Senior Backend Developer

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Developer with strong expertise in AWS Serverless technologies TypeScript/ Python GraphQL and cloud-native application development. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing developing and maintaining scalable backend services while ensuring security reliability and performance across distributed cloud environments.

This role requires hands-on experience with modern AWS services identity federation API development and infrastructure-as-code practices.

Key Responsibilities

• 7 years of experience into Design develop and maintain scalable backend applications using TypeScript and .
• Build and manage serverless solutions leveraging AWS Lambda Step Functions AppSync and DynamoDB.
• Develop secure and performant GraphQL APIs using AWS AppSync.
• Implement authentication and authorization solutions using AWS Cognito and SAML 2.0 Federation.
• Create and manage cloud infrastructure using AWS CDK (Cloud Development Kit).
• Automate CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes using AWS CodeCatalyst and DevOps best practices.
• Implement security controls utilizing IAM WAF KMS and other AWS security services.
• Configure monitoring logging and alerting using Amazon CloudWatch.
• Develop event-driven and workflow-based architectures using AWS services.
• Collaborate with frontend teams working with React-based applications to define API contracts and data models.
• Participate in architecture reviews code reviews performance tuning and production support activities.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to engineering best practices and standards.

Qualifications :

Technical Skills

AWS Services

• Amazon Cognito
• AWS Lambda
• AWS Step Functions
• AWS AppSync
• Amazon DynamoDB
• AWS CDK
• AWS CodeCatalyst
• AWS IAM
• AWS WAF
• Amazon CloudWatch
• AWS KMS
• Amazon SES

Development

• TypeScript
• REST APIs
• Python
• GraphQL
• Event-Driven Architecture
• Serverless Architecture
• Microservices Development

Security & Identity

• SAML 2.0 Federation
• OAuth 2.0 / OpenID Connect
• Authentication & Authorization Design
• Secure API Development

Frontend Collaboration

• Understanding of React-based applications
• Experience integrating backend services with modern web applications

DevOps & Quality

• CI/CD Pipelines
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Git-Based Development
• Automated Testing
• Monitoring & Observability

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with large-scale cloud-native applications.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems and scalable architectures.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum delivery methodologies.

Key Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ownership mindset with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
• Mentoring and technical leadership experience.

Nice to Have

• Experience with React development.
• Experience with multi-tenant SaaS platforms.
• Knowledge of container technologies (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Exposure to financial services healthcare or regulated industry environments.
• Experience implementing enterprise SSO solutions.

Expected Outcomes

• Deliver highly scalable and secure cloud-native backend services.
• Improve platform reliability observability and automation.
• Enable seamless integration of identity and access management solutions.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and engineering excellence across the organization.

Additional Information :

Why Version 1 

At Version 1 we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing professional growth and financial stability. 

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme where employees collectively benefit from a share of our companys profits 
• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme 
• Flexible/remote working Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and peoples individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance 
• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension Private Healthcare Cover Life Assurance Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme 
• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts Bike to Work Fitness classes Mindfulness Workshops Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance enhanced maternity/paternity leave marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies 
• Educational assistance incentivised certifications and accreditations including AWS Microsoft Oracle and Red Hat 
• Reward schemes including Version 1s Annual Excellence Awards & Call-Out platform. 
• Environment Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity inclusion and belonging schemes. 

And many more exciting benefits drop us a note to find out more.   

Version 1 is an equal opportunities employer. 

We are committed to building a diverse inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds identities and lived experiences and we value the different perspectives people bring including those shaped by disability and neurodiversity. 

We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process please contact your recruiter at Version 1. We will consider all requests carefully respectfully and confidentially. 

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Employment Type :

Full-time