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