Offer summary

Qualifications:

3+ years of professional backend development experience, Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience, Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and Node.js, Hands-on experience with AWS services and cloud-based applications..

Key responsibilities:

Design and build intelligent, cloud-native solutions for clients

Develop and deploy AI-driven services and optimize existing systems

Architect and implement scalable technical solutions and secure APIs

Collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical progress to stakeholders.

Job description

Orion Innovation is a premier, award-winning, global business and technology services firm. Orion delivers game-changing business transformation and product development rooted in digital strategy, experience design, and engineering, with a unique combination of agility, scale, and maturity. We work with a wide range of clients across many industries including financial services, professional services, telecommunications and media, consumer products, automotive, industrial automation, professional sports and entertainment, life sciences, ecommerce, and education.

Position Summary

We're seeking an innovative Cloud Backend Engineer to design and build intelligent, cloud-native solutions. As part of our distributed engineering team, you’ll develop and deploy AI-driven services that transform our clients' experience.

Key Responsibilities

System Architecture & Development
- Conduct system analysis and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize existing systems and design new software components.
- Architect and implement high-performance, cost-efficient, and scalable technical solutions.
- Develop secure, reliable, and well-documented APIs that meet evolving business needs.
Cloud & Distributed Systems
- Build and optimize cloud-native applications using AWS services.
- Design and implement micro-services and event-driven architectures for high scalability.
- Engineer fault-tolerant distributed systems to ensure reliability.
Engineering Excellence

Deliver high-quality, maintainable code with comprehensive documentation
Implement robust testing strategies to ensure system reliability
Uphold code quality through reviews and best practices.

Collaboration & Process

Work closely with developers throughout the entire SDLC to embed quality
Effectively self-manage project timelines and deliverables in an agile environment
Clearly communicate technical progress and challenges to stakeholders
Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes

Qualifications:

3+ years of professional backend development experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (equivalent practical experience)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and Node.js.
Hands-on experience with AWS (Lambda, S3, API Gateway, DynamoDB, Step Functions, etc.).
Experience writing clean, testable, and well-documented code.
Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, etc.).
Experience developing and testing cloud-based services and applications.
Familiarity with monitoring tools (Datadog, CloudWatch, etc.).
Proficiency with Git, JIRA, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines.
Strong teamwork and communication skills in technical discussions.

Why Join Us?

Work on innovative AI-driven communication solutions – Shape the future of intelligent customer interactions.
Collaborate with a talented, globally distributed team – Learn from top engineers in a flexible, remote-friendly environment.
Opportunities for growth – Expand your expertise in cloud automation, AI testing, and cutting-edge AWS services.

Orion is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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