Technical Architect

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Architect with a strong background in Java, Node.js, and modern cloud platforms—preferably Google Cloud Platform (GCP) with working knowledge of AWS. In this role, you will be responsible for designing scalable, secure, and high-performance systems, guiding engineering teams across projects, and ensuring the alignment of technology solutions with business goals.

Roles and responsibilities

• Define and design the overall architecture of backend systems using Java and Node.js-based technologies.

• Work with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

• Design cloud-native applications with a focus on scalability, fault-tolerance, and performance.

• Lead architecture reviews, code quality checks, and performance analysis.

• Lead engineering teams by providing technical direction and developmental support.

• Evaluate and recommend tools, frameworks, and platforms based on project needs.

• Ensure best practices around security, monitoring, CI/CD, and DevOps are followed.

• Collaborate with product, QA, DevOps, and other cross-functional teams.

Must have

• 8+ years of experience in software development and system architecture.

• Proven experience in creating and reviewing HLD and LLD documents, with the ability to articulate complex systems clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Strong expertise in Java (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, RESTEasy, etc.).

• Hands-on experience with Node.js and popular frameworks like Express.js or NestJS.

• Solid experience designing and deploying applications on GCP (preferred) and/or AWS.

• Deep understanding of microservices architecture, API design (REST, GraphQL), and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Familiarity with NoSQL and SQL databases. (Firestore, Datastore, and Cloud Spanner) is a plus.

• Knowledge of performance tuning, observability (logs, metrics, tracing), and security best practices.

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Cloud Build, GitHub Actions, etc.).

Good to have

• Experience working in multi-cloud or cloud migration projects.

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

• Exposure to front-end frameworks such as React, Next.js, Vue, or Angular is a plus.

• GCP Professional Cloud Architect or AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification is a plus.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to influence technical direction and lead by example.

• Passion for problem-solving and innovation.

• Comfortable working with distributed teams.

Why choose FULL?

Do you want to work on a product that has transformed the lives of over 60,000 global users? Setmore, ranked as one of Forbes's top 7 scheduling apps, helps businesses grow and thrive. With more than 6 million monthly appointments, we make scheduling dreams a reality; irrespective of the business size. This is your chance to change the scheduling world with us!

About us

We are a Portland-based SaaS product company on a mission to empower businesses to work from Anywhere. Our global team of engineers, designers, testers, product experts, customer experience associates, and marketers come together to create a better way to work. Our products and services help businesses to be more productive, flexible, and scalable. Together, we can change the way the world works!