Job Description
Our client is seeking a Backend Architect to help design, build, and evolve a highly scalable, distributed computing platform. This role will focus on architectural ownership, performance optimization, and hands-on development across critical backend systems. This is a fully remote position. Backend Architect’s Responsibilities and Duties: Architect, develop, and enhance a highly scalable distributed computing framework Own the design and implementation of key portions of the backend platform Lead architectural decisions to ensure scalability, reliability, and long-term maintainability Optimize performance across multiple system layers including services, APIs, and data processing components Collaborate closely with engineering, product, and infrastructure teams to translate business needs into technical solutions Backend Architect’s Qualifications and Skills: Strong experience designing and building scalable backend or distributed systems Proven ability to architect complex platforms and own systems end to end Deep understanding of performance optimization across backend services and infrastructure Experience working with cloud-based, distributed, or high-throughput systems Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on system efficiency and reliability Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams RightClick is an equal opportunity employer who agrees not to discriminate against any employee or job applicant irrespective of race, color, creed, alienage, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender (including gender identity), marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by law. Originally posted on Himalayas
