Node/AWS Software Engineer – Backend Development

3Pillar Global

Node/AWS Software Engineer driving backend development and innovative solutions for 3Pillar's projects. Collaborating with industry leaders while working flexibly within a global team.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSDynamoDBJavaScriptNode.jsSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Primarily responsible for analyzing data integrity challenges including investigating, correcting, and monitoring data (SQL) to help identify and address key data issues.
Facilitate effective communication with client project stakeholders regarding project status and recommendations.
Craft client code that is not just efficient, but also performant, testable, scalable, secure, and of the highest quality.
Actively participate in accurate planning and estimation efforts, utilizing project methods and tools.
Proficiently gather requirements and organize/present developed features for clients.
Execute complex activities within the current methodology and quality standards, showcasing success across diverse engagements.
Promote client success across the team by collaborating with engineers, designers, and managers to understand user pain points, anticipate potential problems, and iterate on solutions that drive client success.
Engage in agile software development, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, team retrospectives, and other governance activities.
Actively participate in the Engineering Practice community, mentoring others through Communities of Practice (CoPs) or on project teams, and supporting the growth of technical capabilities.
Independently drive project delivery within defined architecture, demonstrating autonomy and accountability in all stages from conceptualization to deployment.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience/expertise in the following areas specified below:
Design and implement scalable backend services and APIs using Node.js
Utilize serverless services, namely AWS services such as Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, or RDS for robust backend infrastructure
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and execute on technical requirements
Optimize system performance and troubleshoot issues
Stay updated with the latest Node.js and AWS technologies to drive continuous improvement
Sift through logs and query DynamoDB/RDS data stores to analyze data errors and inconsistencies, perform root cause analysis by investigating code and then fix the data issues and remedy the code.
Experience in Agile software development methodologies.
Expertise in applying Object-Oriented Programming principles (abstraction, encapsulation).
High-level design proficiency following UML / C4 / ArchiMate.
Experience in creating and implementing well-tested, scalable, and performant enterprise-level systems.
Practice and initiative mentoring other engineers and decision-makers throughout the organization.
Good understanding of SOLID principles.
Familiarity with OWASP.
Proficiency in the English language.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Imagine a flexible work environment – whether it’s the office, your home, or a blend of both.
You will be part of a global team, learning from top talent around the world and across cultures.
We’re big on your well-being – as a company, we spend a whole trimester in our annual cycle focused on wellbeing. Whether it is taking advantage of fitness offerings, mental health plans (country-dependent), or simply leveraging generous time off.
Our professional services model enables us to accelerate career growth and development opportunities - across projects, offerings, and industries.
We are an equal opportunity employer.

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Hard Skills & Tools

SQLNode.jsAWS LambdaAPI GatewayDynamoDBRDSObject-Oriented ProgrammingUMLC4ArchiMate

Soft Skills

effective communicationcollaborationmentoringautonomyaccountabilityplanningestimationproblem-solvingpresentationclient success