Freelance Associate Backend Developer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for an AWS Backend Developer
Position type: Full-time, Contract
Duration:  12 months, possible conversion
Location:  Davidson, NC 28036 Hybrid
Overview:
We're looking for an AWS Backend Developer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves solving complex challenges, and enjoys working with modern AWS technologies.
In this role, you'll help architect and build robust serverless solutions, collaborate with global teams, and contribute to innovative products that make a real impact.
What You'll Be Doing:
Architecting Cloud-Native Solutions

• Design, develop, and maintain highly scalable backend applications leveraging AWS services.
• Build resilient serverless architectures using AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, and API Gateway.
• Drive performance, reliability, and security across cloud-based applications.

API Development & Integration

• Create and optimize secure, high-performance RESTful APIs and GraphQL services.
• Design integrations that enable seamless communication across systems and platforms.

Engineering Excellence

• Write clean, reusable, and maintainable code using Python and TypeScript.
• Champion coding best practices, automated testing, and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technology roadmaps.

DevOps & Automation

• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, Jenkins, or AWS-native deployment services.
• Streamline software delivery through automation and modern DevOps practices.

Collaboration & Innovation

• Partner with cross-functional teams across multiple geographies to deliver exceptional products.
• Participate in design discussions, code reviews, and technical problem-solving sessions.

What We're Looking For:
Must-Have Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with the AWS ecosystem, particularly:
  • AWS Lambda
  • DynamoDB
  • API Gateway
• Solid expertise in Python and TypeScript development.
• Deep understanding of the JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystem (Node.js, npm, webpack, etc.).
• Experience designing, building, and consuming RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL services.
• Strong knowledge of source control and CI/CD practices using tools like Git, GitLab, Jenkins, or AWS Code Pipeline.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities with a passion for quality, automation, and testing.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience building frontend applications using React.
• Exposure to AI/ML-powered applications or Generative AI solutions.
• AWS Certifications such as:
  • AWS Certified Developer – Associate
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect
• Understanding of user-centered design principles and the ability to collaborate effectively across frontend and backend teams.

Experience We're Open To:

• Ideally 5-10 years of relevant software engineering experience.
• Exceptional candidates with 2-3 years of strong hands-on experience in AWS serverless development will also be considered.
• Candidates bringing a blend of backend expertise and React frontend experience will have a distinct advantage.

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration!
This position is only open to applicants who can be engaged on a W-2 basis.
Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.
We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines.   ASK ME HOW.
Thank you!
Himanshu Kumar
himanshu.kumar@innovasolutions.com
PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range*:  $75.00 - $80.00 per hour
*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.
Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.
Recent Recognitions:

• Named One of America’s Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024
• Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
• One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
• One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
• Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
• One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
• AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications

Website: https://www.innovasolutions.com/
Innova Solutions offers a referral bonus for qualified Ambassadors who refer eligible referrals. Submit referrals at https://innovasolutions.workllama.com/atsuser/anonreferafriend  and earn $250-$1,000 per referral.
Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates.  If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at hr@innovasolutions.com or (770) 493-5588. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.  Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities.   Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b.
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