Who are we?
For the past 20 years, we have powered many Digital Experiences for the Fortune 500. Since 1999, we have grown from a few people to more than 4000 team members across the globe that are engaged in various Digital Modernization. For a brief 1 minute video about us, you can check https://youtu.be/uJWBWQZEA6o.
What will you do? What are we looking for?
Technical Architect
About the Role
We are seeking a seasoned Technical Architect to join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our technology landscape. As a Technical Architect, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing robust and scalable technical solutions that align with our strategic business objectives. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management, and operations, to drive innovation and deliver exceptional results.
Responsibilities:
- Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams, ensuring adherence to best practices and architectural principles.
- Solution Architecture: Design and develop complex technical solutions, considering scalability, performance, security, and maintainability.
- Systems Design: Create detailed system designs, including data models, APIs, and infrastructure components.
- Technology Evaluation: Evaluate emerging technologies and trends to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
- Problem-Solving: Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide effective solutions.
- Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
- Mentorship: Mentor and coach junior team members, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
Requirements:
- Proven Experience: 8+ years of experience in software development and architecture.
- Technical Proficiency: Strong proficiency in relevant technologies, including [specific technologies, e.g., Java, Python, .NET, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)].
- Architectural Expertise: Deep understanding of software architecture patterns, design principles, and methodologies.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to analyze complex problems, identify root causes, and propose innovative solutions.
- Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse teams.
- Leadership Skills: Ability to lead and inspire teams, drive technical decisions, and influence stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Cloud Expertise: Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-native technologies.
- DevOps Experience: Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools.
- Industry Certifications: Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Certified Solutions Architect).
- Open-Source Contributions: Active participation in open-source communities.
Compensation, Benefits and Duration
Minimum Compensation: USD 56,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 196,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
This position is available for independent contractors
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post
Skills Required
- 8+ years of experience in software development and architecture.
- Strong proficiency in relevant technologies (Java, Python, .NET, cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Deep understanding of software architecture patterns, design principles, and methodologies.
- Ability to analyze complex problems, identify root causes, and propose innovative solutions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-team collaboration.
- Leadership ability to lead teams, drive technical decisions, and influence stakeholders.
- Experience with cloud platforms and cloud-native technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools.
- Relevant industry certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Certified Solutions Architect).
- Active participation or contributions to open-source communities.
What We Do
Photon.com has emerged as one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing Digital Agencies. We work with 40% of the Fortune 100 on their Digital initiatives and are known for our ability to integrate Strategy Consulting, Creative Design, and Technology at scale. Please visit www.photon.com to learn more about us, how we work, and our customer case studies. Digital Transformation Starts Here.
