NodeJS Application Architect

About the role

Applaudo is seeking a senior Application Architect to design robust, scalable, and cloud‑native solutions for complex business applications. You will translate business requirements into detailed technical designs, define architectural patterns, and guide both backend and frontend teams.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze business needs and create comprehensive technical architectures for each module.
• Define technologies, design patterns, and architectural principles for backend and frontend components.
• Size and structure the resource architecture for the Order Management System product.
• Collaborate with Product Owner and Business Architect to assess feasibility and align the roadmap.
• Present architecture proposals, technical roadmaps, and Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) to technical leaders, business stakeholders, and C‑level executives.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years in architecture or technical leadership.
• Proven ability to design complex application architectures and integrate multi‑source‑of‑truth systems.
• Strong communication skills, able to defend technical decisions to senior stakeholders.

Required skills

• Node.js with frameworks such as Express or NestJS.
• Microsoft Azure and cloud‑native architecture design.
• REST API design and governance.
• Event‑Driven Architecture and asynchronous processing.
• Authentication and authorization mechanisms (OAuth2, SSO).
• Experience creating and defending Architecture Decision Records (ADRs).
• Familiarity with AI‑assisted development tools (e.g., Cursor, Copilot, Claude Code).

What we offer

• Contract‑based engagement with a leading digital services firm.
• Opportunities to work on high‑impact, enterprise‑grade projects.
• Access to cutting‑edge AI development tools and cloud platforms.