Similar Jobs
Fintech • Financial Services
As a Teller at Wells Fargo, you'll support customer engagement by processing transactions, completing operational activities, and building relationships with customers while adhering to policies and procedures.
Cloud • Information Technology • Machine Learning
The Senior Engineer will develop solutions for Kubernetes, focusing on control plane components, fault tolerance, and simplifying administration for CoreWeave's cloud platform.
Top Skills:
GoHelmKubernetesLinuxShell Scripting
Fintech • Financial Services
As a Personal Banker, you will build relationships with customers, assist with account openings and service requests, and provide banking solutions to meet their financial needs.
Title: Application Development Architect
Location: Rochester, NY; hybrid candidates considered with 2x quarterly on-site presence
Reports to: VP of Operations
The objective of the Role: The Application Development Architect will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of modern, cloud-native applications for our clients while serving as a technical leader within our professional services delivery team. This role combines deep expertise in backend development, modern application frameworks, and cloud-native architectures with the ability to guide client application modernization initiatives. The ideal candidate will serve as both a hands-on architect and technical mentor, driving innovation in application development practices while ensuring delivery of scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions.
Top candidates will have the following:
· 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
Required Experience for the Role:
· 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 Experience for the Role:
· AWS Developer Professional certification
· Experience with front-end technologies (React, Angular, Vue.js) and full-stack development
· Knowledge of event-driven architectures and messaging systems (SQS, SNS, Kafka)
· Experience with monitoring and observability tools (CloudWatch, X-Ray, Prometheus, Grafana)
· Understanding of security best practices for cloud applications and secure coding practices
· Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, AWS CDK, CloudFormation)
· Knowledge of compliance frameworks (SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI) as they relate to application development
· Experience with application performance optimization and scaling strategies
· Background in Agile/Scrum methodologies and experience with project management tools
· Previous experience in a consulting or professional services environment
Responsibilities, including success measures and KPIs:
· 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
Compensation Disclosure:
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.
What you need to know about the Los Angeles Tech Scene
Los Angeles is a global leader in entertainment, so it’s no surprise that many of the biggest players in streaming, digital media and game development call the city home. But the city boasts plenty of non-entertainment innovation as well, with tech companies spanning verticals like AI, fintech, e-commerce and biotech. With major universities like Caltech, UCLA, USC and the nearby UC Irvine, the city has a steady supply of top-flight tech and engineering talent — not counting the graduates flocking to Los Angeles from across the world to enjoy its beaches, culture and year-round temperate climate.
Key Facts About Los Angeles Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 375,800; 5.5% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: Snap, Netflix, SpaceX, Disney, Google
- Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, adtech, media, software, game development
- Funding Landscape: $11.6 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Strong Ventures, Fifth Wall, Upfront Ventures, Mucker Capital, Kittyhawk Ventures
- Research Centers and Universities: California Institute of Technology, UCLA, University of Southern California, UC Irvine, Pepperdine, California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy, Center for Quantum Science and Engineering
