
• Collaborate with front-end engineers and product stakeholders to deliver robust, maintainable systems
• Apply AWS best practices for security, performance, monitoring, and cost optimization
• Participate in code reviews, support engineering standards, and drive continuous improvement

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional back-end development experience
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript
• Experience with GraphQL and schema design
• Hands-on experience with AWS DynamoDB, API Gateway, Lambda, and EventBridge
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, API design, serverless architecture, and database design
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control workflows
• Ability to perform root cause analysis for application issues
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum with cross-functional teams

Preferred (Nice-to-Haves)

• DynamoDB Single Table Design
• OpenSearch and Amazon SageMaker for ML model deployment/integration
• AWS CodePipeline for CI/CD automation
• Test-Driven Development (TDD)
• FedRAMP (or other related certification) knowledge

Location & Work Model

• U.S. remote, with infrequent office visits (typically quarterly) and one in-person interview.
• Travel and accommodations for in-person meetings are covered by Unison.

Compensation

• Base salary: $110,000 - $170,000 (final comp depends on geography, experience, and qualifications).