Development Experience Architect

Development Experience Architect

CLA is a leading national professional services firm dedicated to creating opportunities for our clients, our people, and our communities through tailored advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. With a dynamic team of over 8,500 professionals across 130 U.S. locations and a global footprint, we pride ourselves on knowing you and helping you thrive.

At CLA, we embrace a culture that values diverse beliefs and perspectives, which allows us to better serve our clients, communities, and each other.

Our Perks:

Flexible PTO to support your work-life balanceUp to 12 weeks of paid parental leavePaid Volunteer Time Off to give back to your communityMental health coverage for peace of mindQuarterly Wellness stipend for your well-beingFertility benefits to support your family planningAccess to a complete list of benefits.As we continue to grow, CLA is looking for an experienced Development Experience Architect to join our talented Information Technology team. This role offers the opportunity for professional growth, flexibility, and collaboration.

In this position, you will need excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively at all levels. Strong problem-solving abilities, creativity, sound judgment, and a high level of integrity are crucial. A results-oriented mindset and a sense of urgency are essential for success in this role.

Your responsibilities will include overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of CLA's Development Framework and platform engineering initiatives focused on application development. As a Lead Application Developer, you'll play a critical role in maintaining stable, scalable, and efficient pre-production environments, ensuring seamless deployments to production, and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement across development, QA, and IT operations teams.

How you'll create opportunities in this Development Experience Architect role:

Lead the architecture and design of core application frameworks to meet business needs.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and deliver impactful solutions.Establish best practices for coding standards, design patterns, secure development, and software delivery workflows.Mentor junior developers, providing guidance and support for their professional growth.Conduct comprehensive code reviews to ensure quality, performance, and security.Manage and improve the development toolchain, including source control and CI/CD processes.Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines for consistent and repeatable deployments.Work with operations teams to define environment standards and automate provisioning with infrastructure-as-code.Define patterns and practices for container development and deployment using Docker and Kubernetes.Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting standards that align with operational needs.Troubleshoot complex technical issues related to the architecture and integration of applications.Document framework designs and development processes for knowledge sharing.Ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulatory standards.Utilize a consistent framework development approach to enhance delivery quality and efficiency.Manage team velocity and address issues, risks, and bottlenecks in projects.What you will need:

A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience may be considered.Technical Competencies:

Proficiency with version control systems like Git and command line interfaces.Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Bash, PowerShell) and YAML markup.Skilled in programming languages such as Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, and C#.Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.Experience with CI/CD tools like Azure Pipelines, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins.Hands-on expertise with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.Familiarity with configuration management tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.CLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and promotes a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. We are committed to protecting the rights of all individuals, including veterans and those with disabilities.

Wellness at CLA:

At CLA, we prioritize the well-being of our team members by offering comprehensive benefits to support their physical, financial, social, and emotional health.

Join us and create opportunities together!