Senior Application Development Architect leading design and implementation of cloud-native applications. Hands-on architecture and mentoring role in a professional services team.
Responsibilities
Lead the design and implementation of modern, cloud-native applications for clients
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
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
Benefits
Hybrid work arrangements with 2x quarterly onsite presence
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