Cloud Architect- Application Developer

Innovative Solutions • Washington, DC

70d

About The Position

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.

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

Nice To Haves

• 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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees