TypeScript Architect Kafka, Node.js, DynamoDB

SMX USA

Denver, CO

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$56 Per Hour
SKILLS
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Apache Kafka, Application Programming Interface (API), Autoscaling, Best Practices, CPU (Central Processing Unit), Caching, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Data Modeling, Data Partitioning, DevOps, Documentation, GitHub, GraphQL, Information Technology & Information Systems, Input/Output, Jenkins, Knowledge Transfer, Load Testing, Mentoring, Microservices, NoSQL, Node.js, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Problem Solving Skills, Process Flow, REST (Representational State Transfer), Redis, Splunk, Systems Scalability, Technical Leadership, memcached
LOCATION
Denver, CO
POSTED
18 days ago

TypeScript Architect - Kafka, Node.js, DynamoDB

Location: Denver, CO (Onsite - 4+ Days/Week)

Duration: 41 Weeks

Start Date: June 15, 2026

 

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced  TypeScript Architect with deep expertise in  Node.js, Kafka, and DynamoDB to lead the architecture and design of highly scalable, event-driven backend systems. This role requires a strong background in microservices, real-time data streaming, cloud-native applications, and performance optimization.

 

Important Requirements:

  • 14+ years of overall IT experience (mandatory)
  • Local candidates in the Denver, CO area only
  • Must be able to work onsite 4+ days per week

 

Required Technical Skills

  • TypeScript and Node.js
  • Apache Kafka
  • AWS DynamoDB
  • Event-driven Microservices Architecture
  • Redis, DAX, ElastiCache, or other caching technologies
  • REST APIs and GraphQL
  • AWS Cloud Services
  • CI/CD, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure as Code

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Architect and design scalable backend systems using TypeScript/Node.js and event-driven patterns.
  • Design and implement high-volume streaming and asynchronous processing pipelines using Kafka and related technologies.
  • Define DynamoDB data models, partitioning strategies, indexing, and scalability best practices.
  • Develop and optimize caching strategies to improve API performance and system responsiveness.
  • Perform end-to-end performance tuning across applications, databases, and infrastructure.
  • Establish API standards, message schemas, versioning strategies, and service communication patterns.
  • Implement observability solutions including monitoring, logging, tracing, and performance analytics.
  • Collaborate with DevOps teams to support CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, and auto-scaling strategies.
  • Mentor engineering teams on TypeScript best practices, asynchronous programming, and resilient microservice design.
  • Partner with business and technology stakeholders to evolve platform architecture in alignment with organizational goals.

 

Required Experience

  • Strong expertise in TypeScript and Node.js, including async/await, streams, and worker threads.
  • Extensive Kafka experience including partitioning, consumer groups, rebalancing, offset management, and schema evolution.
  • Deep understanding of DynamoDB, secondary indexes, streams, TTL, DAX, and large-scale NoSQL design.
  • Experience with Redis, Memcached, DAX, or similar caching frameworks.
  • Strong performance tuning experience, including CPU profiling, connection pooling, load testing, and async I/O optimization.
  • API architecture experience with REST and GraphQL.
  • Hands-on experience with monitoring tools such as Datadog, Prometheus, CloudWatch, or Splunk.
  • Familiarity with GitHub Actions, Jenkins, EKS/Kubernetes, Terraform, and CloudFormation.

 

Deliverables

  • Process flow documentation and architecture guidance
  • Knowledge transfer and mentoring of client project teams
  • Technical leadership and contribution to project deliverables
  • Data conversion and maintenance support
  • Best-practice recommendations and solution alternatives
  • Hands-on architecture, development, and technical oversight as needed

 

 

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