# Software Engineer II

**Company:** [Kapitus](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/kapitus)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Backend Engineering
**Salary:** $96k – $154k/yr
**Experience:** 4+ years
**Skills:** Node.js, Python, AWS Lambda, Amazon Eventbridge, Amazon Dynamodb, Amazon Api Gateway, IAM, Amazon Sqs, Amazon Sns, Amazon Ec2, Amazon Rds, CloudFormation, REST APIs
**Posted:** 2026-04-24

> Develops AWS serverless microservices and event-based services to optimize operational workflows in an Agile team. Requires 4-8 years experience with Node.js, Python, AWS services including Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, and APIs.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities

- Participate in technical design sessions to identify/document technical solutions.
- Develop microservices with AWS serverless architecture.
- Function as a trusted advisor with a consultative mindset in interactions with stakeholders.
- Help build and maintain a best-in-class team culture through partnership, open dialogue, and transparent feedback.
- Drive continual improvement to the efficiency and flexibility of the systems while keeping a high bar for customer trust, performance, and availability.
- Provide technical direction to junior engineers on the team.
- Support legacy code as needed while building out the future state systems and solutions.

## Requirements

- BS degree in Computer Science or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Minimum 4-8 years of hands-on development experience using modern programming languages including NodeJS and Python.
- Experience with designing & implementing both REST & event based services using AWS tool suite including Lambda functions, Event Bridge, DynamoDB, API Gateway, IAM, etc.
- Experience implementing and supporting SaaS/Cloud software solutions including developing/supporting functionality to integrate with internal systems.
- Experience developing with AWS services: Lambdas, SQS, SNS, Event Bridge, DynamoDB, API Gateway, EC2, IAM, STS.
- Experience working with both non-relational and multiple relational database platforms (RDS).
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven history of working in Agile development environment.
- Experience with developing and deploying APIs (must have).
- Experience building infrastructure with Cloud Formation Templates (CFTs).
- A creative and analytical problem solver focused on translating complex business problems into architecturally sound technical solutions.

## Preferred Skills

- Experience in lending or financial services domains.
- AWS Solutions Architect or Developer Certification.
- Experience with SCRUM, SAFE, and Test-Driven Development.
- Experience communicating with users, other technical teams, and senior management to understand requirements, discuss software product features, technical designs and product strategy.

## Compensation

- Competitive Base Salary Range of $96,300-$154,400 (final salary depends on location, skills, and experience).
- Annual Incentive Compensation Eligibility – Up to 10% annually.

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