Lead Node.js AWS Developer (Business Financing)

Coherent Solutions is a digital product engineering company focused on empowering business success. Our global team of 1700+ talented professionals collaborate seamlessly to deliver innovative solutions that drive measurable business impact. Headquartered in Minneapolis, USA, the company’s core competencies across 10 locations worldwide include product software development, IT consulting, data and analytics, machine learning, mobile app development, DevOps, Salesforce, and more.

Our client is a prominent small and medium-sized business financing provider, offering flexible lending solutions through both direct funding and a network of trusted partners. Their streamlined application process helps business owners save time and reduce the complexity of securing financial support. The company plays a crucial role in enabling small businesses to manage cash flow, scale operations, and invest in growth.

Project Description

The project focuses on the development and leadership of scalable, cloud-native backend services for financial process automation, primarily using AWS serverless technologies. As a Tech Lead, you will guide a service development team in designing and implementing microservices that support integration with lending partners and internal systems, ensuring performance, reliability, and security. The role emphasizes cloud infrastructure, agile methodologies, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-impact solutions for the company’s financial ecosystem.

Technologies:

• Node.js
• AWS (Lambda, SQS, SNS, EventBridge, DynamoDB, API Gateway, EC2, IAM, STS, CloudFormation)
• REST
• event-driven services
• RDS (MySQL, MSSQL)
• CloudFormation Templates (CFTs)
• Python
• PHP
• React
• VueJS
• non-relational databases (NoSQL)

What You’ll Do:

• Lead backend service development from design to deployment;
• Architect scalable and resilient cloud-native services on AWS;
• Mentor and guide a team of developers, promoting best practices;
• Conduct code reviews and enforce quality assurance standards;
• Apply AWS expertise to manage infrastructure and service delivery;
• Align solutions with financial industry integration and compliance needs;
• Champion agile methodologies across planning, execution, and retrospectives;
• Collaborate with product, QA, and operations teams to ensure alignment with business goals;

Job Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on backend service architecture and implementation;
• Proven experience in a technical leadership or senior/staff engineer role;
• Strong expertise in AWS cloud services and infrastructure management;
• Proficiency in microservices design and development using Node.js and/or Python;
• Experience with relational and non-relational database platforms (e.g., MySQL, MSSQL, DynamoDB);
• Proven ability to design scalable, high-performance, and fault-tolerant systems;
• Experience in the financial industry is highly preferred;
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and experience leading Agile teams;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams;
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail;
• English level: B2 or higher (spoken and written);
• Readiness to work until 3PM CST;

What Do We Offer:

• Platform for flexible benefits
• Free additional health and dental insurance
• Internal and external trainings
• Conferences and events attendance
• Regular meetups
• Corporate Events and Team buildings
• Charity and volunteer activities
• Group Management Program
• Various Discounts
• Internal referral program

If this opportunity excites you, send us your resume!

Please, note, that we will consider all the applications with due respect, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.