Technical Architect - Node.js/Java (10-15 yrs)

Responsibilities :

- Lead the architecture design and development of microservices-based backend systems to support our applications and services, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers, product managers, and infrastructure specialists, to define technical requirements and architectural guidelines for microservices and API development.

- Design and implement RESTful APIs / GraphQL endpoints to expose functionality to internal and external consumers, adhering to best practices for API design, versioning, security, and documentation.

- Define and implement service contracts and interfaces between microservices, facilitating loose coupling and interoperability while ensuring data consistency and integrity.

- Establish best practices and standards for microservices development, including service decomposition, containerization, orchestration, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

- Ensure the security of backend systems and APIs by implementing authentication, authorization, and encryption mechanisms, and enforcing data privacy and compliance requirements.

- Optimize backend systems for performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency, utilizing caching, asynchronous processing, and horizontal scaling techniques as needed.

- Conduct code reviews, performance profiling, and system diagnostics to identify and address performance bottlenecks, scalability issues, and reliability concerns.

- Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in microservices architecture, API design, and backend development, and recommend innovations and improvements to enhance our technical capabilities.

- Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to development teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Required Skills & Experience :

Experience :

- Minimum of 8+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3+ years in an architectural role.

- Proven experience in designing and implementing large-scale, distributed systems in a cloud environment (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).

- Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture principles, design patterns, and system integration.

Core Technologies & Tools :

- Expertise in multiple programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#, Node.js).

- Experience with cloud technologies and services, including containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration.

- Strong understanding of microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and GraphQL.

- Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).

- Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra) and SQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL).

Architecture Frameworks :

- Deep understanding of SOA, microservices, and event-driven architectures.

- Experience with design patterns (e.g., CQRS, Event Sourcing, Domain-Driven Design).

- Familiarity with serverless architectures, API gateways, and cloud-native services.

Performance & Scalability :

- Proven expertise in scalability and performance optimization techniques, including horizontal scaling, caching strategies, and load balancing.

- Experience in distributed systems, asynchronous processing, and event-driven design.

Security & Compliance :

- Strong understanding of security principles such as OAuth, JWT, SSL/TLS, and data encryption.

- Knowledge of security regulations and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, PCI-DSS).

Soft Skills :

- Strong leadership and mentorship skills with the ability to guide and inspire cross-functional teams.

- Excellent communication skills, capable of translating complex technical concepts into actionable business solutions.

- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills, with a focus on both strategic and tactical outcomes.

- Ability to work in Agile environments and collaborate in a cross-functional team.