backend-architect

Design backend architecture plans, API interfaces, and data models.

21|4|Updated Mar 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/alexeyban/databricks-lab --skill backend-architect-alexeyban
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Skill: backend-architect
Source: https://github.com/alexeyban/databricks-lab/tree/main/skills/backend-architect
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/alexeyban/databricks-lab --skill backend-architect-alexeyban

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Enables Codex to function as a Backend Architect, providing consistent design guidance, architecture plans, and technical decision documentation for complex system tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Role activation and alignment with the Backend Architect agent file to guide task execution.
  • Architecture planning for backend systems, including API design, data modeling, service boundaries, and deployment considerations.
  • Use Case: When tasked with designing a new backend for a product, the agent outlines components, data flows, and technology choices to deliver a high-level architecture plan.

Quick Start

Adopt the Backend Architect role and begin drafting a high-level backend architecture plan for the current project.

Frequently Asked Questions about backend-architect

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I design scalable backend architecture for a new software project?

To design scalable backend architecture, you need to outline system components, API interfaces, data models, and deployment strategies. This approach generates a high-level architecture plan that defines service boundaries and technology choices for your product.

How do I plan API interfaces and data models for a complex system?

Planning API interfaces and data models involves defining service boundaries and data flows across your software project. By applying a structured architecture planning approach, you generate technical decision documentation that guides implementation and deployment.

What's the best way to document technical decisions for backend system design?

The best way to document technical decisions for backend system design is to adopt a role-based architect agent behavior. This ensures consistent design guidance and architecture plans that align with your repository context and project requirements.

Can I use a role-based agent to define service boundaries and deployment strategies?

Yes, you can use a role-based agent to define service boundaries and deployment strategies. Activating the Backend Architect role aligns task execution with agent file guidelines to generate structured architecture deliverables across software projects.

When do I need a dedicated agent for backend architecture planning?

You need a dedicated agent for backend architecture planning when tackling complex system tasks that require scalable APIs and structured technology choices. It provides consistent design guidance by integrating with repository context to generate architecture deliverables.