System design · Cloud architecture · Microservices · DDD
Hire software architects and tech leads
Senior engineers who design your system, review your architecture and lead your developers, matched to your product stage and budget. On your team in 2–3 weeks.
Rated 5.0 on Clutch · CVs in 3–5 days · No long-term lock-in
- System design
- AWS
- Azure
- Microservices
- Event-driven
- Kubernetes
What does a software architect do?
A software architect designs how a software system is structured: its components, data flows, integrations and cloud infrastructure, and the trade-offs between cost, speed and reliability. A tech lead turns that design into working software day to day, setting standards, reviewing code and guiding the development team.
DevKit architects and tech leads have hands-on backgrounds in backend, cloud and full-stack engineering, and work with AWS, Azure and Google Cloud, microservices and event-driven systems. Every one of them passes a technical interview with our senior engineers before you see their CV.
When to hire one
- Designing the architecture for a new product or major feature
- Reviewing an existing system before scaling, a funding round or a rebuild
- Modernising a legacy system or moving it to the cloud
- Giving a team without technical leadership a hands-on lead and mentor
What our software architects and tech leads do
Typical work our architects and tech leads take on for clients.
System design
Architecture for new products and features, documented with clear decisions, diagrams and trade-offs.
Architecture reviews
Independent reviews of existing systems that identify risks, bottlenecks and a prioritised plan to fix them.
Cloud architecture
Secure, scalable and cost-aware infrastructure on AWS, Azure or Google Cloud, defined as code.
Modernisation
Step-by-step migration from legacy systems and monoliths to maintainable services, without stopping delivery.
Technical leadership
Coding standards, code reviews, technical roadmaps and estimates that keep the team moving in one direction.
Mentoring and team growth
Hands-on guidance that helps junior and mid-level developers grow and work more independently.
Architecture practices and technologies we cover
Architecture styles
- Microservices
- Modular monolith
- Event-driven architecture
- Domain-driven design
- Serverless
Cloud and infrastructure
- AWS
- Azure
- Google Cloud
- Kubernetes
- Terraform
Backend ecosystems
- Node.js
- Java
- .NET
- Python
- Go
Integration and data
- REST
- GraphQL
- Kafka
- PostgreSQL
- Redis
Matched to your budget: which level do you need?
We match the level to the work, so you don't pay senior rates for tasks a mid-level engineer handles well, or put critical work on the wrong hire.
Junior
Well-defined tasks with guidance
Bug fixes, tests and smaller features in an established codebase, with a senior on your team to review their work. The most budget-friendly option.
Mid-level
Independent feature work
Builds features end to end in an existing architecture with little supervision. The best value for most product teams.
Senior
Complex features and ownership
Owns complex parts of the system, makes sound technical decisions and mentors others. Worth it where mistakes are expensive.
Tech lead / Architect
Architecture and team leadership
Designs the system, sets standards and leads other engineers. Ideal for new products, rewrites or a team without technical leadership.
Not sure? Tell us the work and your budget on a free call, and we'll recommend the right level for each role.
What's in every profile we send
Within 3–5 business days of our call, you get a shortlist of vetted candidates. Every profile gives you what you need to decide quickly.
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Skills verified by engineers
Each candidate passes a technical interview with our senior engineers. You see what they can actually do, not just what their CV says.
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Interviewer's notes
Strengths, gaps and how the candidate approached the interview tasks, written by the engineer who interviewed them.
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Why this match
How the person fits your role, your team and your budget, and which level we recommend for the work.
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Level and relevant experience
From junior to tech lead, with the projects and domains that matter for your role.
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English, time zone and availability
Communication level, working-hours overlap with your team and the earliest start date.
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A clear monthly rate
One price per engineer per month, so you can compare candidates against your budget straight away.
Client reviews: rated 5.0 on Clutch
Verified Clutch reviews from engineering leaders and founders who scaled their teams with DevKit.
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“We were particularly impressed by their management approach.”
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“They were always ahead of schedule and suggested a lot of modern solutions.”
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“They combine technical expertise with a strong understanding of business objectives.”
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“DevKit has found an approach that works well with startups.”
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Hiring software architects and tech leads: FAQ
How quickly can I hire a software architect through DevKit?
You usually receive vetted architect and tech lead CVs within 3–5 business days, and the engineer typically starts within 2–3 weeks of the first call.
Which technologies do your architects and tech leads work with?
Mainly AWS, Azure and Google Cloud with Kubernetes and Terraform, microservices, modular monoliths and event-driven systems with Kafka, and backend ecosystems such as Node.js, Java, .NET, Python and Go.
Do I need a principal architect or a tech lead?
It depends on the work. If you need someone to lead one team and keep code quality high within an agreed architecture, a senior tech lead is usually the better fit for your budget. To design a new platform, plan a large modernisation or align several teams, a principal-level architect is usually worth it. We'll recommend the right level on a free call.
How much does it cost to hire a software architect?
Staff augmentation is billed as a monthly rate per engineer, depending on the level and specialisation. Tell us your budget and we'll match architects and tech leads to it; exact rates come with the first CVs.
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What happens next
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We reply within one business day
A real person reads every request, not a bot.
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A free 30-minute call
We talk through the role, your team, the timeline and the budget.
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Vetted CVs in 3–5 days
Each profile comes with interview notes and a clear monthly rate.
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