What are the responsibilities and job description for the Backend Technical Architect position at Kforce Technology Staffing?
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce is immediately seeking an experienced Backend Technical Architect in support of our enterprise telecommunications and mass media client based in Greenwood Village, CO.
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
REQUIREMENTS:
* BA/BS in Information Technology, Computer Science, related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
* 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
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
Kforce is immediately seeking an experienced Backend Technical Architect in support of our enterprise telecommunications and mass media client based in Greenwood Village, CO.
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
REQUIREMENTS:
* BA/BS in Information Technology, Computer Science, related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
* 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
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
Salary : $64 - $82