[Hiring] Senior Backend Architect PK @Wizdaa

Role Description

We are looking for a highly senior backend engineer who can operate at Lead Engineer / Architect level. This is not a role for someone who only executes tickets. We need someone who can:

• Make architecture decisions independently
• Design systems with long-term scalability in mind
• Turn ambiguous product needs into production-ready backend solutions

This is a high-ownership role on a lean team. The default mode of execution is AI-first. Engineers use AI agents to accelerate:

• Research
• Planning
• Implementation
• Testing
• Refinement

However, ownership stays fully with the engineer. The person in this role must be able to use AI to move fast while maintaining strong judgment around:

• Architecture
• Correctness
• Security
• Performance
• Reliability

We are specifically looking for candidates who have already held responsibilities similar to Lead Engineer or Architect in previous roles.

The work includes:

• Designing and owning backend services in NestJS and TypeScript, from schema to production
• Making architecture decisions independently, with a focus on scalability, maintainability, and reliability
• Building and maintaining GraphQL APIs across a microservices environment
• Owning database design, optimization, and reliability in Postgres
• Defining technical direction, not just implementation details
• Setting and enforcing quality standards across both AI-generated and manually written code
• Translating ambiguous product needs into clear technical solutions
• Contributing to system design, infrastructure decisions, testing strategy, and developer productivity
• Operating in an AI-first workflow without compromising engineering standards

This is a fast-paced environment with real production stakes. You will be expected to:

• Move quickly
• Think at systems level
• Make strong technical decisions with minimal hand-holding

If you are comfortable owning architecture and raising the technical bar in a high-accountability environment, this role is for you.

Details

• Fully remote
• Paid in USD
• EST or PST aligned hours