Backend Technical Architect

Title: Backend Technical Architect Location: Denver, CO (On-site) Duration: 6 months (possibility of extension) Implementation Partner: Infosys End Client: To be disclosed This is a hands-on role requiring deep technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and end-to-end ownership of critical systems. Architecture & Design Technical Expertise 8+ years of software engineering experience with 3+ years in architecture roles Expert-level proficiency in TypeScript/Node.js Deep understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and event-driven design Production experience with AWS services (DynamoDB, Lambda, ECS, API Gateway, etc.) Strong knowledge of Kafka or similar event streaming platforms Experience implementing resilience patterns (circuit breakers, retries, bulkheads, timeouts) Proficiency in performance profiling, optimization, and scaling strategies Leadership & Delivery Proven track record of owning and delivering complex technical projects Experience mentoring developers and conducting technical interviews Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to balance technical excellence with business priorities Nice to Have Knowledge of observability tools (DataDog, Splunk, New Relic, CloudWatch, Grafana) Background in SRE practices and DevOps methodologies Experience with GraphQL, REST API design, and API gateway patterns Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CDK, CloudFormation) Deliverables & Success Metrics Architectural designs and technical specifications Task breakdowns with accurate LOE estimates Performance improvement implementations with measurable results Reduced system latency and improved throughput Mentorship of junior team members with demonstrable skill growth Successful delivery of assigned projects within timeline and scope Education

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