Solutions Architect

Solutions Architect (Hands-on) – Node.js, TypeScript, GraphQL, AWS

Job Description

We are seeking a hands-on Solutions Architect to design and build scalable, cloud-native backend systems. This is an individual contributor role (no people management) focused on writing high-quality production code and driving architecture decisions.

Location:

Charlotte, NC (Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite preferred)
Also open to: Baltimore, MD | Irving, TX | NYC | Remote (for strong candidates)

Job Type:

Contract 9+ Months

Rate:

$82/hr on w2

Key Responsibilities

• Develop scalable backend applications using Node.js, TypeScript, and Python
• Design and build GraphQL APIs (Apollo) and backend services
• Architect cloud-native solutions using AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, S3, etc.)
• Build event-driven systems using Kafka or SQS
• Implement CI/CD pipelines, testing (TDD), and secure coding practices
• Ensure system reliability with monitoring, logging, and observability tools
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver business-critical solutions
• Contribute to architecture decisions and improve system scalability

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of backend development experience
• Strong hands-on experience with Node.js & TypeScript
• Experience with Python
• Expertise in GraphQL (Apollo/Federation)
• Strong AWS experience (Lambda, API Gateway, S3, IAM, etc.)
• Experience with event-driven architecture (Kafka/SQS)
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines
• Strong understanding of scalable system design and architecture

Nice to Have

• Experience with payments or financial systems
• Familiarity with PostgreSQL
• Experience with Terraform or Infrastructure as Code
• Knowledge of observability tools (Grafana, Datadog, etc.)

What We’re Looking For

• Strong hands-on coder + architect (not just high-level design)
• Ability to build and ship production-ready systems quickly
• Experience working in fast-paced, cloud-native environments