Cloud-Native Node.js Architect | Azure & AI-Driven Systems

Applaudo Studios; México; On-site; MXN 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Part time

Job summary

Applaudo Studios is seeking an Application Architect to design robust, cloud-native architectures for complex business applications, with hands-on Azure experience and leadership to guide teams. You will translate requirements into architectural designs, defend ADRs, and present roadmaps to executives.

The role emphasizes Node.js backends (Express/NestJS), REST API governance, and integration across multi-source-of-truth systems, with strong English communication for C-level interactions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 6+ years of Software Engineering with 3+ years in Architecture or Technical Leadership.
• Proven experience designing architectures for complex systems.
• Backend architecture with Node.js and Express or NestJS.

Responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into solid technical architectures and detailed designs.
• Define tech stack, patterns, and principles for Backend and Frontend.
• Size and structure resource architecture for the Order Management System.
• Present architecture proposals to leadership and executives.
• Mentor development teams and drive best practices.
• Collaborate with DevOps to design infra, pipelines and operations.

Skills

Architectural leadership

ADR creation and defense

REST API design

Advanced English communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Node.js

NestJS

Express

Microsoft Azure

Job description

Applaudo Studios is seeking an Application Architect to design robust, cloud-native architectures for complex business applications, with hands-on Azure experience and leadership to guide teams. You will translate requirements into architectural designs, defend ADRs, and present roadmaps to executives.

The role emphasizes Node.js backends (Express/NestJS), REST API governance, and integration across multi-source-of-truth systems, with strong English communication for C-level interactions.