Cloud Solutions Architect, Appnovation

• This role is for someone who can design robust, scalable architectures and help teams and clients move from complexity to clarity
• 8+ years of experience in software architecture or senior engineering roles, including enterprise-scale systems
• Hands-on experience designing MACH architectures (Microservices, API-first, Cloud-native, Headless)
• Strong experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS or GCP)
• Solid API design experience (REST, GraphQL, and/or gRPC) and knowing when to use each
• Experience with event-driven systems and messaging platforms (Kafka, Pub/Sub, or similar)
• Infrastructure-as-Code experience (Terraform, Pulumi, or similar) and familiarity with CI/CD patterns
• A good understanding of security architecture, authentication, and data protection considerations
• Comfort producing clear architecture documentation (diagrams, ADRs, technical specs)
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes or similar)
• An interest in — or experience with — AI-assisted development tools and how they affect modern engineering workflows
• You see architecture as a balance of craft, engineering, and judgment
• You’re comfortable with ambiguity and enjoy turning loosely defined problems into clear technical direction
• You can explain complex ideas clearly to both engineers and non-technical stakeholders
• You take ownership of outcomes, not just designs or documents
• You know when to advocate for an ideal solution — and when to make pragmatic compromises
• You’re curious by nature and actively keep up with emerging technologies, including AI-enabled development
• We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement listed

Desirable

• Appnovation is looking for a Solution Architect who enjoys operating where strategy meets delivery
• You’ll work across industries on modern digital platforms, designing MACH-based, cloud-native solutions, advising clients through technical decisions, and supporting teams as those solutions are built and evolved
• Design end-to-end solution architectures for complex digital platforms, from discovery through delivery
• Translate business goals and constraints into clear, scalable technical designs
• Guide engineering teams through architectural decisions, trade-offs, and implementation approaches
• Lead and participate in client architecture discussions, including architecture reviews and solution presentations
• Define integration strategies across services, platforms, and data sources
• Contribute to estimates and technical approaches with clear assumptions and rationale
• Support modernization initiatives, helping clients evolve fragmented or legacy systems into cohesive platforms
• Apply AI-assisted tooling thoughtfully to improve development efficiency and solution quality
• If you care about pragmatic architecture, composable systems, and the thoughtful use of AI in modern development, this role gives you real influence over how solutions are shaped and delivered