Senior Backend Engineer / Node / AWS / Chicago

Chicago, Illinois

Hybrid

Contract

$70/hr - $90/hr

This Chicago-based medtech company needs a Senior Backend Engineer to finish a migration and architect + develop new features/integrations. This is a 6-month contract-to-hire role, with occasional in-office requirements in Chicago.

The company is still relatively small, and you’d be joining the platform team as a core contributor. You’ll be helping the team complete a migration from Ruby into Node. As a Senior Engineer, you’ll also be expected to make serverless architectural decisions with AWS and contribute to their React frontend. The ideal candidate would have experience in medtech or healthtech space and some familiarity with compliance/regulations.

Contract Duration: 6+ Months

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years working with AWS

• 5+ years working with Node.js

• Experience with system/cloud architecture

• Experience mentoring junior developers

• B.S. or B.A. in Computer Science or a related field

Desired Skills & Experience

• Previous work in a fast-paced startup environment

• Previous work in the medtech or healthtech industry

• Experience with database design

• Experience with compliance/regulations

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• 20% Frontend

• 80% Backend

Daily Responsibilities

• 75% Hands On

• 25% Team Collaboration

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family

• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits

• Vision Benefits

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance

• Hospital Indemnity Insurance

• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options

• Paid Sick Time Leave

• Legal and Identity Protection Plans

• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit

• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans/Disability/Women. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under Motion Recruitment Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Posted by: Charlie Murphy

Specialization: Node.js