Backend Architect
Core
Define and own backend architecture across all product domains, setting standards and ensuring hands-on involvement in complex systems.
Role type
Senior Backend Architect (hands-on IC with leadership)
Builds
Autonomous platform for traveler care (insurance, travel care, real-time information, finance)
Domain
Travel technology / Fintech (via careerplan.io/jobs/87-00A-B6-B67-backend-architect-at-faye)
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Node.js, NestJS, system architecture, scalability design, performance optimization, CI/CD, code quality, technical debt management
Preferred skills
Cross-functional collaboration, strategic alignment with business goals
Responsibilities
Define backend patterns and standards, act as technical authority for three teams, identify and resolve scalability risks, partner with leads to elevate engineering practices, align technical strategy with business goals