Cloud Architect - Software Development

As an Software Development Architect, you’ll design and lead development of cloud-native applications on AWS — from microservices and serverless APIs to large-scale modernization initiatives. One engagement you may be architecting containerized backend systems with ECS and Kubernetes, the next you’re leading a legacy application transformation using Lambda, EventBridge, and modern CI/CD pipelines. You’ll work directly with clients to guide technical strategy, mentor engineering teams, and deliver scalable applications across a variety of industries and use cases.
 

What You’ll Do
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     
 

Required Skills
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 

 
Preferred
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  
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.