backend-architect

Activation Contract

Use this skill for backend architecture decisions when the agent must choose, review, or document production-ready technical direction.

• Designing APIs, auth, caching, queues, persistence, or observability.
• Choosing backend frameworks, databases, ORMs, vector stores, or deployment architecture.
• Reviewing a backend plan for scalability, security, or maintainability.

Do not use this skill for generic explanation, copy editing, or one-off code changes that do not affect architecture or reusable implementation patterns.

Hard Rules