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# Cloud Architect - Software Development at Innovative Solutions

- **Company:** Innovative Solutions
- **Location:** Reports Into Rochester, NY
- **Compensation:** $150k–$200k
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2025-10-14
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/innovativesol-2/92ac0b9e-2772-42d6-8d53-f66ec60f03cf

## Job description

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

## About Innovative Solutions

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Innovative Solutions is a data and AI company that helps growing businesses unlock intelligence from their data, automate complex workflows, and scale on AWS.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Venture-backed; $60M total funding as of March 2022)
- **Headquarters**: West Henrietta, New York, United States (with offices in Austin, TX and Boca Raton, FL)
- **Founded**: 1989
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (CEO: Justin Copie)

## Core Business
- **Primary Industry**: Information Technology & Services – specializing in cloud migrations, data engineering, AI/ML, and managed services on AWS.
- **Target Customers**: Small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) and startups across the U.S. and Canada.
- **Mission**: Transform IT investments from cost centers into competitive advantages – helping organizations redirect technology spend toward systems that acquire and retain customers and drive profitability.

## Products & Services
- **Cloud Migrations**: Full-cycle migration from on-premises or other clouds to AWS, including readiness assessments and minimal-disruption execution.
- **AI & Generative AI Solutions**: Design and deployment of production-ready AI systems – AI agents, conversational assistants, intelligent document processing – using Amazon Bedrock, Anthropic Claude, Amazon Nova, and other foundation models.
- **Data Platforms & Analytics**: Modern data platforms, analytics environments, and ML systems that unify fragmented data into actionable intelligence.
- **Application Modernization**: Adoption of containers, serverless architectures, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code.
- **Managed Services**: Ongoing operational support to offload infrastructure management from client teams.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed.
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue ~$13.4M (latest estimate); Total Funding $60M (Venture Round, March 2022).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: AWS Premier Tier Services Partner with Generative AI Competency and Migration Competency. No named investors publicly listed.
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - 1,900% year-over-year growth in GenAI projects (announced Dec 2024).
  - Customer base expanded by >85% in 2024, adding over 350 companies.
  - 99.7% client retention rate.
  - GenAI projects now account for nearly one-third of company revenue.
  - First AWS partner to offer Amazon Nova through its Tailwinds platform.
  - Employee count: 229 (+7.9% YoY), distributed across 16 countries.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Deep AWS Partnership**: Premier Tier partner with multiple competencies (GenAI, Migration) – a status held by a select few.
- **Proven Track Record**: 99.7% client retention and hundreds of successful migrations demonstrate consistent delivery.
- **Broad Technical Expertise**: Team of over 120 AWS certifications across data engineering, AI/ML, cloud architecture, DevOps, and security.
- **Cutting-Edge Focus**: Early adoption of new AWS AI services (e.g., Amazon Nova) keeps them ahead of the curve.

## Strategic Focus
- Continue scaling Generative AI offerings and expanding the Tailwinds platform.
- Grow client base in SMB and mid-market segments across North America.
- Deepen expertise in emerging AWS services and AI capabilities.
- Maintain high client retention through managed services and partnership approach.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: People-first, collaborative environment that values intention, ownership, and doing things the right way. Described as a team of engineers, architects, and problem-solvers who care deeply about technology and its impact.
- **Flexibility**: Flexible work arrangements built on trust and accountability; generous paid time off and paid holidays; culture respects focus time and life outside work.
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; employer-supported health benefits for you and your family; programs designed for long-term wellbeing.
- **Growth & Learning**: Ongoing professional development, support for certifications and continued education, clear career growth opportunities as the company expands.
- **Remote/Hybrid**: Not explicitly stated as fully remote, but offices in NY, TX, FL and distributed workforce across 16 countries suggest flexible/remote options are available.
- **Engineering Culture**: All technical team members are AWS-certified; strong emphasis on continuous learning and staying current with cloud and AI advancements.

## Sources
1. [innovativesol.com](https://innovativesol.com/)
2. [innovativesol.com/about-us](https://innovativesol.com/about-us/)
3. [innovativesol.com/careers](https://innovativesol.com/careers/)
4. [jobs.lever.co/innovativesol-2](https://jobs.lever.co/innovativesol-2)
5. [linkedin.com/company/innovative-solutions](https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovative-solutions)

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