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Innova Solutions

Backend Architect

Hybrid

Greenwood village, United states

$ 85 /hour

Senior

Freelance

11-03-2026

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Skills

TypeScript GraphQL Splunk CI/CD DevOps Architecture Programming node.js AWS CI/CD Pipelines Kafka Terraform Grafana Infrastructure as Code Microservices

Job Specifications

A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Backend Architect.

Position Type: Full-Time, Contract

Duration: 12+ months

Location: Greenwood Village CO (Hybrid)

Schedule: 4-days onsite in a week.

As a Backend Architect, You Will

Design and evolve system architecture for scalability, reliability, and performance
Create and maintain architectural documentation and technical specifications
Evaluate and recommend technology stack improvements
Conduct architecture reviews and provide technical guidance to development teams
Break down complex initiatives into actionable tasks with clear acceptance criteria
Provide accurate Level of Effort (LOE) estimates for projects and features
Mentor and guide junior developers through code reviews and pair programming
Own end-to-end delivery of critical features and systems
Establish engineering best practices and coding standards
Troubleshoot and resolve critical production issues
Analyze system bottlenecks and implement performance improvements
Conduct capacity planning and scaling analysis
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the technology stack

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

BA/BS in Information Technology, Computer Science, related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
8+ years of software engineering experience with 3+ years in architecture roles
Expert-level proficiency in TypeScript/Node.js
Deep understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and event-driven design
Production experience with AWS services (DynamoDB, Lambda, ECS, API Gateway, etc.)
Strong knowledge of Kafka or similar event streaming platforms
Experience implementing resilience patterns (circuit breakers, retries, bulkheads, timeouts)
Proficiency in performance profiling, optimization, and scaling strategies

Nice To Have

Knowledge of observability tools (DataDog, Splunk, New Relic, CloudWatch, Grafana)
Background in SRE practices and DevOps methodologies
Experience with GraphQL, REST API design, and API gateway patterns
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CDK, CloudFormation)

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration!

This position is only open to applicants who can be engaged on a W-2 basis.

Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.

We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines. ASK ME HOW.

Thank you!

Mo Irshad

208-620-5984

Mo.irshad@innovasolutions.com

Pay Range And Benefits

Pay Range*:$70-$85 per hour

Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS:Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Recent Recognitions

Named One of America’s Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024
Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications

Website: https://www.innovasolutions.com/

Innova Solutions offers a referral bonus for qualified Ambassadors who refer eligible referrals. Submit referrals at https://innovasolutions.workllama.com/atsuser/anonreferafriend and earn $250-$1,000 per referral.

Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment

About the Company

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta (Duluth), Georgia, Innova Solutions along with its subsidiaries employs over 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3.0B. Through global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, Innova Solutions delivers strategic technology and business transformation solutions to its clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields. Whether it is onboarding a new service, embracing a new consumer device or rolling out a Business ... Know more