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Job Description 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)