Lead the architecture, design, and development of AWS serverless systems (Lambda, EventBridge, Step Functions, API Gateway).
Own technical solutions end‑to‑end, from design trade‑offs and API contracts to production readiness.
Mentor engineers in serverless architecture, engineering best practices, and modern cloud development.
Partner with product managers to scope work, estimate delivery, and align technical solutions to business goals.
Drive platform quality through code reviews, testing standards, CI/CD automation, and infrastructure as code.
Collaborate across Taco Bell, Yum! Brands, and vendor teams to deliver integrated menu solutions.

Requirements

5+ years of experience building scalable backend services in production environments.
Strong experience with AWS serverless (Lambda, Step Functions, EventBridge, API Gateway, DynamoDB).
Proficiency in Node.js (TypeScript); experience with additional languages such as Python or .NET.
Experience designing and consuming REST APIs (OpenAPI); familiarity with GraphQL is a plus.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git workflows, and infrastructure as code (CDK, SAM, or similar).

Benefits

Hybrid work schedule (onsite expectation Tues, Wed, Thurs) and year-round flex day Friday
Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons
Onsite dining center and game room (yes, there is a Taco Bell inside the building)
Onsite dry cleaning, laundry services, carwash,
Onsite gym with fitness classes and personal trainer sessions
Up to 4 weeks of vacation per year plus holidays and time off for volunteering
Generous parental leave for all new parents and adoption assistance program
401(k) with a 6% matching contribution from Yum! Brands with immediate vesting
Comprehensive medical & dental including prescription drug benefits and 100% preventive care
Discounts, free food, swag and… honestly, too many good benefits to name

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

AWS serverlessLambdaEventBridgeStep FunctionsAPI GatewayNode.jsTypeScriptPython.NETREST APIs

Soft Skills

mentoringcollaborationcommunicationtechnical solution ownershipdesign trade-offs