Affle India - Node.js Architect - Microservices Architecture

We are looking for a highly skilled Architect NodeJS to lead the design, development, and scalability of backend systems for the Ultra platform. This role requires strong expertise in NodeJS, microservices architecture, and large-scale distributed systems, along with the ability to drive architectural decisions and mentor engineering teams.

The ideal candidate will play a key role in building scalable, high-performance, and secure systems, while collaborating closely with product, business, and engineering stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities :

Architecture & Design :

- Define and drive backend architecture using NodeJS and microservices.

- Design scalable, resilient, and high-performance systems for large-scale applications.

- Create and present technical design documents and architecture solutions.

- Ensure systems are future-ready, scalable, and secure.

Backend Development & Technology :

- Lead development using NodeJS, APIs, and distributed systems.

- Work with databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB.

- Integrate third-party APIs and services efficiently.

- Drive adoption of best coding practices, testing, and code quality standards.

Data & Platform Engineering :

- Work with Big Data technologies such as Kafka, Spark, Airflow, Trino, or similar.

- Experience with data warehouses (BigQuery, Redshift) and search tools like Elasticsearch.

- Collaborate on building data-driven platforms and analytics systems.

DevOps & Cloud :

- Ensure implementation of CI/CD pipelines, automation, and infrastructure best practices.

- Work with cloud platforms such as AWS / GCP.

- Promote DevOps culture (TDD, CI/CD, infrastructure automation).

Leadership & Collaboration :

- Lead and mentor a team of engineers, ensuring technical excellence and delivery quality.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, business, and data teams.

- Participate in architecture reviews and technical decision-making.

Required Skills & Experience :

- 8+ years of experience in backend development and architecture

- Strong expertise in NodeJS and microservices architecture

- Experience with distributed systems and high-scale applications

- Strong knowledge of databases (SQL & NoSQL)

- Experience with Kafka, Spark, Airflow or similar data technologies

- Familiarity with Elasticsearch / search platforms

- Hands-on experience with AWS or GCP cloud platforms

- Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, CodePipeline, etc.)

- Strong understanding of system design, scalability, and security

Key Competencies :

- Strong architectural thinking and problem-solving

- Leadership and team mentoring

- Ownership and accountability

- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-impact environment