Full Stack Architect - Next.js/Python
First seen by Alion on Oct 30, 2026.
Job Description - Full Stack Architect (Next.js, React.js & Python) :
Position : Full Stack Architect / Technical Architect.
Experience : 8 - 12 Years.
Employment Type : Full-Time.
Technology Stack : Next.js, React.js, Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, Cloud (AWS/Azure).
Role Overview :
We are looking for an experienced Full Stack Architect with strong expertise in Next.js, React.js, and Python to design, architect, and deliver scalable, secure, and high-performance enterprise applications. The ideal candidate should have hands-on development experience, strong system design capabilities, and the ability to lead technical architecture decisions across frontend, backend, databases, cloud infrastructure, and integrations.
Key Responsibilities :
- Design and implement end-to-end architecture for enterprise-grade full-stack applications.
- Lead frontend architecture using React.js, Next.js, TypeScript, and modern UI frameworks.
- Design scalable backend services and RESTful APIs using Python, FastAPI, or Django.
- Define application architecture, including microservices, modular monoliths, and event-driven systems.
- Establish reusable components, coding standards, and architectural best practices.
- Design database schemas, optimize queries, and manage relational and NoSQL databases.
- Architect authentication, authorization, RBAC, and secure API integrations.
- Lead technical design discussions, architecture reviews, and system design decisions.
- Collaborate with product managers, UI/UX designers, DevOps engineers, and business stakeholders.
- Implement performance optimization, caching, monitoring, and application scalability strategies.
- Guide development teams through code reviews, technical mentoring, and solution implementation.
- Support cloud-native deployments, CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and production readiness.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend suitable architectural solutions.
Required Technical Skills :
1. Frontend Technologies :
- Strong expertise in React.js, Next.js, JavaScript (ES6+), and TypeScript.
- Experience with Server-Side Rendering (SSR), Static Site Generation (SSG), and React Server Components.
- Strong understanding of state management, component architecture, and frontend performance optimization.
- Experience with Tailwind CSS, Material UI, or similar UI frameworks.
- Knowledge of micro-frontend architecture is an advantage.
2. Backend Technologies :
- Strong hands-on experience with Python and frameworks such as FastAPI or Django.
- Experience designing RESTful APIs, asynchronous services, and microservices.
- Strong understanding of API security, authentication, authorization, and middleware.
- Experience with background processing, task queues, and distributed systems.
3. Database & Data Layer :
- Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQL Server.
- Knowledge of MongoDB, Redis, or other NoSQL/caching technologies.
- Strong understanding of database modeling, indexing, and query optimization.
- Experience with ORMs such as SQLAlchemy.
4. Architecture & System Design :
- Strong knowledge of High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD).
- Experience designing scalable, distributed, multi-tenant enterprise applications.
- Understanding of design patterns, SOLID principles, and clean architecture.
- Experience with API gateways, message queues, caching, and event-driven architecture.
- Ability to make architectural decisions considering performance, security, cost, and maintainability.
5. Cloud & DevOps :
- Experience with AWS or Microsoft Azure.
- Working knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and container-based deployments.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or Jenkins.
- Understanding of cloud networking, monitoring, logging, and infrastructure scalability.
Preferred / Good-to-Have Skills :
- Experience integrating Generative AI and LLM-based capabilities into enterprise applications.
- Familiarity with AI frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, or similar technologies.
- Experience with WebSockets, real-time applications, and asynchronous communication.
- Knowledge of GraphQL and API orchestration.
- Familiarity with Databricks, data platforms, or analytics-driven applications.
- Experience working with enterprise SSO, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and Microsoft Entra ID.
Leadership & Collaboration :
- Ability to lead technical teams and mentor senior developers.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience conducting architecture reviews and technical feasibility assessments.
- Ability to translate business requirements into technical architecture and implementation plans.
- Strong communication skills for collaborating with clients, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
- Experience supporting technical estimations, solution proposals, and delivery planning.
Qualifications :
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 8 - 12+ years of software engineering experience, with significant hands-on experience in full-stack application development.
- At least 2 - 3 years of experience in technical architecture, solution design, or technical leadership.
- Proven experience architecting and delivering production-grade enterprise applications.
Expected Outcomes :
- Deliver scalable, secure, maintainable, and production-ready application architectures.
- Establish consistent technical standards across frontend and backend development.
- Improve application performance, reliability, and development efficiency.
- Provide architectural guidance while remaining actively involved in critical technical implementations.
Skills
Full Stack, Next.js, React.js, Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, TypeScript, Django, System Design, RESTful API