Application Architect

About the Role

We’re looking for a Senior Solutions Architect to join our Solutions Architecture team, where you’ll play a pivotal role in designing and delivering robust, scalable, and maintainable software solutions. This is a hands-on technical leadership role ideal for an experienced full-stack developer with deep expertise in AWS and cloud-native application development.

You’ll collaborate closely with product stakeholders, architects, and engineering teams to transform high-level architectural requirements into actionable technical solutions. Your work will drive the development of reusable software components and platforms that power enterprise-scale applications.

Responsibilities

• Full-Stack Development: Lead the design, development, and deployment of full-stack applications, with a strong focus on event-driven microservices and cloud-native technologies.
• Architecture & Coding: Implement clean, readable, and well-designed software components using best practices in languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#.
• Platform Engineering: Build reusable frameworks and platforms, owning the development lifecycle from requirements to post-deployment support.
• Cloud & Containerization: Architect and deploy containerized services on AWS using technologies like Docker, Kubernetes (EKS), Lambda, and API Gateway.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product owners, architects, and domain experts to translate business needs into technical specifications and implementation plans.
• Troubleshooting & Optimization: Independently debug and optimize code for performance, scalability, and reliability. Provide support for complex production issues.
• Documentation: Maintain high-quality technical documentation including architecture decision records, design specs, and reusable patterns.
• Non-Functional Requirements: Ensure all software meets standards for security, scalability, maintainability, and performance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering with a strong full-stack development background.
• 3+ years of experience as an Application or Solutions Architect delivering enterprise-scale solutions.
• Hands-on experience with one or more programming languages: Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#.
• Proven experience designing and deploying microservices and event-driven architectures.
• Strong AWS expertise, including services like EKS, Lambda, S3, API Gateway, and DynamoDB.
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Demonstrated ability to build reusable software components and shared libraries.
• Solid understanding of InfoSec and DevSecOps principles in cloud environments.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Solutions Architect Associate or Developer certification.
• Experience with enterprise-scale transactional systems.
• Familiarity with automated testing and modern DevOps practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively