Innova Solutions
Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for an
AWS Application Architect
Position type: Fulltime
Location: Remote/Hybrid (Occasional travel outside Washington D.C. area (1-3 days per quarter). The Application Architect is responsible for guiding the development and management of a portfolio of data solutions. This includes designing, developing, maintaining, and troubleshooting systems such as shared infrastructure, API integration, and application services. The role specializes in translating business requirements into cloud-based application and data solutions through collaboration with product support teams, IT engineers, system administrators, vendors, and consultants. Key responsibilities include identifying and implementing data improvements to achieve business goals, maintaining application and data roadmaps, coordinating dependencies, setting priorities, conducting Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) ceremonies, managing risks, and supporting data architecture objectives. The Application Architect will work with internal and external implementation teams to establish and drive application and data strategies, ensuring alignment with program delivery objectives and seamless project integration. This includes monitoring and collaborating with teams and technology vendors to achieve program goals while maintaining proper controls and oversight. An effective Application Architect brings extensive experience with enterprise systems and expertise in leveraging current and emerging IT solutions to achieve business outcomes. The role requires the ability to distill complex requirements into actionable tasks, execute independently, and deliver results in a timely manner. The individual must demonstrate strong situational awareness, tact, and composure under pressure or in unpredictable situations.
Essential Duties To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.
Evaluate business requirements for projects and programs. Coordinate activities and translate design concepts to IT operations. Support engineering staff in Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA), product evaluations, and proof of concepts (POC) activities when reviewing technology alternatives. Provide expert consultation and support offull-lifecycle cloud engineering. Recommend enterprise cloud system designs based on business drivers, capabilities, and technology solutions. Provide technical leadership and advise on designs for application solutions, including design reviews, planning, and implementation. Lead staff tasked with engineering and implementation of technology solutions. Collaborate with engineering staff and cross-functional teams to identify and recommend technical direction for a multi-account, multi-region, highly available, and automated AWS infrastructure. Monitor and evaluate the current-state IT data portfolio to identify compliance issues, detect deficiencies, and recommend improvements to the architecture. Develop and adhere to technical standards, specifications, and best practices aligned with Enterprise Architecture standards for data architecture. Review and contribute to data architectural and system design documents. Participate in technical review boards to evaluate and validate data services recommendations and support the selection of software, cloud services, and other IT technologies. Direct and assist infrastructure and application development workstreams to identify and evaluate data tools that best fit requirements and achieve business outcomes. Lead architectural discussions and design exercises to build and automate large-scale data migration. Plan and design data migration processes to ensure data integrity, completeness, and security. Architect, design, and oversee the development of the database mappings for operations, reporting, and analytics. Evaluate new and current database systems based on business requirements. Ensure data integrity and security across end-to-end solutions. Design database architectures, including data lakes and lakehouses. Design data pipelines from external sources and internal data pipelines, establishing a 'single source of truth' by data domain. Use cutting edge cloud and data technologies to help federal agencies solve challenging problems through innovative technology solution. Apply DevSecOps implementation models for multi-year program development and AWS cloud implementation. Provide expert-level guidance on data architecture and AWS services. Additional Responsibilities Attend and host meetings to provide support in the form of targeted agendas, meeting notes, communications, and follow-up delivery. Maintain relevantprofessional knowledge via in-house training, online resources, attendance at professional events, and personal investment in continued education and certifications. Monitor and analyze industry trends and developments to identify potential risks and opportunities as they apply to the enterprise. Work closely with the program management office to ensure roadmap is achieved and all processes are followed in project planning, execution, and close-out. Collaborate with vendors and other stakeholders, with a focus on "one-team" mindset Analyze and review existing processes and procedures to identify opportunities that lead to gains in efficiency and security. Review and approve vendor deliverables and Service Level Agreements (SLA). Other duties, as assigned. Minimum Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual should possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed and meet the amount of education, training and/or work experience required. Education B.S. / B.A. degree in Computer Science or equivalent required. Professional Experience
8+ years as an Application & Data Architect with exposure to diverse technologies and domains. 6+ years in IT solution development across areas like architecture, network management, application development, middleware, databases, or operations. 5+ years of experience in data engineering, SQL, ETL, and Change Data Capture (CDC) for ODS and Data Warehouses. 5+ years of scripting/programming with Python, JavaScript, Go, etc., including API/web service integration. Proven experience aligning application development with business needs and leading technical projects. Technical Skills
Hands-on experience with modern data pipeline tools (e.g., AWS Glue, MicroStrategy, Pentaho, Informatica Cloud). Expertise in cloud-native solutions, particularly in the AWS ecosystem, including system migration and maintenance. Familiarity with web analytics, SaaS platforms, CRM, and ERP/SIS systems. Collaboration and Documentation
Experience working with stakeholders to gather requirements, design, and validate solutions. Proficient in strategic and emerging technology trend analysis and its application to evolving business needs. Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams using both waterfall and agile methodologies. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Proficiency in Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and Cloud-Native solutions (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) with enterprise-level implementation. Expertise in data modeling tools and database platforms (e.g., PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Redshift, Snowflake). Strong knowledge of DevOps practices, including CI/CD, build, testing, and release automation. Analytical thinker and effective problem solver with excellent collaboration, communication, organizational, and time management skills. Skilled in writing technical documents, including system architecture, design specifications, and contract solicitations. Requirements
Due to the nature of business in support of state financial services supervision, all employees have the potential of interacting with confidential information related to the supervision of financial services companies ("Confidential Supervisory Information"). As a result, in addition to general business conflicts of interest, all employees are expected to disclose conflicts of interest in financial services companies on at least an annual basis and to proactively avoid such conflicts. Protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and information systems in accordance with policies and procedures. Must be eligible to obtain or currently possess a U.S. Government clearance at the Public Trust (NACI) moderate level or higher. Must be an authorized United States citizen. Values Instilled Behaviors for Excellence (VIBE) Work-life balance isn't just a policy; it's our VIBE! We recognize that our team members have lives that deserve attention and care. That's why we create strong, supportive relationships that help everyone grow both professionally and personally. We honor each other's expertise and speak the truth, even when it's a bit awkward. And guess what? This honesty creates a vibe of respect and trust that powers our efficiency and our excellence. It lets us chase those career goals while also nurturing our personal pursuits. You can thrive at work and at home-it's the best of both worlds! Just like a healthy work-life, collaboration is an essential part of our mission. In fact, it is the heartbeat of everything we do! We're all about pitching in, giving props to our colleagues, and having each other's backs. This allows us to push ourselves to our maximum potential and embrace those bold risks and innovative solutions. No matter what comes our way, our commitment to communication and teamwork strengthens us.
Core Leadership Competencies Achievement Oriented Thinking
Is a solutions-oriented thinker. Has good time management skills. Manages expectations of what is achievable. Change Management
Actively engages and participates during change. Asks questions and takes ownership for understanding why the change is happening and the risk of not changing actively. Adopts the new habits, monitors own performance and checks self against the objectives and seeks help when they don't match. Identifies and communicates obstacles and resistance. Emotional Intelligence (Self-Awareness)
Manages own emotions productively to stay in role. Handles emotionally charged situations productively and with empathy. Asks for and openly accepts feedback; looks for opportunities to grow. Conducts conversations courageously - hitting difficult issues head-on with an eye on maintaining relationships. Working Conditions General office. Occasional travel outside Washington D.C. area (1-3 days per quarter). The ideal candidate will have: 6-8 plus years of experience
Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible. We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines. ASK ME HOW. Thank you!
Elizabeth Garley Sr Technical Recruiter Elizabeth.garley@innovasolutions.com
PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS: Pay Range: $137,000 - $185,000 annually Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.
Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.
Recent Recognitions: Named One of America's Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024) Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025) One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024) One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics) Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023) One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
Website: https://www.innovasolutions.com/
Innova Solutions offers a referral bonus for qualified Ambassadors who refer eligible referrals. Submit referrals athttps://innovasolutions.workllama.com/atsuser/anonreferafriend and earn $250-$1,000 per referral.
Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at hr@innovasolutions.com or (770) 493-5588. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b.The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.
Thank You! Team Innova Solutions
Position type: Fulltime
Location: Remote/Hybrid (Occasional travel outside Washington D.C. area (1-3 days per quarter). The Application Architect is responsible for guiding the development and management of a portfolio of data solutions. This includes designing, developing, maintaining, and troubleshooting systems such as shared infrastructure, API integration, and application services. The role specializes in translating business requirements into cloud-based application and data solutions through collaboration with product support teams, IT engineers, system administrators, vendors, and consultants. Key responsibilities include identifying and implementing data improvements to achieve business goals, maintaining application and data roadmaps, coordinating dependencies, setting priorities, conducting Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) ceremonies, managing risks, and supporting data architecture objectives. The Application Architect will work with internal and external implementation teams to establish and drive application and data strategies, ensuring alignment with program delivery objectives and seamless project integration. This includes monitoring and collaborating with teams and technology vendors to achieve program goals while maintaining proper controls and oversight. An effective Application Architect brings extensive experience with enterprise systems and expertise in leveraging current and emerging IT solutions to achieve business outcomes. The role requires the ability to distill complex requirements into actionable tasks, execute independently, and deliver results in a timely manner. The individual must demonstrate strong situational awareness, tact, and composure under pressure or in unpredictable situations.
Essential Duties To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.
Evaluate business requirements for projects and programs. Coordinate activities and translate design concepts to IT operations. Support engineering staff in Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA), product evaluations, and proof of concepts (POC) activities when reviewing technology alternatives. Provide expert consultation and support offull-lifecycle cloud engineering. Recommend enterprise cloud system designs based on business drivers, capabilities, and technology solutions. Provide technical leadership and advise on designs for application solutions, including design reviews, planning, and implementation. Lead staff tasked with engineering and implementation of technology solutions. Collaborate with engineering staff and cross-functional teams to identify and recommend technical direction for a multi-account, multi-region, highly available, and automated AWS infrastructure. Monitor and evaluate the current-state IT data portfolio to identify compliance issues, detect deficiencies, and recommend improvements to the architecture. Develop and adhere to technical standards, specifications, and best practices aligned with Enterprise Architecture standards for data architecture. Review and contribute to data architectural and system design documents. Participate in technical review boards to evaluate and validate data services recommendations and support the selection of software, cloud services, and other IT technologies. Direct and assist infrastructure and application development workstreams to identify and evaluate data tools that best fit requirements and achieve business outcomes. Lead architectural discussions and design exercises to build and automate large-scale data migration. Plan and design data migration processes to ensure data integrity, completeness, and security. Architect, design, and oversee the development of the database mappings for operations, reporting, and analytics. Evaluate new and current database systems based on business requirements. Ensure data integrity and security across end-to-end solutions. Design database architectures, including data lakes and lakehouses. Design data pipelines from external sources and internal data pipelines, establishing a 'single source of truth' by data domain. Use cutting edge cloud and data technologies to help federal agencies solve challenging problems through innovative technology solution. Apply DevSecOps implementation models for multi-year program development and AWS cloud implementation. Provide expert-level guidance on data architecture and AWS services. Additional Responsibilities Attend and host meetings to provide support in the form of targeted agendas, meeting notes, communications, and follow-up delivery. Maintain relevantprofessional knowledge via in-house training, online resources, attendance at professional events, and personal investment in continued education and certifications. Monitor and analyze industry trends and developments to identify potential risks and opportunities as they apply to the enterprise. Work closely with the program management office to ensure roadmap is achieved and all processes are followed in project planning, execution, and close-out. Collaborate with vendors and other stakeholders, with a focus on "one-team" mindset Analyze and review existing processes and procedures to identify opportunities that lead to gains in efficiency and security. Review and approve vendor deliverables and Service Level Agreements (SLA). Other duties, as assigned. Minimum Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual should possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed and meet the amount of education, training and/or work experience required. Education B.S. / B.A. degree in Computer Science or equivalent required. Professional Experience
8+ years as an Application & Data Architect with exposure to diverse technologies and domains. 6+ years in IT solution development across areas like architecture, network management, application development, middleware, databases, or operations. 5+ years of experience in data engineering, SQL, ETL, and Change Data Capture (CDC) for ODS and Data Warehouses. 5+ years of scripting/programming with Python, JavaScript, Go, etc., including API/web service integration. Proven experience aligning application development with business needs and leading technical projects. Technical Skills
Hands-on experience with modern data pipeline tools (e.g., AWS Glue, MicroStrategy, Pentaho, Informatica Cloud). Expertise in cloud-native solutions, particularly in the AWS ecosystem, including system migration and maintenance. Familiarity with web analytics, SaaS platforms, CRM, and ERP/SIS systems. Collaboration and Documentation
Experience working with stakeholders to gather requirements, design, and validate solutions. Proficient in strategic and emerging technology trend analysis and its application to evolving business needs. Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams using both waterfall and agile methodologies. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Proficiency in Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and Cloud-Native solutions (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) with enterprise-level implementation. Expertise in data modeling tools and database platforms (e.g., PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Redshift, Snowflake). Strong knowledge of DevOps practices, including CI/CD, build, testing, and release automation. Analytical thinker and effective problem solver with excellent collaboration, communication, organizational, and time management skills. Skilled in writing technical documents, including system architecture, design specifications, and contract solicitations. Requirements
Due to the nature of business in support of state financial services supervision, all employees have the potential of interacting with confidential information related to the supervision of financial services companies ("Confidential Supervisory Information"). As a result, in addition to general business conflicts of interest, all employees are expected to disclose conflicts of interest in financial services companies on at least an annual basis and to proactively avoid such conflicts. Protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and information systems in accordance with policies and procedures. Must be eligible to obtain or currently possess a U.S. Government clearance at the Public Trust (NACI) moderate level or higher. Must be an authorized United States citizen. Values Instilled Behaviors for Excellence (VIBE) Work-life balance isn't just a policy; it's our VIBE! We recognize that our team members have lives that deserve attention and care. That's why we create strong, supportive relationships that help everyone grow both professionally and personally. We honor each other's expertise and speak the truth, even when it's a bit awkward. And guess what? This honesty creates a vibe of respect and trust that powers our efficiency and our excellence. It lets us chase those career goals while also nurturing our personal pursuits. You can thrive at work and at home-it's the best of both worlds! Just like a healthy work-life, collaboration is an essential part of our mission. In fact, it is the heartbeat of everything we do! We're all about pitching in, giving props to our colleagues, and having each other's backs. This allows us to push ourselves to our maximum potential and embrace those bold risks and innovative solutions. No matter what comes our way, our commitment to communication and teamwork strengthens us.
Core Leadership Competencies Achievement Oriented Thinking
Is a solutions-oriented thinker. Has good time management skills. Manages expectations of what is achievable. Change Management
Actively engages and participates during change. Asks questions and takes ownership for understanding why the change is happening and the risk of not changing actively. Adopts the new habits, monitors own performance and checks self against the objectives and seeks help when they don't match. Identifies and communicates obstacles and resistance. Emotional Intelligence (Self-Awareness)
Manages own emotions productively to stay in role. Handles emotionally charged situations productively and with empathy. Asks for and openly accepts feedback; looks for opportunities to grow. Conducts conversations courageously - hitting difficult issues head-on with an eye on maintaining relationships. Working Conditions General office. Occasional travel outside Washington D.C. area (1-3 days per quarter). The ideal candidate will have: 6-8 plus years of experience
Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible. We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines. ASK ME HOW. Thank you!
Elizabeth Garley Sr Technical Recruiter Elizabeth.garley@innovasolutions.com
PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS: Pay Range: $137,000 - $185,000 annually Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.
Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.
Recent Recognitions: Named One of America's Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024) Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025) One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024) One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics) Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023) One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
Website: https://www.innovasolutions.com/
Innova Solutions offers a referral bonus for qualified Ambassadors who refer eligible referrals. Submit referrals athttps://innovasolutions.workllama.com/atsuser/anonreferafriend and earn $250-$1,000 per referral.
Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at hr@innovasolutions.com or (770) 493-5588. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b.The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.
Thank You! Team Innova Solutions