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Innovative Solutions

Cloud Architect- Application Developer

Innovative Solutions, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Title: Cloud Architect- Application Developer Location: Rochester, NY; hybrid candidates considered with 2x quarterly onsite presence Reports to: VP of Operations

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. This role requires deep expertise in backend development, modern frameworks, and cloud-native architectures to guide client modernization initiatives. The ideal candidate is a hands-on architect and technical mentor who drives innovation while delivering scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions.

Responsibilities

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

Top Candidates

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

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

Additional Valuable Skills or Experience

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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