Principal Architect

About the Role

We are seeking a

Principal Architect

with 13–17 years of hands-on experience in building and scaling modern web applications. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in

JavaScript, Node.js, TypeScript, Express, and GraphQL , with optional experience in

Spring Boot . This is a strategic and highly influential role, responsible for driving architectural decisions, leading complex projects, and ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end architectural design for large-scale backend and frontend systems.

Define and implement best practices for software development, architecture, and code quality.

Collaborate with product managers, engineering teams, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.

Oversee technical roadmaps and guide technology adoption across the organization.

Provide mentorship and technical leadership to senior engineers and tech leads.

Conduct architecture reviews, code reviews, and ensure alignment with design principles and standards.

Evaluate emerging technologies and integrate where appropriate.

Ensure performance, security, and reliability of applications across environments.

Drive API design and integration strategies using REST and GraphQL.

Collaborate with DevOps and SRE teams to define CI / CD, deployment, and monitoring practices.

Required Skills and Qualifications

13–17 years

of experience in full-stack or backend architecture and software development.

Expert-level proficiency in :

JavaScript (ES6+)

TypeScript

Node.js

Express.js

GraphQL (Apollo Server / Client or equivalent)

Strong experience designing and implementing scalable APIs and microservices.

Deep understanding of distributed systems, event-driven architecture, and cloud-native development.

Proven experience with architecture patterns such as Domain-Driven Design, CQRS, and Microservices.

Hands-on experience with

CI / CD , containerization ( Docker ), and orchestration tools ( Kubernetes

preferred).

Solid understanding of application security, performance optimization, and observability.

Familiarity with

Spring Boot

is a plus, especially in hybrid stacks.

Experience working with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.