Job Description
Job Description
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 including measures and KPI's :
- 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 will have the following :
Passion for modern application development and cloud-native architecturesStrong technical leadership skills with the ability to guide architectural decisions and mentor development teamsDeep understanding of backend development frameworks, microservices architectures, and API design patternsExperience with containerization, orchestration, and cloud-native development patternsStrong customer relationship management skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to business stakeholdersProactive approach to identifying technical debt and modernization opportunitiesAbility to balance hands-on development with architectural oversight and mentoringExperience working in agile development environments with CI / CD practicesNatural proclivity for staying current with emerging application development technologies and best practicesRequirements Experience for the role :
Minimum of 7+ years of experience in application development, with at least 4 years in senior or lead architect rolesAWS Solutions Architect Professional certification or ability to obtain within 6 monthsDemonstrated expertise in backend development using modern languages such as Python, Java, Node.js, or GoStrong experience with cloud-native application patterns including microservices, serverless, and container-based architecturesHands-on experience with AWS application services including Lambda, ECS / EKS, API Gateway, EventBridge, and Step FunctionsProficiency 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 environmentsStrong understanding of DevOps practices, CI / CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as CodeExperience leading application modernization projects from legacy systems to cloud-native architecturesDemonstrated ability to mentor junior developers and provide technical guidanceAdditional Valuable Skills or Experience :
AWS Developer Professional certificationFull-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 strategiesKnowledge of security best practices, secure coding, and compliance frameworks (SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI) for application developmentBackground in Agile / Scrum methodologies and previous consulting or professional services experienceThe 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.
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