Principal Backend & API Architect — Ecommerce & Integrations

Noble Panacea, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Noble Panacea is seeking a Principal Backend (or Full-Stack) Engineer to lead the architecture, development, and evolution of the backend and API platforms powering our ecommerce, loyalty, and clienteling experiences. You will design scalable, secure services and build the integration layer that connects our digital products to CRM and data systems to enable personalisation and Customer 360 capabilities.

This hands-on tech leadership role requires defining technical standards, elevating

Qualifications

• 8+ years of backend or full-stack engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Node.js, TypeScript, REST/GraphQL APIs and distributed systems patterns.
• Experience integrating ecommerce, marketing, or digital experience platforms.
• Proven ability to design, deploy, and operate microservices architectures.
• Hands-on experience with AWS or GCP, including serverless, containers, and managed compute services.
• Familiarity with data integration, event-driven architectures, and streaming platforms.

Responsibilities

• Own the backend and API architecture for ecommerce, loyalty, and clienteling platforms, ensuring scalability, availability, security, and operational excellence.
• Design, build, and evolve backend services using Node.js, TypeScript, and modern frameworks with emphasis on maintainability and performance.
• Lead integrations for global commerce, including payment processors and logistics partners, ensuring reliability.
• Architect and maintain scalable APIs and middleware connecting CMS, DAM, analytics, and digital experience systems.
• Develop and own API governance, authentication, authorization, and rate-limiting strategies for Customer 360.

Skills

Node.js

TypeScript

REST/GraphQL API

Distributed systems

AWS / GCP

CI/CD

Terraform

Docker

Observability

Security

Tools

AWS

GCP

Docker

Terraform

Kafka

Job description

Noble Panacea is seeking a Principal Backend (or Full-Stack) Engineer to lead the architecture, development, and evolution of the backend and API platforms powering our ecommerce, loyalty, and clienteling experiences. You will design scalable, secure services and build the integration layer that connects our digital products to CRM and data systems to enable personalisation and Customer 360 capabilities.

This hands-on tech leadership role requires defining technical standards, elevating