Lead / Architect Node JS

Job Title : Lead / Architect Node JS

Location : Hyderabad, Telangana

Job Type : Full-Time

NP - Immediate only

Salary - 28 - 30 LPA Max

Must have skills : NodeJS + Express / Nest / Fastify and Experience in Solution Architecture

Shift Timing : Regular Shifts

Mode of Work : 5 Days from office

Role Summary :

We are seeking an experienced Node.js Architect to design and lead the development of scalable, high-performance backend systems. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Node.js , API design , and microservices architecture , along with strong knowledge of cloud-native technologies and DevOps best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Architect and design scalable, secure, and resilient backend solutions using Node.js and related frameworks (Express.js, Fastify, NestJS, etc.).

Lead the design and implementation of RESTful and GraphQL APIs for web and mobile applications.

Define and implement microservices architecture , including service discovery, inter-service communication, and data consistency patterns.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (frontend, DevOps, QA, product) to define and deliver system architecture and design documentation.

Drive code quality, performance optimization, and best practices in software development.

Provide technical leadership and mentoring to development teams.

Work closely with DevOps teams to define CI / CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).

Evaluate and integrate new technologies, frameworks, and tools to improve system efficiency.

Ensure compliance with security, scalability, and performance standards .

Participate in architecture reviews, code reviews, and sprint planning.

Strong expertise in Node.js , Express.js , Fastify, NestJS , or similar frameworks.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Deep understanding of microservices architecture , event-driven systems , and API gateways .

Experience designing and consuming RESTful and GraphQL APIs .

Proficiency in JavaScript / TypeScript .

Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration tools (Kubernetes).

Knowledge of message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ, NATS) and caching solutions (Redis, Memcached).

Strong understanding of database systems (SQL and NoSQL).

Experience with authentication & authorization frameworks (OAuth2, JWT, OpenID Connect).

Familiarity with DevOps practices , CI / CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code.

Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.