<p>Kforce has a client in Greenwood Village, CO that is seeking a Typescript Architect.</p> <p>Summary: We are seeking a seasoned TypeScript Architect to lead the design and development of backend systems and RESTful APIs. This role will focus heavily on architecting scalable, high-performance backend solutions using TypeScript, with strong integration into AWS services. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in backend architecture, cloud design, and API strategy, along with a forward-thinking approach to engineering best practices.</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Architect, design, and develop backend services and REST APIs using TypeScript </li><li>Define and implement API standards, best practices, and versioning strategies </li><li>Collaborate with product and engineering teams to design scalable, maintainable backend systems </li><li>Lead design reviews, provide technical guidance, and ensure quality standards across the codebase </li><li>Design and implement AWS-based solutions for reliability, scalability, and performance </li><li>Contribute to CI/CD pipeline design, deployment strategies, and infrastructure automation </li><li>Troubleshoot complex production issues and lead root cause analysis efforts* 8+ years of software engineering experience, with a focus on backend development </li><li>Strong proficiency in TypeScript for backend development (Node.js environment) </li><li>Proven experience designing and building REST APIs at scale </li><li>Solid understanding of API architecture principles, including security, versioning, and documentation </li><li>Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services (Lambda, ECS, API Gateway, S3, etc.) </li><li>Experience in system design, architectural decision-making, and technical leadership </li></ul> <p>Preferred Skills:</p> <ul> <li>Experience with DynamoDB or other NoSQL databases </li><li>Familiarity with Kafka or similar event streaming platforms </li><li>Understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems design </li><li>Exposure to containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) </li></ul>