Innovativesol 26mo ago

Cloud Architect - Software Development

United States·Reports Into Rochestermid

EngineeringOtherSoftware ArchitectDevelopmentCloud ArchitectInfrastructure & Cloud

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Overview

As a member of the professional services team, the Senior Application Development Architect will lead the design and implementation of modern, cloud-native applications for clients.

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Responsibilities

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→Design scalable, secure, and maintainable cloud-native applications that meet client requirements
→Create and maintain application architecture documentation and design patterns
→Develop standardized frameworks and templates for application development projects
→Lead technical discovery workshops and architecture review sessions with clients
→Provide hands-on development leadership for complex application development projects
→Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices
→Serve as the primary technical consultant for application development engagements
→Conduct application assessments and provide modernization roadmaps
→Present technical solutions and recommendations to client stakeholders
→Collaborate with sales and solutions teams on scoping application development projects
→Mentor junior and mid-level developers on modern application development practices
→Contribute to internal knowledge base and development standards documentation
→Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards
→Collaborate with project managers to provide accurate effort estimates and technical guidance
→Participate in project retrospectives and contribute to process improvement initiatives
→Maintain billable utilization targets while delivering high-quality technical solutions

Passion for modern application development and cloud-native architectures
Strong technical leadership skills with the ability to guide architectural decisions and mentor development teams
Deep understanding of backend development frameworks, microservices architectures, and API design patterns
Experience with containerization, orchestration, and cloud-native development patterns
Strong customer relationship management skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to business stakeholders
Proactive approach to identifying technical debt and modernization opportunities
Ability to balance hands-on development with architectural oversight and mentoring
Experience working in agile development environments with CI/CD practices
Natural proclivity for staying current with emerging application development technologies and best practices

Requirements

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Minimum of 7+ years of experience in application development, with at least 4 years in senior or lead architect roles
AWS Solutions Architect Professional certification or ability to obtain within 6 months
Demonstrated expertise in backend development using modern languages such as Python, Java, Node.js, or Go
Strong experience with cloud-native application patterns including microservices, serverless, and container-based architectures
Hands-on experience with AWS application services including Lambda, ECS/EKS, API Gateway, EventBridge, and Step Functions
Proficiency with modern application frameworks and libraries (Spring Boot, Django, Express.js, FastAPI, etc.)
Experience with database design and optimization for both relational and NoSQL databases in cloud environments
Strong understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code
Experience leading application modernization projects from legacy systems to cloud-native architectures
Demonstrated ability to mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance

AWS Developer Professional certification
Full-stack development experience including front-end frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js), event-driven architectures, and messaging systems (SQS, SNS, Kafka)
Operational expertise with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, AWS CDK, CloudFormation), monitoring/observability tools (CloudWatch, X-Ray, Prometheus, Grafana), and performance optimization strategies
Knowledge of security best practices, secure coding, and compliance frameworks (SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI) for application development
Background in Agile/Scrum methodologies and previous consulting or professional services experience

The salary range provided is a general guideline. When extending an offer, Innovative considers factors including, but not limited to, the responsibilities of the specific role, market conditions, geographic location, as well as the candidate’s professional experience, key skills, and education/training.