Architects & Integrations

Modern software architecture is about designing distributed, intelligent systems. A successful nearshore software development engagement hinges on having architects who can orchestrate microservices, event streams, and AI models into a coherent, scalable platform. We provide elite nearshore architects who can design these systems. They are not just diagram-drawers; they are hands-on practitioners who have built and scaled complex applications using microservices, event-driven patterns, and Domain-Driven Design. Our Axiom Cortex™ engine vets for the ability to manage complexity, make critical trade-off decisions, and design systems that are resilient, evolvable, and ready for the future.

GraphQL

Build flexible, efficient APIs. Hire nearshore GraphQL experts vetted for schema design, resolvers, and performance optimization for your software team.

Microservices Architecture

Build scalable, resilient, and independently deployable systems. Hire nearshore Microservices Architects vetted for complex distributed systems design.

gRPC

Build high-performance, cross-language microservices. Hire nearshore gRPC experts vetted for designing fast, efficient, and strongly-typed APIs.

REST API Design

Design and build APIs that developers love to use. Hire nearshore REST API Design experts vetted for building clean, consistent, and well-documented APIs.

Event Sourcing

Build auditable and scalable systems. Hire nearshore Event Sourcing experts vetted for designing and building complex, event-driven architectures.

Domain-Driven Design (DDD)

Tackle complexity in your software. Hire nearshore DDD experts vetted for their ability to model complex business domains and build software that lasts.

Message Queues

Build reliable, scalable, and resilient distributed systems. Hire nearshore Message Queue experts vetted for RabbitMQ, Kafka, SQS, and async architecture.

API Gateway

Create a single, unified entry point for your APIs. Hire nearshore API Gateway experts vetted for AWS API Gateway, Kong, and modern API management.

System Design

Architect systems that can handle massive scale. Hire nearshore System Design experts vetted for their ability to design and operate large-scale systems.

API Security

Secure your digital assets. Hire nearshore API Security experts vetted for authentication, authorization, and protecting against modern API threats.

How We Measure Seniority in Architects & Integrations

For the architects & integrations domain, our Axiom Cortex™ engine measures the cognitive traits required for success. This data-driven approach allows for transparent, value-based pricing for every seniority level.

L1 Proficient

Guided Contributor

Contributes on component-level tasks within the Architects & Integrations domain. Foundational knowledge and learning agility are validated.

Evaluation Focus

Axiom Cortex™ validates core competencies via correctness, method clarity, and fluency scoring. We ensure they can reliably execute assigned tasks.

$20 /hour

$3,460/mo · $41,520/yr

± $5 USD

L2 Mid-Level

Independent Feature Owner

Independently ships features and services in the Architects & Integrations space, handling ambiguity with minimal supervision.

Evaluation Focus

We assess their mental model accuracy and problem-solving via composite scores and role-level normalization. They can own features end-to-end.

$30 / hour

$5,190/mo · $62,280/yr

± $5 USD

L3 Senior

Leads Complex Projects

Leads cross-component projects, raises standards, and provides mentorship within the Architects & Integrations discipline.

Evaluation Focus

Axiom Cortex™ measures their system design skills and architectural instinct specific to the Architects & Integrations domain via trait synthesis and semantic alignment scoring. They are force-multipliers.

$40 / hour

$6,920/mo · $83,040/yr

± $5 USD

L4 Expert

Org-Level Architect

Sets architecture and technical strategy for Architects & Integrations across teams, solving your most complex business problems.

Evaluation Focus

We validate their ability to make critical trade-offs related to the Architects & Integrations domain via utility-optimized decision gates and multi-objective analysis. They drive innovation at an organizational level.

$50 / hour

$8,650/mo · $103,800/yr

± $10 USD

Pricing estimates are calculated using the U.S. standard of 173 workable hours per month, which represents the realistic full-time workload after adjusting for federal holidays, paid time off (PTO), and sick leave.

How We Vet for Elite Architects & Integrations Talent

Our Axiom Cortex™ engine identifies top-tier talent by simulating real-world challenges specific to architects & integrations. We select for engineers who have already solved your hardest problems.

The Pain: "Does your nearshore vendor provide 'architects' who can only draw diagrams?"

Many nearshore consultancies offer theoretical architects who lack hands-on, production-level experience. They design systems that are overly complex, don't account for real-world operational constraints, and create more problems than they solve.

The Business Impact

This isn't just a technical issue; it's a drag on velocity and a source of production risk. A single mis-hire here costs you revenue, team morale, and market position.

The TeamStation AI Solution

An architect who can't ship code is a liability. Our platform identifies architects who are also elite practitioners. Axiom Cortex™ assesses their ability to design scalable, resilient systems (e.g., microservices, event-driven architectures) and their deep, hands-on expertise in the tools required to build and operate them. We deliver architects who build, not just talk.

Vetting Proof: Design architectures that are proven to scale to 1M+ users with high availability.
The Pain: "Is your system a 'big ball of mud' that's impossible to change?"

Your application has grown into a monolith with no clear boundaries. Every new feature requires changes in multiple, unexpected places, making development slow, risky, and expensive. Technical debt is grinding your team to a halt.

The Business Impact

This isn't just a technical issue; it's a drag on velocity and a source of production risk. A single mis-hire here costs you revenue, team morale, and market position.

The TeamStation AI Solution

We provide experts in Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and modular architecture. They are vetted on their ability to analyze a complex business domain, identify bounded contexts, and refactor a monolithic system into well-defined, loosely-coupled modules or microservices.

Vetting Proof: A clear, modular architecture that enables parallel development and faster feature delivery.
The Pain: "Are you struggling to choose the right technology for the job?"

Your team is using the same technology for every problem, whether it's the right fit or not. This 'golden hammer' syndrome leads to solutions that are inefficient, unscalable, or overly complex.

The Business Impact

This isn't just a technical issue; it's a drag on velocity and a source of production risk. A single mis-hire here costs you revenue, team morale, and market position.

The TeamStation AI Solution

Our architects have broad and deep expertise across a wide range of technologies. They are vetted on their ability to make informed, pragmatic technology choices, and to clearly articulate the trade-offs of different options, ensuring you always use the right tool for the job.

Vetting Proof: Pragmatic, evidence-based technology selection.
The Pain: "Is every new feature requirement a major architectural debate?"

Your team lacks a clear set of architectural principles or a 'paved road' for building new services. This leads to endless debates, inconsistent designs, and a fragmented, difficult-to-manage system.

The Business Impact

This isn't just a technical issue; it's a drag on velocity and a source of production risk. A single mis-hire here costs you revenue, team morale, and market position.

The TeamStation AI Solution

Our architects are experts in establishing clear architectural guardrails and 'golden paths'. They can create reference architectures, reusable modules, and clear documentation that empowers your development teams to build new features quickly and consistently, without sacrificing quality or coherence.

Vetting Proof: Establishment of a clear and effective architectural governance model.

Proof ➜ Quantifiable Precision

9-Day Time-to-Offer

Automated vetting pipelines deliver fully evaluated candidates in under 10 days.

95% Day-One Tool Readiness

All engineers are CI/CD provisioned with full environment compatibility verified.

42% Delivery Acceleration

Cognitive calibration across pods enables faster alignment and fewer regressions.

Ready to Hire an Elite Architects & Integrations Expert?

Stop interviewing resumes and start hiring for cognitive fit. Our Axiom Cortex™ engine identifies top-tier talent in the Architects & Integrations discipline, ready to integrate with your team and deliver from day one.

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