TypeScript Backend Architect

We Are Hiring: TypeScript Backend Architect (PaaS)

Experience Level: 13 Years Location: Denver, Colorado

Job Type: Contract

We are seeking a seasoned TypeScript Backend Architect with over 13 years of experience to drive the architecture of our Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) initiatives. If you are a technical leader who thrives in designing scalable, event-driven systems and shaping cutting-edge cloud infrastructure, we want to hear from you!

Primary Skills (Must-Haves)

• Language: TypeScript Backend API & Node.js
• Database: DynamoDB (or equivalent NoSQL/key-value stores)
• Messaging: Apache Kafka / AWS MSK

Key Responsibilities & Technical Depth

• Cloud & Infrastructure: Leverage AWS managed services to architect and deploy robust PaaS infrastructure in close collaboration with DevOps teams.
• Architecture: Design and implement high-performance caching architectures (particularly Redis) and enterprise-grade REST APIs.
• Event-Driven Systems: Architect and build complex, highly scalable event-driven systems.
• Containerization: Oversee container orchestration using Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Istio, and Argo.
• CI/CD & Automation: Drive continuous integration and deployment pipelines using Jenkins and GitLab.
• Observability: Monitor system health and performance using tools like Splunk, Instana, Datadog, and Prometheus.
• Documentation & Quality: Maintain clear API documentation via Swagger (OpenAPI) and champion Test-Driven Development (TDD) and automated testing frameworks.

Skills, Knowledge & Attributes

• Agile Mindset: Strong understanding of Scrum/Agile development methodologies.
• Security First: Deep experience with software security principles and architecture patterns.
• Execution: Capable of delivering on multiple competing priorities with minimal supervision.
• Culture: Ability to collaborate with and contribute to a common culture of excellence.
• Communication: Strong professional proficiency in verbal and written English.