Development Experience Architect

CLA is a leading national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 professionals and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.

At CLA, we are committed to building a culture that celebrates diverse beliefs and perspectives to better serve our clients, communities, and each other.

Our Perks:

Flexible PTO designed to offer you the freedom to take time off when you need it!Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leavePaid Volunteer Time OffMental health coverageQuarterly Wellness stipendFertility benefitsFor a complete list of benefits, please inquire.CLA is expanding and is on the lookout for an experienced Development Experience Architect to join our innovative Information Technology team. This position offers opportunities for career growth, flexibility, and a collaborative work environment.

In this role, you should possess excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively at all levels. Strong problem-solving abilities, creativity, and sound judgment are essential. Most importantly, you should demonstrate integrity, dependability, and a results-oriented mindset.

This role involves leading the development, implementation, and maintenance of CLA's Development Framework and platform engineering initiatives tailored for application development. As a Lead Application Developer, your primary responsibility will be to maintain robust, scalable, and efficient pre-production environments. You will ensure smooth deployments to production and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement among development, QA, and IT operations teams.

Key Responsibilities as a Development Experience Architect:

Lead the architecture, design, and development of core application frameworks and supporting tools to fulfill business needs.Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business analysts and project managers, to define technical requirements and deliver effective solutions.Establish and promote best practices for coding standards, design patterns, secure development, and software delivery workflows.Mentor junior developers, providing technical oversight and support for their professional development.Conduct code reviews to ensure quality, performance, and security of application frameworks.Manage and evolve the development toolchain, evaluating new technologies to enhance reliability and developer productivity.Standardize and maintain CI/CD pipelines and release automation for consistent deployments across environments.Partner with platform/operations teams to set environment standards and automate provisioning using infrastructure-as-code tools.Facilitate container-based development and deployments by defining patterns, templates, and operational practices for Docker and Kubernetes.Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting standards; develop dashboards for operational visibility and rapid incident response.Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to framework architecture and application integration.Document framework designs, architecture decisions, and development processes for future reference and team knowledge sharing.Ensure compliance with organizational policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.Provide a consistent framework development approach across projects by supplying standards, templates, and guidance to enhance delivery quality and repeatability.Oversee the performance and velocity of the framework team while managing issues, risks, and bottlenecks in related projects.What You Will Need:

6 years of relevant experience requiredA Bachelor’s degree or a combination of relevant experience and training may be considered in lieu of a degree.Preferred degrees in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.Technical Competencies:

Proficiency with version control systems such as Git and command line interfaces.Strong scripting skills (e.g., Bash, PowerShell) and familiarity with YAML.Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, C#).Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.Proficiency in CI/CD tools (e.g., Azure Pipelines, GitHub Actions, Jenkins).Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Puppet).CLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.

Wellness at CLA

We prioritize the physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being of our CLA family members, offering comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, a 401k plan, and more. To learn more about our benefits, please inquire.