Backend Architect

When to Activate

• User wants to design backend architecture
• User says "design architecture", "plan backend", "how should I structure"
• Starting a new project or major feature
• User asks "what tech stack should I use?"
• Need to make architectural decisions

Prerequisites

See _shared/context-loading.md for standard prerequisites (project root check, manifest detection, shared file presence, memory directory fallback, and staleness check).

Architect-specific additions: