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I need a seasoned backend engineer to partner with me in shaping, building, and shipping a production-grade API service that can grow effortlessly while staying rock-solid online. AWS is my chosen cloud, so every architectural decision—from VPC layout to IAM policies—must align with best-practice patterns in that ecosystem. Scalability and reliability are the two absolutely critical pillars. The system should sustain heavy, spiky traffic without degradation and recover gracefully from failure scenarios. You’ll guide the high-level design (microservices vs. modular monolith, service-to-service communication, fault isolation) and drill down into concrete AWS components such as ALB, ECS / EKS, Lambda, DynamoDB or other NoSQL options, SQS, EventBridge, and appropriate caching layers. A NoSQL data store will back the core domain. I’m expecting you to propose a clean, future-proof schema (or data model) that supports rapid queries at scale, detail read/write patterns, and outline backup, replication, and disaster-recovery strategies. Observability must be woven in from day one: metrics, traces, and logs surfaced through CloudWatch, OpenTelemetry, or comparable tooling so bottlenecks never hide. Security, CI/CD, and infrastructure-as-code complete the picture. Please include advice and sample templates (Terraform, CDK, or CloudFormation), plus a deployment pipeline that runs automated tests, vulnerability scans, and zero-downtime rollouts. Deliverables • Architecture document and diagram (PDF/[login to view URL]) • NoSQL data model with justification and sample migration script • IaC templates and CI/CD pipeline definition ready for use • Monitoring & alerting guide with example dashboards • Short hand-off session or recorded walkthrough explaining key decisions Acceptance criteria • Design supports horizontal scaling to 10k+ requests per second with P95 latency below 100 ms under load tests • All components deploy via a single automated pipeline, passing unit & integration tests • Critical paths have dashboards and alerts proving MTTR < 15 minutes If this aligns with your expertise, I’m ready to dive in and iterate quickly.
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With a decade of experience in scalable backend architecture and high-scale systems, I understand your goal of developing a production-grade API service on AWS that can effortlessly grow while maintaining rock-solid online presence. My background in handling high-complexity systems, such as serving over 1 million users and working on high-security FinTech projects, directly applies to the challenges your project presents. A strategic insight I can offer is to prioritize designing a microservices architecture for scalability and fault isolation, leveraging AWS components like ALB, ECS, Lambda, DynamoDB, and SQS. My past success in building scalable systems proves that I can handle the level of complexity required for this project. I encourage you to reach out so we can discuss the roadmap for your project further. I am confident that my expertise in AWS architecture and backend development aligns perfectly with your requirements. Let's collaborate to bring your vision to life.
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Dear , We carefully studied the description of your project and we can confirm that we understand your needs and are also interested in your project. Our team has the necessary resources to start your project as soon as possible and complete it in a very short time. We are 25 years in this business and our technical specialists have strong experience in Linux, Azure, MySQL, Amazon Web Services, NoSQL, API Development, Microservices, Terraform and other technologies relevant to your project. Please, review our profile https://www.freelancer.com/u/tangramua where you can find detailed information about our company, our portfolio, and the client's recent reviews. Please contact us via Freelancer Chat to discuss your project in details. Best regards, Sales department Tangram Canada Inc.
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I must say, your project and my skillset are a match made in developer heaven! With a deep understanding of AWS and a proven track record in building scalable backend architectures, I am eager to bring my proficiency to the table solution-oriented and committed to staying on top of best practices in the AWS ecosystem. The delivery expectations mentioned like architecture document, data schema, IaC templates, and CI/CD pipeline definition are well within my wheelhouse. With experience in creating clean, future-proof schemas for NoSQL databases and deploying infrastructure as code using Terraform, CDK or CloudFormation, I'll ensure your system is designed for resilience and efficiency. Plus, my familiarity with Linux and MySQL give me the agility needed to navigate any roadblocks that may arise during deployment. Lastly but not least importantly, I put great emphasis on securing the system and establishing an effective Monitoring & Alerting process. I have implemented security measures including IAM policies for apps handling sensitive data like cryptocurrency trading platforms. For monitoring, I can leverage CloudWatch or similar tools to provide you metrics, traces and logs that help isolate bottlenecks rapidly.
$100 USD in 40 days
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I am a seasoned backend engineer with extensive experience in designing scalable architectures on AWS. My expertise aligns with shaping production-grade API services that are both robust and scalable. I specialize in AWS components like ALB, ECS/EKS, Lambda, and DynamoDB and have a strong command of microservices and modular monolith architectures, ensuring fault isolation and efficient service-to-service communication. My past projects involved designing systems for high traffic with spiky load patterns, where I successfully maintained scalability and reliability. I have a proven track record in implementing NoSQL databases, crafting schemas that enable rapid queries, and developing effective backup and disaster recovery strategies. My familiarity with CloudWatch and OpenTelemetry ensures comprehensive observability from day one. I am equipped to deliver infrastructure-as-code using Terraform or CloudFormation and build a robust CI/CD pipeline with automated testing and zero-downtime rollouts. I am eager to discuss how I can help achieve your scaling goals and would like to know more about any existing infrastructure or specific AWS configurations currently in use.
$50 USD in 40 days
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Hi, This is Elias from Miami. I have gone through your project description and understand you’re looking to build a scalable backend architecture on AWS for your product. The goal is to create a robust system that can handle various loads and integrate effectively with other services. With over 10 years of experience in backend development and my expertise in AWS, MySQL, and microservices, I am confident I can help shape and build your project efficiently. I focus on creating scalable and secure solutions that meet business needs. To approach this project, I will start by analyzing your current requirements, designing a scalable architecture, and ensuring seamless API development. I can also implement infrastructure as code using Terraform to streamline deployments. I have a few questions to get a better understanding: Q1 – What specific services do you expect the backend to integrate with? Q2 – Are there particular user roles or permissions we need to consider? Q3 – What is your anticipated load, and do you have any scalability requirements in mind? Looking forward to hearing from you.
$50 USD in 30 days
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Good to see this project, I will deliver the architecture document, DynamoDB data model, Terraform templates, CI/CD pipeline, and monitoring guide — all tuned for 10k+ RPS on AWS. One key decision: pairing ECS Fargate with SQS for traffic spikes lets you absorb bursts without over-provisioning, while DynamoDB on-demand mode handles write surges gracefully and avoids capacity planning headaches early on. Questions: 1) Are you leaning toward microservices or a modular monolith at this stage? 2) What does the core domain look like — approximate entity count and read/write ratio? Looking forward to your response. Best regards, Kamran
$50 USD in 40 days
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Hello, I have 10 years of experience in designing and implementing scalable backend solutions on AWS. I propose to partner with you to create a robust API service that can handle heavy traffic with ease. My approach will ensure scalability and reliability, leveraging AWS services like ECS, Lambda, and DynamoDB. I will design a future-proof NoSQL schema, detailing read/write patterns and disaster recovery strategies. Security, CI/CD, and infrastructure-as-code will be integral, with templates provided for seamless deployment. Monitoring and observability will be incorporated from day one, using tools like CloudWatch and OpenTelemetry. I expect to meet all acceptance criteria, ensuring efficient scalability and minimized downtime. Let's collaborate to build a system that aligns with your goals and maintains high performance. Regards, VishnuLal NB*
$50 USD in 40 days
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Hi there, I’ve built production-grade APIs with AWS for over 15 years, focusing on CI/CD, security, and observability. I’ve led multiple startups from MVP to successful acquisition, so I understand the importance of delivering a product that truly meets market needs. With AWS, I prefer using ECS for containerized workloads, as it’s more cost-effective than EKS and provides a simpler, more reliable CI/CD pipeline. I’ve also integrated OpenTelemetry and CloudWatch for proactive monitoring, ensuring we catch issues before they impact users. Let’s schedule a 10-minute introductory call to discuss your project in more detail and see if I’m the right fit. I usually respond within 10 minutes. I’m eager to learn more about your exciting project. Best, Adil
$50 USD in 40 days
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Hi there, I understand you need a production-grade, highly available API backend on AWS with clear choices around VPC, IAM, compute (ECS/EKS/Lambda), ALB, NoSQL storage, and observability; my background in AWS architecture, containers, NoSQL design, and Terraform makes me a precise fit to deliver this. - Architecture document + diagram: VPC design, ALB, ECS/EKS patterns, service mesh options, SQS/EventBridge integration, and failover zones. - NoSQL data model + migration script: DynamoDB (GSIs, single-table patterns) or Amazon DocumentDB alternative, read/write access patterns, backup/replication plan. - IaC & CI/CD: Terraform modules, example pipeline (GitHub Actions/GitLab CI) with automated tests, vulnerability scans, and blue/green zero-downtime deployment. - Monitoring & alerts: CloudWatch + OpenTelemetry tracing, sample dashboards, SLOs and alert rules to meet MTTR <15m. - Handoff session or recorded walkthrough explaining key decisions and runbook. - Risk/quality-control: staged deployment with rollback plan and backup checkpoint. Skills: ✅ Amazon Web Services (ECS/EKS, ALB, DynamoDB) ✅ Terraform ✅ SQS / EventBridge integration ✅ Observability: CloudWatch / OpenTelemetry ✅ CI/CD: GitHub Actions / GitLab CI, zero-downtime rollouts ✅ Security & IAM hardening Certificates: ✅ Microsoft® Certified: MCSA | MCSE | MCT ✅ cPanel® & WHM Certified CWSA-2 I’m available to start immediately; Is this already intended to run in a single AWS account and region, or do you require
$50 USD in 25 days
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Drawing on my extensive experience as an AI and Cloud Developer, I am well-equipped to guide you towards a highly scalable backend architecture on AWS. My approach centers around clean design, adherence to best practices, and a focus on reliability and scalability—which aligns with your project's objectives. With my expertise in Python, FastAPI, Node.js, React, AWS, plus database systems like MySQL, I am confident in my ability to not only meet but exceed your expectations. In terms of scalability and reliability, I have a proven track record of developing systems that can handle high volumes of traffic without degradation. As for the crucial matter of disaster recovery, I am skilled at developing robust backup and replication strategies to ensure continuous operation. My approach includes diligent observability by logging metrics and traces through CloudWatch or OpenTelemetry to make certain that any potential bottlenecks are proactively addressed. Security is another paramount aspect that permeates all my projects—particularly given the sensitivity of the data processed by scalable backend architectures. Employing a zero-downtime rollout strategy is an essential I always include in my CI/CD pipeline definition—and this skill would consistently serve you well as we work towards your goals.
$50 USD in 40 days
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Hi there To build a production-grade API service that can sustain spiky traffic, the most critical part is making the architecture measurable from day one, not just scalable on paper. I’ll approach this by first defining the service boundaries, traffic assumptions, failure modes, and NoSQL access patterns before locking in ECS/EKS/Lambda, SQS, EventBridge, caching, and VPC/IAM structure. The NoSQL model needs to be driven by read/write behavior, hot partition risk, backup strategy, and future query growth, otherwise the API may look fast early but degrade under real load. This means I understand how to connect architecture, IaC, CI/CD, observability, security, and disaster recovery into one deployable AWS pattern. My process starts with the architecture and data model, then moves into Terraform/CDK templates and pipeline design, followed by monitoring, alerting, load-test guidance, and handoff documentation. If it aligns with you, let’s discuss in detail via private chat.
$60 USD in 40 days
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Hi, As a seasoned backend engineer, I have amassed over 12 years of invaluable industry expertise in system administration, network engineering, and DevOps. I fully understand the need for scalability and reliability in crafting production-grade API services that can grow flawlessly whilst staying unyieldingly online. With a specialty in Amazon Web Services and extensive experience in implementing best-practice patterns within the AWS ecosystem, my proficiency aligns perfectly with your project's requirements. Throughout my career, I've achieved remarkable feats with horizontal scaling, ensuring systems can handle heavy traffic without degradation. My deep knowledge of AWS components such as ALB, ECS / EKS, Lambda, DynamoDB among others guarantees that I'm capable of making informed architectural decisions pivotal to your project's success. Offering a holistic approach, I'll integrate backup, replication and disaster-recovery strategies for a future-proof project. Further setting me ahead is my commitment to security and observability. Leveraging tools like CloudWatch and OpenTelemetry ensure great visibility into the system's performance right from the outset. In addition to my AWS prowess, my vast understanding in infrastructure-as-code(IAAC) with samples in Terraform, CDK or CloudFormation will ease your journey towards CI/CD automation ensuring all components deploy via a single automated pipeline passing unit & integration tests Regards Dhanu Innovations Pvt. Lt
$50 USD in 40 days
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Hi there, I am a seasoned full-stack developer with extensive experience in building scalable backend architectures on AWS. I have successfully designed and implemented high-traffic API services using AWS services such as ALB, ECS, Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS, and more. My approach focuses on scalability, reliability, and security from the ground up, ensuring seamless performance under heavy loads and quick recovery from failures. I have a solid background in NoSQL data modeling, infrastructure as code, and CI/CD pipelines, and I am well-versed in implementing monitoring and alerting solutions for optimal system observability. I can provide you with a detailed architecture document, NoSQL data model, IaC templates, CI/CD pipeline setup, monitoring guides, and a thorough hand-off session to explain key decisions. Let's discuss further to align on the technical approach and get started on this exciting project.
$50 USD in 40 days
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Hi, I have gone through your project description and understand you’re looking to design a scalable, production-grade backend on AWS that can handle high traffic, stay reliable, and include proper observability, security, and CI/CD from day one. I have strong experience building backend systems on AWS using ECS, Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, SQS, and EventBridge. I’ve designed both microservices and modular monolith architectures, with focus on high throughput, fault isolation, and low latency. I also work with Terraform for IaC, set up CI/CD pipelines, and implement monitoring using CloudWatch and OpenTelemetry. I will design a scalable architecture based on your traffic needs, define a clean NoSQL data model with clear read/write patterns, and set up IaC and CI/CD for automated deployment. I will also include monitoring, alerting, and recovery strategies to ensure the system stays stable under load and easy to maintain. Best regards, Juan
$50 USD in 40 days
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SCALABLE AWS BACKEND ARCHITECTURE BUILT FOR HIGH TRAFFIC, LOW LATENCY AND ZERO-DOWNTIME RELIABILITY As per the job requirements, we bring 12+ years of IT experience designing and delivering production-grade backend systems on AWS with strong focus on scalability, resilience, and clean architecture. We understand your need for a high-performance API platform capable of handling spiky traffic while maintaining <100ms latency and rapid recovery. DATA LAYER: • DynamoDB (primary NoSQL) with optimized access patterns • Backup, replication, and disaster recovery via AWS best practices OBSERVABILITY: • CloudWatch + OpenTelemetry (logs, metrics, traces) • Alerting with low MTTR focus DEVOPS: • Terraform/CDK for IaC • CI/CD pipeline with tests, security scans, zero-downtime deployment DELIVERABLES: • Architecture doc + diagrams • NoSQL schema + migration scripts • IaC templates + CI/CD setup • Monitoring dashboards + alerting guide • Handover session with documentation We focus on building secure, scalable, and fault-tolerant systems ready for 10k+ RPS with high reliability and maintainability.
$50 USD in 40 days
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Hi I can partner with you to design and build a production-grade AWS API service focused on scalability, reliability, security, and clean deployment automation. The main technical challenge is creating an architecture that can handle spiky 10k+ RPS traffic while keeping P95 latency low, avoiding single points of failure, and making failures easy to detect and recover from. I can help shape the backend architecture using AWS services such as ALB, ECS/EKS or Lambda, DynamoDB or another NoSQL store, SQS, EventBridge, ElastiCache, IAM, VPC design, and CloudWatch/OpenTelemetry observability. I can also design the NoSQL data model around real read/write access patterns, partition strategy, backups, replication, and disaster recovery. For delivery, I can prepare Terraform/CDK/CloudFormation templates, CI/CD pipeline definitions, automated testing, vulnerability scanning, and blue-green or rolling deployment patterns. The result will be a well-documented, deployable foundation with architecture diagrams, monitoring guidance, and clear handoff material for future growth. Thanks, Hercules
$80 USD in 40 days
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Hello! I am a Florida-based senior software engineer with extensive experience in building scalable backend architectures. I carefully reviewed your project description and understand the importance of creating a robust and efficient backend system on AWS. With over 15 years of experience in backend development, I am confident in my ability to help you shape, build, and ship a production-ready solution. I have worked with technologies like Linux, MySQL, NoSQL, and API development, and I'm well-versed in microservices architecture and Terraform. As a proactive engineer, I believe in clear communication and structured milestones to ensure a smooth project flow. Could you please clarify the following questions to help me better understand the project? 1. What specific functionalities do you envision for the backend system? 2. Are there any existing systems or databases that we need to integrate with? 3. What is your timeline for launching this backend architecture? I have successfully delivered projects similar to this, including a custom API for an e-commerce platform and a data processing pipeline for a financial trading system. I’m excited about the possibility of collaborating on this project and look forward to discussing it further. Best, James
$50 USD in 30 days
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Hey, Building for 10k+ RPS with sub-100ms P95 latency is not just an infrastructure decision, it is a data model and caching strategy decision from day one, and getting that wrong early means expensive rewrites later. I will design the full AWS architecture, propose a DynamoDB data model with access patterns and DR strategy, write Terraform IaC templates, set up a CI/CD pipeline with automated tests and zero-downtime deployments, wire in CloudWatch and OpenTelemetry observability, and walk you through every key decision in a recorded handoff session. I have designed and shipped production AWS backends on ECS and Lambda with DynamoDB at scale, using ALB, SQS, and EventBridge for fault isolation, and delivered Terraform stacks that deploy end-to-end in a single pipeline run. Before I finalize the architecture proposal, what does the core domain look like in terms of read vs write ratio and whether access patterns are primarily key-value lookups or involve complex querying, since that decides whether DynamoDB alone is enough or whether we need a secondary index strategy or an ElastiCache layer alongside it? Best, Ahmad
$70 USD in 25 days
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Hi This is a strong architecture first project and I can help you design a system that scales cleanly while staying resilient under real world load. I will define a clear architecture based on your use case whether that leans toward a modular monolith for speed or microservices for long term scale, all aligned with AWS best practices. I will design a NoSQL data model optimized for your access patterns, implement infrastructure as code using Terraform or CDK, and set up a CI CD pipeline with automated testing, security checks, and zero downtime deployments. The system will include proper use of services like ECS or Lambda, API Gateway or ALB, DynamoDB, SQS, and caching layers to ensure performance at scale. Observability will be built in from day one with metrics, tracing, and alerting so issues are visible and recoverable quickly. You will receive complete documentation, diagrams, and a clear walkthrough to support ongoing development. Best, Justin
$50 USD in 40 days
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As a seasoned backend engineer with over 5 years of experience, with a strong focus on AWS, I believe I have the skills, expertise and professional personality required to exceed your expectation on this project. Not only am I conversant in trending backend technologies such as Node.js, Python, PHP but I also know how to use them effectively in building highly scalable and reliable cloud infrastructures.
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