We are looking for a highly skilled Architect NodeJS to lead the design, development, and scalability of backend systems for the Ultra platform. This role requires strong expertise in NodeJS, microservices architecture, and large-scale distributed systems, along with the ability to drive architectural decisions and mentor engineering teams.
The ideal candidate will play a key role in building scalable, high-performance, and secure systems, while collaborating closely with product, business, and engineering stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Architecture & Design :
- Define and drive backend architecture using NodeJS and microservices.
- Design scalable, resilient, and high-performance systems for large-scale applications.
- Create and present technical design documents and architecture solutions.
- Ensure systems are future-ready, scalable, and secure.
Backend Development & Technology
- Lead development using NodeJS, APIs, and distributed systems.
- Work with databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB.
- Integrate third-party APIs and services efficiently.
- Drive adoption of best coding practices, testing, and code quality standards.
Data & Platform Engineering
- Work with Big Data technologies such as Kafka, Spark, Airflow, Trino, or similar.
- Experience with data warehouses (BigQuery, Redshift) and search tools like Elasticsearch.
- Collaborate on building data-driven platforms and analytics systems.
DevOps & Cloud
- Ensure implementation of CI/CD pipelines, automation, and infrastructure best practices.
- Work with cloud platforms such as AWS / GCP.
- Promote DevOps culture (TDD, CI/CD, infrastructure & Collaboration :
- Lead and mentor a team of engineers, ensuring technical excellence and delivery quality.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, business, and data teams.
- Participate in architecture reviews and technical Skills & Experience :
- 8+ years of experience in backend development and architecture
- Strong expertise in NodeJS and microservices architecture
- Experience with distributed systems and high-scale applications
- Strong knowledge of databases (SQL & NoSQL)
- Experience with Kafka, Spark, Airflow or similar data technologies
- Familiarity with Elasticsearch / search platforms
- Hands-on experience with AWS or GCP cloud platforms
- Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, CodePipeline, etc.)
- Strong understanding of system design, scalability, and security
Key Competencies
- Strong architectural thinking and problem-solving
- Leadership and team mentoring
- Ownership and accountability
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-impact environment
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