[Remote] Sr. Backend Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. PHT Staffing LLC is seeking an experienced Sr. Backend Engineer for a contract opportunity. The role involves designing and developing microservices-based distributed systems, with a strong emphasis on backend engineering, TypeScript, and Node.js.ResponsibilitiesMinimum 8+ years of Backend Engineering experience with strong expertise in TypeScript and Node.jsHands-on experience designing and developing microservices-based distributed systemsStrong production experience with Kafka, event-driven architecture, and messaging systemsExperience with Confluent Kafka is highly preferredStrong understanding of REST APIs, service communication, error handling, observability, and system scalabilitySolid experience with PostgreSQL, including schema design, indexing, transactions, and database optimizationStrong cloud experience with AWS services such as EKS, RDS, S3, CloudWatch, and IAMHands-on experience with Kubernetes and containerized deploymentsExperience with unit testing frameworks such as Jest or VitestExperience with end-to-end testing tools such as Playwright, Cypress, or SeleniumStrong understanding of testing strategies including unit, integration, and E2E testing approachesExperience troubleshooting issues across multiple integrated systems and servicesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsMust have experience working on FDA-regulated software applications within Pharma, Biotech, Healthcare, Medical Devices, or Laboratory domainsExperience with EHR/Healthcare integrations, Redox, or healthcare interoperability platforms is a strong plusFamiliarity with requirements management tools such as Jama is preferredExperience using modern AI developer tools such as Claude, Cursor, or similar AI-assisted engineering toolsSkillsMinimum 8+ years of Backend Engineering experience with strong expertise in TypeScript and Node.jsHands-on experience designing and developing microservices-based distributed systemsStrong production experience with Kafka, event-driven architecture, and messaging systemsStrong understanding of REST APIs, service communication, error handling, observability, and system scalabilitySolid experience with PostgreSQL, including schema design, indexing, transactions, and database optimizationStrong cloud experience with AWS services such as EKS, RDS, S3, CloudWatch, and IAMHands-on experience with Kubernetes and containerized deploymentsExperience with unit testing frameworks such as Jest or VitestExperience with end-to-end testing tools such as Playwright, Cypress, or SeleniumStrong understanding of testing strategies including unit, integration, and E2E testing approachesExperience troubleshooting issues across multiple integrated systems and servicesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsMust have experience working on FDA-regulated software applications within Pharma, Biotech, Healthcare, Medical Devices, or Laboratory domainsExperience with Confluent Kafka is highly preferredExperience with EHR/Healthcare integrations, Redox, or healthcare interoperability platforms is a strong plusFamiliarity with requirements management tools such as Jama is preferredExperience using modern AI developer tools such as Claude, Cursor, or similar AI-assisted engineering toolsCompany OverviewAt PHT Staffing LLC, we are dedicated to connecting top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across the United States. It was founded in 2025, and is headquartered in Dover, Delaware, US, with a workforce of 2-10 employees. Its website is .