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The Opportunity We are looking for a Senior Backend / Platform Engineer to design, build, and scale modern backend and platform services. This role will focus on Node.js and TypeScript, with an emphasis on microservices, serverless architectures, and internal platform capabilities that enable developer productivity. The ideal candidate has strong backend fundamentals, experience operating systems at scale, and a passion for reliability, security, and performance.
Role: Senior Backend / Platform Engineer
Experience: 6-9 Years
Work Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Project Duration: 12+ Month Contract
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Node.js and TypeScript
Build and operate microservices architectures, including API gateways, service orchestration, and rate limiting
Develop and maintain RESTful APIs following best practices for scalability and security
Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Workflows
Design and deploy serverless solutions using cloud platforms such as AWS Lambda or Azure Functions
Apply backend security best practices, including authentication, authorization, and data protection
Implement observability and monitoring using tools such as OpenTelemetry, Datadog, Prometheus, and Grafana
Collaborate with engineering teams to improve platform reliability, performance, and developer experience
Required Qualifications
Deep expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, and Node.js
Hands‑on experience with backend frameworks such as Fastify or Express
Proven experience designing and maintaining microservices‑based systems
Strong experience implementing CI/CD pipelines, particularly with GitHub Actions
Solid experience with serverless architectures and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
In‑depth understanding of REST API design principles
Strong knowledge of backend security best practices
Experience building and scaling platform‑level systems
Preferred Qualifications
Understanding of AI platform concepts such as Model Context Protocol (MCP) and Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG)
Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
Exposure to infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform
Background in internal platform development or environments focused on developer productivity
Technologent is an Equal Opportunity Employer -- EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled -- for reasonable accommodations, please contact us at hr@technologent.com
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Senior Backend / Platform Engineer
role at
Technologent
The Opportunity We are looking for a Senior Backend / Platform Engineer to design, build, and scale modern backend and platform services. This role will focus on Node.js and TypeScript, with an emphasis on microservices, serverless architectures, and internal platform capabilities that enable developer productivity. The ideal candidate has strong backend fundamentals, experience operating systems at scale, and a passion for reliability, security, and performance.
Role: Senior Backend / Platform Engineer
Experience: 6-9 Years
Work Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Project Duration: 12+ Month Contract
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Node.js and TypeScript
Build and operate microservices architectures, including API gateways, service orchestration, and rate limiting
Develop and maintain RESTful APIs following best practices for scalability and security
Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Workflows
Design and deploy serverless solutions using cloud platforms such as AWS Lambda or Azure Functions
Apply backend security best practices, including authentication, authorization, and data protection
Implement observability and monitoring using tools such as OpenTelemetry, Datadog, Prometheus, and Grafana
Collaborate with engineering teams to improve platform reliability, performance, and developer experience
Required Qualifications
Deep expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, and Node.js
Hands‑on experience with backend frameworks such as Fastify or Express
Proven experience designing and maintaining microservices‑based systems
Strong experience implementing CI/CD pipelines, particularly with GitHub Actions
Solid experience with serverless architectures and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
In‑depth understanding of REST API design principles
Strong knowledge of backend security best practices
Experience building and scaling platform‑level systems
Preferred Qualifications
Understanding of AI platform concepts such as Model Context Protocol (MCP) and Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG)
Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
Exposure to infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform
Background in internal platform development or environments focused on developer productivity
Technologent is an Equal Opportunity Employer -- EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled -- for reasonable accommodations, please contact us at hr@technologent.com
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