Lead Backend Architect Node.js, Cloud & AI

Request ID: 98144-1
Title: Lead Backend Architect – Node.js, Cloud & AI
Locations: New York, NY- onsite
Duration: 6 Months
Pay Range: $45 - $50/Hour on W2/C2C (All inclusive)
 

Introduction

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to lead the architecture, design, and implementation of scalable cloud-native backend platforms. This role requires a strong technical leader with a deep understanding of Node.js, cloud technologies, and AI integration.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 12 years of experience in designing and building enterprise-scale, cloud-native backend systems and distributed architectures.
• Strong hands-on expertise in Node.js, JavaScript, and TypeScript, with working knowledge of Python and Go.
• Extensive experience developing microservices, REST/gRPC APIs, event-driven architectures, and scalable backend platforms.
• Strong expertise in AWS and/or GCP, Kubernetes, Docker, cloud-native architecture, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Mandatory experience integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) into enterprise applications and backend platforms.
• Prior work experience at client or in client's Industry.

Applicants must be able to work directly for Artech on W2.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with distributed messaging and streaming technologies such as Kafka, queues, and asynchronous processing.
• Hands-on experience with Agentic AI frameworks such as LangGraph, LangChain, LlamaIndex, CrewAI, or Semantic Kernel.
• Experience building Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines, AI orchestration workflows, and LLM gateways.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of scalable cloud-native backend platforms.
• Design and develop high-performance microservices and APIs using Node.js/TypeScript on AWS/GCP.
• Drive the adoption of AI capabilities by integrating LLMs and Agentic AI into enterprise backend services.

Company Benefits & Culture

• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Commitment to innovation and technology excellence.

For immediate consideration please click APPLY to begin the screening process with Alex.