Senior Backend Engineer (Node.JS, AWS)

Yahoo serves as a trusted guide for hundreds of millions of people globally, helping them achieve their goals online through our portfolio of iconic products. For advertisers, Yahoo Advertising offers omnichannel solutions and powerful data to engage with our brands and deliver results.

About Yahoo

Yahoo is a global media and tech company that connects people to their passions. We reach hundreds of millions of people around the world, bringing them closer to what they love – from finance and sports, to shopping, gaming, and news – with the trusted products, content, and tech that fuel their day. For partners, we provide a full-stack platform that helps businesses amplify growth and drive more meaningful connections across advertising, search, and media.

About Search

Yahoo Search is one of the most widely scaled applications in the world. We hire world-class engineers to support our ambitious product and platform goals. Our engineers work in a highly collaborative environment with a strong emphasis on technical excellence and innovation. This is a unique opportunity to reimagine the future of Search and reinvent how users find information and accomplish their goals. To achieve this vision, we’re integrating new technology and expanding our infrastructure. This role demands strategic partnership, analytical thinking, exceptional planning and execution skills, ambitious innovation, obsession with quality and user needs, and a passion for solving complex problems. If you’re someone who enjoys being part of high-performing teams, this role is for you!

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Software Backend Engineer specialized in Node.JS and AWS to join our Search team and contribute to the innovation and growth of our Search business. In this role, you will build and maintain robust backend systems and full-stack applications within a cross-functional product squad, ensuring alignment with business goals, security standards, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend systems and full-stack applications within a cross-functional product squad

• Contribute to the design and implementation of scalable, robust, and maintainable application architecture

• Collaborate closely with product managers, UX/UI designers, engineers, and other stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions

• Design and implement maintainable APIs using GraphQL, REST, and HTTP protocols

• Work on performance optimization and troubleshooting of applications to ensure optimal user experience and reliability

• Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices

• Support the mentoring of junior engineers on the team

• Apply software engineering principles and processes with a focus on continuous improvement

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience working with distributed system, specialized in backend development using NodeJS

• Solid understanding of GraphQL, REST, HTTP, and API design principles

• Experience with cloud services and infrastructure on platforms such as AWS

• Familiarity with big data and cloud-based ETL ecosystems, including AWS EMR, Apache Spark, Oozie, and AWS Glue, is a strong plus.

• Database experience with PostgreSQL/MySQL or similar relational database technologies

• Experience with performance optimization and scalability planning

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues

• Good understanding of software engineering principles and best practices

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with AI coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude, and Cursor)

• Experience with front-end technologies such as React, Next.js, or similar JavaScript frameworks is a plus

• Understanding of security standards and regulatory compliance requirements

The material job duties and responsibilities of this role include those listed above as well as adhering to Yahoo policies; exercising sound judgment; working effectively, safely and inclusively with others; exhibiting trustworthiness and meeting expectations; and safeguarding business operations and brand integrity.

At Yahoo, we offer flexible hybrid work options that our employees love! While most roles don’t require regular office attendance, you may occasionally be asked to attend in-person events or team sessions. You’ll always get notice to make arrangements. Your recruiter will let you know if a specific job requires regular attendance at a Yahoo office or facility. If you have any questions about how this applies to the role, just ask the recruiter!

Yahoo is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category. Yahoo will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. Yahoo is dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment. If you need accessibility assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please submit a request via the Accommodation Request Form (www.yahooinc.com/careers/contact-us.html) or call +1.866.772.3182. Requests and calls received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace strengthens Yahoo and deepens our relationships. When you support everyone to be their best selves, they spark discovery, innovation and creativity. Among other efforts, our 11 employee resource groups (ERGs) enhance a culture of belonging with programs, events and fellowship that help educate, support and create a workplace where all feel welcome.

The compensation for this position ranges from $128,250.00 - $266,875.00/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience.The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions. Our comprehensive benefits include healthcare, a great 401k, backup childcare, education stipends and much (much) more.

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