Application Architect

Role Description : This is a full-time role for an Application Architect. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Python as the primary backend language, along with familiarity in Java or Node.js as a plus. The role demands end-to-end technical ownership of modern web applications, including frontend, backend, cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, and container orchestration. The Application Architect will lead the architectural design of scalable, secure, and maintainable applications while mentoring teams across all layers of the stack.Key Responsibilities :Application Architecture & Design (Full Stack) :- Own the overall architecture of web applications from frontend to backend and infrastructure.- Translate functional and non-functional requirements into scalable, maintainable, and secure designs.- Define and enforce architectural principles, design patterns, and technology standards.Backend Architecture (Python-Focused) :- Lead the design and development of high-performance backend systems using Python (i.e., FastAPI, Django, Flask).- Implement RESTful APIs and microservices with focus on modularity, testability, and scalability.- Guide backend teams on system design, API integration, and security practices.- Nice to have: Working knowledge of Java (Spring Boot) and Node.js (Express/NestJS) for cross-functional collaboration.Frontend Architecture (React / Angular / Next.js) : - Provide technical oversight of frontend architecture using React, Angular, or Next.js.- Collaborate with design teams to implement responsive and accessible UIs.- Ensure frontend best practices including performance optimization, component reuse, and security.Cloud Architecture (AWS / Azure / GCP) :- Design and deploy cloud-native applications with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.- Define cloud service usage patterns for APIs, databases, messaging, secrets, and monitoring.- Promote cloud cost efficiency, high availability, and auto-scaling strategies.Containerization & Orchestration (Docker / Kubernetes) :- Drive adoption of Docker-based containerization and Kubernetes for scalable deployments.- Design and maintain Helm charts, service discovery, and load balancing configurations.- Define infrastructure standards and environments using IaC (Terraform, Pulumi).CI/CD & DevOps Enablement :- Architect and maintain CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.- Implement automated testing, linting, security scanning, and release orchestration.- Collaborate with DevOps and SRE teams for deployment automation and incident response readiness.Technical Leadership and Mentorship :- Mentor and lead engineers across the backend, frontend, and DevOps functions.- Review designs and code to ensure adherence to architecture, scalability, and security goals.- Foster a culture of clean code, continuous learning, and technical excellence.Performance, Observability & Security :- Ensure applications are secure-by-design and meet regulatory or organizational standards.- Drive system observability through logging, metrics, tracing, and alerting.- Support performance tuning, load testing, and capacity planning activities.Qualifications :- Proven experience as an Application Architect, Solution Architect, or Lead Backend/Full Stack Developer.- Strong hands-on experience with Python as the primary backend language (FastAPI, Django, Flask).- Nice to have: Familiarity with Java (Spring Boot) and Node.js environments.- Solid understanding of frontend technologies React, Angular, or Next.js and browser-based architecture principles.- Deep expertise in RESTful API design, microservices architecture, and distributed systems.- Cloud expertise in AWS, Azure, or GCP, with hands-on experience in building secure and scalable cloud applications.- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration at scale.- Hands-on with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and DevOps practices.- Working knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB), caching (Redis), and event/message-driven systems (Kafka, SQS, RabbitMQ).- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills.Education and Experience :- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.- 8+ years of software development experience, with 3+ years in an architectural or technical leadership role.- Prior experience designing and scaling production-grade applications in cloud-native environments (ref:hirist.tech)