Senior Backend Architect - AI-First, Remote

Wizdaa Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Wizdaa is seeking a highly senior backend engineer to own architecture and drive end-to-end backend solutions. This AI-first role emphasizes independent architectural decisions, scalable design, and production-ready delivery.

You will design backend services in NestJS/TypeScript, build GraphQL APIs, and own Postgres reliability within a lean but fast-paced team. The role demands prior leadership as a Lead Engineer or Architect, with a strong focus on systems-level thinking, security, and

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in backend architecture and scalable systems.
• Ability to design and own backend services end-to-end.
• Proven track record in leading architecture decisions.

Responsibilities

• Design and own backend services in NestJS and TypeScript, from schema to production.
• Make architecture decisions independently, focused on scalability, maintainability, and reliability.
• Build and maintain GraphQL APIs across a microservices environment.
• Own database design, optimization, and reliability in PostgreSQL.
• Translate ambiguous product needs into clear technical solutions.
• Define technical direction and enforce quality across AI-generated and manual code.

Skills

NestJS

TypeScript

GraphQL

PostgreSQL

System architecture

Backend design

API design

Microservices

Tools

NestJS

TypeScript

GraphQL

PostgreSQL

Job description

Wizdaa is seeking a highly senior backend engineer to own architecture and drive end-to-end backend solutions. This AI-first role emphasizes independent architectural decisions, scalable design, and production-ready delivery.

You will design backend services in NestJS/TypeScript, build GraphQL APIs, and own Postgres reliability within a lean but fast-paced team. The role demands prior leadership as a Lead Engineer or Architect, with a strong focus on systems-level thinking, security, and