Insight Global is looking for a Backend Developer to join a leading wealth management client supporting the continued buildout of a digital advisor portal. This initiative is a high-priority, enterprise-wide effort focused on delivering new features and enhancing the overall advisor and client experience.
This individual will play a key role in backend development, working closely with engineering, product, and architecture teams to design and deliver scalable services that support onboarding, investment products, and advisor workflows. The setting is highly collaborative and quick-paced, with a strong emphasis on modern cloud-native development using AWS.
This role is a short term (3 month) initial contract with the opportunity for conversion to full time employment and high likelihood of extensions based on performance.
Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain backend services using Node.js in a cloud-native environment
Develop and manage infrastructure using AWS CDK (Cloud Development Kit)
Contribute to the ongoing enhancement and expansion of a digital advisor portal for wealth management clients
Partner with cross-functional teams (product, UX, frontend, architecture) to deliver new features end-to-end




Build scalable APIs and microservices to support client onboarding, account management, and investment workflows
Ensure high performance, security, and reliability of backend systems
Participate in code reviews, testing, and CI/CD processes
Troubleshoot and resolve production issues as needed
Required Skills and Experience 5+ years of backend development experience
Strong hands‑on experience with Node.js
Experience building and deploying infrastructure using AWS CDK
Deep understanding of AWS services (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB/S3, etc.)
Experience developing RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices
Robust understanding of system design, scalability, and performance optimization
Nice to Have Skills and Experience Experience in wealth management or financial services
Exposure to advisor platforms or digital onboarding flows
Experience with TypeScript
Familiarity with authentication/authorization (IAM, OAuth, etc.)
Experience working in agile environments
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📌 Aws Backend Developer Ontario
🏢 Insight Global
📍 Ontario