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Position
MIO's Enterprise IT team seeks a Cloud Application Architect who will be responsible for developing and managing MIO's application architecture in the cloud. This individual will work closely with other architects, software engineers, platform engineers, business users, and other stakeholders to design and implement applications that meet organizational needs and follow cloud best practices. This role is critical to enable a scalable, resilient, and efficient MIO application footprint within our cloud environment. The Cloud Application Architect will also be expected to work collaboratively with others in IT and business to realize the full life cycle of system development projects, from requirements gathering to application design, coding, testing, delivery, support, and enhancements.
Primary responsibilities
The successful candidate will have extensive technical experience working with cloud technologies, preferably for financial services firms, such as asset managers, hedge funds, and/or broker/dealers.
The new hire must lead by example and work collaboratively to:
- Provide technical leadership and direction to application development projects in the cloud that align with long-term business objectives and follow cloud best practices
- Create and communicate design patterns, reference architecture, and technical specifications for cloud applications
- Evaluate and select appropriate cloud technologies and develop best practices based on MIO's use cases
- Ensure application architectures follow cloud best practices for reliability, security, performance, and efficiency
- Develop reference implementations and contribute through hands-on coding as needed
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to application developers
- Collaborate with business owners to translate business requirements into technical solutions with an eye toward technology consistency and best practices
- Evaluate new cloud technologies, tools, and best practices, advising on potential adoption
- Work with engineers, business users, and other stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure solutions align with business goals
- Maintain detailed documentation for reference architectures, design patterns, and system configurations
- Raise the bar on our development capabilities, standards, and processes
- Synthesize requirements gathered from various teams within/outside of IT and suggest creative solutions; where appropriate, guiding MIO to "do it the right way"
- Following a scrum methodology, organize with end users, business analysts, and other architects and developers
- Recommend positive steps toward standardizing development processes, including technology selection, deployment steps, code reviews, and IT tools
- Partner with DevOps, QA, and AppSecOps teams to promote standardization, consistency, and improved security posture
Primary responsibilities estimated percentage allocation
- 25% Technology Leadership: design, mentoring, requirements gathering
- 15% Relationship Building: requirements gathering, brainstorming with end users
- 10% Team management/leadership
- 50% Heads Down Development
The successful candidate would exhibit the following behaviors, values, and attributes:
- Driven by ownership. People with an ownership mindset don't just complete tasks-they take full responsibility for outcomes. They step in to fix issues beyond their direct remit, foster collaboration, and push for excellence. They don't point fingers; they analyze failures and work to prevent them. True owners proactively develop their skills and drive impact, ensuring the whole team succeeds.
- Strives for excellence. The best people set a high bar instinctively-they never settle for anything less than excellence. They deliver impact without over-engineering, take initiative where others hesitate, and build high-caliber networks to stay ahead. They spot overlooked issues, reframe obstacles into opportunities, and follow through relentlessly. When others stop, they find another way. Their drive isn't about external validation but delivering exceptional results every time.
- Fueled by curiosity. The best people ask plenty of good questions-they challenge assumptions, seek deeper understanding, and explore beyond their domain. Their curiosity fuels continuous learning, helping them uncover insights others miss. They do not just grow themselves; they elevate those around them by sharing knowledge and pushing for better answers. For them, improvement is not a task-it's a mindset.
- Problem-solving excellence. Exceptional problem solvers define problems clearly, breaking down complex challenges into manageable components using structured methodologies like issue trees and the MECE principle. They prioritize issues, develop testable hypotheses, and create detailed work plans with timelines. Their structured approach ensures they address root causes, not just symptoms. They move swiftly, with a strong bias for action, yet thoughtfully, balancing efficiency with thoroughness to deliver impactful solutions.
- Client service orientation. MIO's ultimate clients are our investors; producing returns is our mission. Our IT team plays a critical role in enabling that mission by deeply understanding the needs of the investment team and other key functions. The best IT professionals do not just respond to requests-they put themselves in the business user's shoes and truly grasp what drives decisions. They anticipate needs, develop high-impact solutions, and apply critical judgment, ensuring their work adds value while avoiding unnecessary complexity or cost. A successful IT person works tirelessly to understand and cater to their business needs.
- At least 7+ years of hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas: cloud-native application design and development, cloud application architecture, design, and engineering
- Bachelor of science in computer science or other related discipline (although strong experience with a less directly related degree will be considered)
- Strong understanding of AWS Cloud technologies
- Deep knowledge of cloud-native application design principles
- Experience with microservices, serverless architectures, and containerization
- Proficiency in AWS cloud platform including infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD pipelines
- Formal problem-solving and/or analytical training/experience a plus, as is experience working with management consultants
- CFA or FRM a plus
- Design and development experience with data and analytics-intensive applications using Pandas and NumPy libraries is preferred
- Good intuition for end-user requirements gathering; iterative and collaborative approach to design
- Ability to lead a development team
- Strong client relationship management skills and excellent written/verbal communication skills to interact at all levels
The successful candidate will be expected to hit the ground running, balancing short-term tactical needs and longer-term in-flight projects needed by business teams. During the first six months, the Cloud Application Architect will have learned enough about MIO's business, processes, and applications that they should have accomplished the following:
- Led ongoing efforts to standardize and improve cloud infrastructure best practices within MIO's applications
- Played a key role in upskilling application developers in cloud-native application development
- Made hands-on contributions to the progress of the project portfolio
- Forged solid relationships with key partners and developed a vocabulary that demonstrates a strong understanding of our products and services
- Begun to contribute to the broader MIO IT conversation, considering how our cloud architecture, systems architecture, and technology choices need to evolve to provide the best experience to our decision-makers
Base salary range
$225,000-$225,000 USD
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