Solution Architect MERN Stack

An experienced Solution Architect to lead the architecture, design, and technical governance of enterprise-scale Web, Mobile Applications, and Backend for Frontend (BFF) platforms built using the MERN stack. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in designing scalable, secure, cloud-native, API-first applications with modern frontend architectures and microservices. The architect will work closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Engineering Managers, UX teams, DevOps, QA, and development teams to deliver high-performance digital products across Web, Android, iOS, and PWA platforms. Key Responsibilities Solution Architecture Design end-to-end architecture for Web, Mobile Apps, and BFF platforms.Define scalable, secure, and highly available application architecture.Create High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documents.Drive architecture reviews and technical governance.Define integration patterns between frontend, BFF, APIs, CMS, and backend systems.Frontend Architecture Architect ReactJS-based applications with reusable component libraries.Design Micro Frontend (MFE) architecture.Establish design systems and reusable UI components.Optimize rendering performance and Core Web Vitals.Ensure accessibility (WCAG), SEO, and responsive design.Mobile Architecture Architect React Native applications for Android and iOS.Define offline-first architecture.Design OTA update strategy.Optimize startup time, bundle size, and application performance.Integrate push notifications, analytics, and crash reporting.Backend (BFF) Architecture Design Node.js/Express.js-based Backend for Frontend services.Develop API aggregation and orchestration strategies.Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms.Design caching strategies using Redis.Optimize API performance and scalability.Define API versioning and governance standards.API & Integration Design RESTful APIs and GraphQL services.Integrate with enterprise platforms including:CRMBillingPayment GatewayIdentity ProviderCMSThird-party servicesDefine asynchronous communication using event-driven architecture.Ensure API security and lifecycle management.Cloud & DevOps Design cloud-native solutions.Work with Kubernetes/OpenShift deployments.Define CI/CD pipelines.Containerize applications using Docker.Implement Infrastructure as Code where applicable.Ensure application observability and monitoring.Security Design secure application architecture.Implement OAuth2, JWT, OpenID Connect, SSO.Ensure OWASP Top 10 compliance.Drive security reviews and threat modeling.Support PCI DSS and data privacy requirements.Performance & Scalability Define caching strategies.Optimize frontend and backend performance.Design high availability and disaster recovery.Conduct performance benchmarking and capacity planning.Required Technical Skills Frontend ReactJSTypeScriptJavaScript (ES6+)HTML5CSS3Tailwind CSSRedux / Context APIMicro FrontendsModule FederationProgressive Web Apps (PWA)Mobile React NativeAndroidiOSOTA UpdatesPush NotificationsOffline StorageDeep LinkingBackend Node.jsExpress.jsNestJS (preferred)Backend for Frontend (BFF)API GatewayGraphQLREST APIsWebSocketsDatabase MongoDBRedisPostgreSQL/MySQL (good to have)Cloud & DevOps DockerKubernetesOpenShiftAzure / AWS / GCPJenkins / GitHub Actions / GitLab CINGINXAPI GatewayHelm ChartsArchitecture MicroservicesEvent-Driven ArchitectureDomain-Driven Design (DDD)Clean ArchitectureSOLID PrinciplesDesign PatternsSecurity OAuth2JWTOpenID ConnectOWASPAPI SecurityPCI DSSSecure SDLCMonitoring & Logging ELK StackGrafanaPrometheusSentryApplication InsightsOpenTelemetryTesting JestCypressPlaywrightPostmanPerformance Testing Preferred Domain Experience TelecomFinTechBankingE-commerceDigital Self-Care ApplicationsSuper AppsB2B/B2C Digital Platforms Soft Skills Excellent stakeholder management.Strong communication and presentation skills.Strategic thinking and decision-making.Problem-solving and analytical skills.Ability to lead cross-functional teams.Mentoring and coaching capabilities.Agile mindset with experience in Scrum/Kanban. Education Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Nice to Have Experience with Headless CMS (e.g., Drupal, Contentful, Strapi)Experience with Design Systems and StorybookKnowledge of TM Forum Open APIsExperience with API Management platforms (Apigee, Kong, MuleSoft)AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor)Figma integration and design-to-code workflowsExperience with Feature Flags and A/B TestingMulti-tenant and multi-region application architecture An experienced Solution Architect to lead the architecture, design, and technical governance of enterprise-scale Web, Mobile Applications, and Backend for Frontend (BFF) platforms built using the MERN stack. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in designing scalable, secure, cloud-native, API-first applications with modern front