The scope includes architectural consulting, plugin development, platform extensions, integrations, and comprehensive technical documentation.
Technical Concept and Architecture Design
Development of technical concepts for the extension and adaptation of the existing Backstage platform
Design of scalable, high‑performance, and maintainable solutions in compliance with IT, architecture, security, and compliance standards
Analysis and consideration of security requirements, operating models, and target architectures
Formulation of technical recommendations and decision‑support documentation for future platform extensions and strategic evolution
Architecture and Platform Analysis
Comprehensive analysis of the EGAF and Backstage architecture
Assessment of existing technologies, interfaces, plugin structures, and integration mechanisms
Elicitation of project‑specific and domain‑specific requirements from organizational, functional, and technical perspectives
Consolidation and presentation of analysis results to support architecture and design decisions within the project
Backstage Plugin Design and Development
Design, development, testing, and documentation of custom Backstage plugins (frontend and backend)
Implementation of defined technical and business workflows and use cases
Integration of plugins with internal systems, services, and end‑to‑end process chains
Preparation of clear and traceable technical documentation (e.g. API designs, interface flows, configuration parameters)
Platform Extension and Customization
Implementation of adaptations and extensions to the Backstage platform
Enhancement of frontend and backend components to support organizational structures, role models, and business processes
Ensuring compliance with functional and non‑functional requirements, including performance, stability, security, and maintainability
Design and implementation of technical improvements based on project outcomes and stakeholder requirements
Backend Services and Integrations
Extension and configuration of the Backstage backend to support additional services and integrations
Integration of internal tools, APIs, CI/CD pipelines, identity management, and asset systems
Configuration and documentation of interfaces, authentication, and authorization mechanisms
Technical advisory services regarding integration patterns, security architectures, and operating models
Technical Documentation and Knowledge Transfer
Creation and maintenance of comprehensive technical documentation, including:
Architecture overviews
Technical design specifications
Plugin and API documentation
Documentation of workflows, interfaces, integrations, and configuration decisions
Ensuring transparency for operations, further development, and effective knowledge transfer within the project context
Ideal Profile
At least 2 years of proven experience in the design, customization, extension, and maintenance of Backstage
Demonstrated experience in the development and customization of Backstage plugins, including both frontend and backend plugins
At least 4 years of experience in developing backend services using Node.js, preferably in the context of platform or integration solutions
At least 3 years of experience in developing frontend applications using React
At least 1 year of experience in the design and implementation of CI/CD pipelines, preferably using Azure DevOps
Proven experience with Docker and Kubernetes, particularly in the operation and deployment of platform services
Experience with Azure or comparable cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, GCP), especially in the context of cloud‑native applications and platform services
