Job Specifications
Job Title: AWS Cloud & Backend Engineer – Hybrid contract in Charlotte, NC
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina (Hybrid or Remote)
Employment Type: Contract (Full-time)
About the Role
ForesightCares builds AI-powered mobility assessment tools that help older adults, caregivers, and IL communities better understand and support day-to-day movement and independence. Our iPad app uses evidence-based mobility tests and generative AI to deliver clear, actionable insights in simple, user-friendly ways. We’re a small, mission-driven team in Charlotte focused on improving mobility, safety, and confidence for aging adults.
We’re looking for a Back-End AWS Developer to join our growing team building an AI-powered mobility assessment platform for older adults. You’ll work closely with our UI engineers, AI team, and product leadership to design, optimize, and maintain our backend systems that support real-time movement assessments, analytics, and generative AI features for older adults.
Key Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain back-end services using AWS (Lambda, Step Functions, API Gateway, DynamoDB, AppSync, Cognito).
Develop and maintain GraphQL APIs that power our iPad and future mobile apps.
Implement infrastructure-as-code using Terraform to ensure scalable and reliable environments.
Integrate LLM/AI services and manage API pipelines with our AI/ML team.
Maintain and monitor production systems, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability.
Collaborate closely with front-end/UI developers to deliver smooth end-to-end experiences.
Partner with product and design to support feature development and technical decisions.
Ensure security, compliance, and data best practices (especially around user and assessment data).
Qualifications
3–5+ years of professional back-end development experience.
Strong hands-on expertise with AWS serverless services: Lambda, Step Functions, DynamoDB, API Gateway, IAM, Cognito.
Experience building GraphQL and REST APIs.
Proficiency with Terraform or other IaC tools.
Familiarity with large language models and API integrations (OpenAI, Bedrock, etc.).
Solid understanding of distributed systems, event-driven design, and CI/CD workflows.
Ability to work cross-functionally with UI developers, designers, and AI engineers.
Strong debugging, performance tuning, and production support skills.
Nice-to-have
Experience in healthcare, aging tech, remote monitoring, or regulated environments.
Knowledge of Node.js, Python, or TypeScript-based serverless patterns.
Startup experience (comfort with ambiguity, fast iteration, and ownership).
Why Join Us?
Flexible hybrid work model – work from our Charlotte office and remotely.
Opportunity to shape the backend architecture of an AI-driven healthcare application.
Make an impact in the healthcare industry, improving the lives of older adults.
Startup environment – take ownership, move fast, and contribute to a mission-driven team.
About the Company
ForesightCares is transforming the future of aging by bringing powerful AI-driven mobility insights directly to older adults, caregivers, and clinicians. At the heart of our mission is AVA Mobility — our AI-powered, at-home mobility awareness and wellness platform that makes movement screening simple, accessible, and proactive. Trusted by independent living communities and valued by everyday consumers, AVA Mobility helps people stay informed, confident, and independent. Our team brings together leaders in artificial intellig...
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