Senior Node.js & Migration Engineer (Contract), London, England, United Kingdom

Senior Node.js & Migration Engineer (Contract)

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About The Role

We’re seeking a Senior Node.js and AWS Engineer with strong migration, refactoring, and backend architecture expertise to support a fast-paced fintech project. This is a 2-month remote contract with an immediate start, ideal for someone who thrives in high-impact, delivery-focused environments.

Location: Fully Remote

Type: Contract (2 months)

Start Date: ASAP

Industry: Fintech

About The Role

We’re seeking a Senior Node.js and AWS Engineer with strong migration, refactoring, and backend architecture expertise to support a fast-paced fintech project. This is a 2-month remote contract with an immediate start, ideal for someone who thrives in high-impact, delivery-focused environments.

Key Responsibilities

Lead backend migration and system refactoring tasks to improve performance, scalability, and maintainability.
Work hands-on with Node.js (TypeScript), AWS, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.
Optimise existing infrastructure and codebase for a secure and compliant fintech environment.
Collaborate with a cross-functional team of developers, architects, and product managers.
Ensure smooth data migration and system continuity with minimal downtime.
Implement best practices for cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, and backend architecture.

Requirements

Minimum 7 years of backend engineering experience, with a strong recent focus on Node.js and AWS.
Deep expertise in migration and system refactoring projects.
Proficient in TypeScript and modern backend design patterns.
Strong database experience with MySQL and PostgreSQL.
Excellent understanding of cloud security and compliance in a fintech context.
Ability to work autonomously and deliver high-quality code under tight deadlines.
Fluent English communication skills and remote collaboration experience.

Nice to Have

Experience with fintech applications or financial data systems.
Familiarity with serverless architecture or microservices on AWS.
Experience with containerization (Docker, ECS/Fargate, etc.).

Contract Details

Duration: 2 months

Location: Fully remote

Start Date: ASAP

Daily rate: Competitive, based on experience

To Apply: Send your CV and relevant work experience to info@alteam.io

NO RECRUITER OR RECRUITMENT AGENCY

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Contract

Job function

Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting

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