Backend Architect with TypeScript-Denver,CO-Onsite

[David Miller]

Backend Architect  with TypeScript

Denver,CO-Onsite

Contract  

JOB SUMMARY

We're seeking an experienced hands-on Backend Technical Architect to lead architecture design, technical delivery, and system optimization across our platform. This is a hands-on role requiring deep technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and end-to-end ownership of critical systems.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Architecture & Design

• Design and evolve system architecture for scalability, reliability, and performance
• Create and maintain architectural documentation and technical specifications
• Evaluate and recommend technology stack improvements
• Conduct architecture reviews and provide technical guidance to development teams

Technical Leadership

• Break down complex initiatives into actionable tasks with clear acceptance criteria
• Provide accurate Level of Effort (LOE) estimates for projects and features
• Mentor and guide junior developers through code reviews and pair programming
• Own end-to-end delivery of critical features and systems
• Establish engineering best practices and coding standards

Problem Solving & Optimization

• Troubleshoot and resolve critical production issues
• Analyze system bottlenecks and implement performance improvements
• Conduct capacity planning and scaling analysis
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the technology stack

Platform & Infrastructure Optimization

·         DynamoDB: Query optimization, indexing strategies, capacity planning, cost optimization

·         Kafka: Consumer/producer tuning, partition strategies, throughput optimization, monitoring

·         Circuit Breakers: Implement resilience patterns, fault tolerance, and graceful degradation

·         TypeScript: Code quality improvements, type safety enhancements, refactoring legacy code

·         Performance: Latency reduction, caching strategies, load testing, profiling

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

BA/BS in Information Technology, Computer Science, related field or equivalent combination of education and experience