Backend javascript Engineer - SME with Node.js and AWS

Title: Backend javascript Engineer - SME with Node.js and AWS

Description:

Netsuite position… the client is looking for BACKEND developer with Javascript knowledge (Node.js) AND solid experience with AWS… this is a 100% NEARSHORE role (Mexico or LATAM) – Job Description says 5+ years but we are looking for a SENIOR guy that can really help the client and is mature enough to get the job done.

Hard Skills and Soft Skills:

Key tech stack: Node.js (vanilla JavaScript, not TypeScript), serverless architecture on AWS: Lambda, EventBridge, SQS, DynamoDB/NoSQL, as well as SQL (Snowflake is a plus). Some Azure experience is good but AWS is preferred.

Functional profile: 5+ years in backend engineering, comfortable with microservices, event-driven architectures, ETL/data workflows, working with external data/third parties, e-commerce experience is a nice to have. Minimal front-end requirement (basic Vue.js/HTML is ok).

Soft skills: Strong computer science fundamentals, ability to jump between projects, wear multiple hats, tolerate ambiguity and longer processes, clear communicator (especially with remote/US teams). Someone who can learn NetSuite integrations rather than needing to know them already.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Backend Engineer working with JavaScript and Node.js.

• Strong experience building microservices and event-driven architectures (publish/subscribe, async flows, queue-based processing).

• Previous experience working in e-commerce environments is highly valued.

• Advanced knowledge of AWS. Hands-on experience with: Lambda, EventBridge, SQS, DynamoDB, API Gateway and S3.

• Experience working with serverless architectures and distributed systems.

• Strong skills in SQL (experience with Snowflake is a plus).

• Experience using monitoring/observability tools (DataDog preferred) for logs, metrics, dashboards and KPIs.

• Ability to design, implement and maintain high-throughput ETL pipelines, async jobs and backend workflows.

• Excellent communication skills: able to clearly articulate needs, blockers and technical decisions.

• Proven ability to take ownership from end to end: validating requirements, aligning with Product Owners/Tech Leads/QA, ensuring delivery quality and keeping stakeholders informed.

• Experience working with US-based teams or fast-paced international environments.

• Must have

• Experience with NetSuite integrations or ERP-related workflows.

• Experience defining error-handling strategies for event-driven systems.

• Experience creating dashboards or KPIs for system health and observability.

• Background working with high-volume data pipelines or large-scale async processing.

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Terraform or infrastructure-as-code.