Technical Architect

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This position can be in our Montreal Office, or remotely in Canada.
About the Technical Architect PositionThe overarching responsibilities of the Technical Arch on a project are to collaborate with the Technical Director for their team, consult on the vision for a project, create concrete and actionable architecture, and lead a team to execute on it. As a Technical Architect, you will be responsible for designing and overseeing the architecture of solutions to meet client needs for e-commerce and website projects. This includes ensuring technical requirements are met, managing the project backlog, collaborating with cross-functional teams, providing technical guidance, conducting code reviews, and supporting the sales cycle. You will work closely with project managers to deliver solutions on time and within scope. Additionally, you will communicate regularly with clients, contribute to internal process improvements, mentor developers, and stay up-to-date with relevant technologies. With 5-10 years of experience in back-end development, a strong grasp of web architectures, and excellent communication skills, you will play a crucial role in the success of client projects. Responsibilities

• Responsible for the architecture of solutions and participating in the development of client projects to meet their needs in e-commerce and website creation.
• Ensure that the solutions meet the customer's technical, functional, and non-functional requirements as well as the architectural standards of the project.
• Ensures the solution implementation is compatible with the architectural needs of the customer.
• Work with project managers and development teams to ensure solutions are delivered on time, on budget, and most importantly true to scope. 
• Communicate regularly with external clients regarding the progress, challenges, timelines, and results of their projects.
• Contribute to the effectiveness of development projects by analyzing, designing, and evolving the architecture of clients' environments in line with their current and future structure and needs.
• Responsible for managing the backlog.
• As needed, support the company in the sales cycle as well as the project definition phases.
• Support developers in their learning and progression.
• Contribute to the consistency and quality of developments by participating in code reviews and following best practices in development and testing.
• Work in an Agile development environment, be part of the SCRUM team and contribute to the improvement of the internal functioning of the team.
• As needed, collaborate with external suppliers and partners, and integrate their systems/tools into our solutions.
• Keep up to date and improve internal development processes.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of experience in Back End Development (.Net)
• Has very good communication skills in French and English
• 6+ Enterprise solution experiences
• Strong understanding of the foundations and architectures of the Web in a .NET environment 
• Experience in Content and Technical Architecture Design
• Experience developing B2B and\or B2C websites
• Experience with CMS and commerce platforms such as Optimizely, Umbraco, Sitecore, Orckestra Commerce
• Understanding eCommerce/eBusiness Concepts (Catalogs, inventory, pricing, transactions, order management, Membership)
• Experience in System Integrations, esp ERP, PIM, but also CRM, DAM, CDP
• Understanding of commerce related marketing and analytics practices
• In-depth understanding of web application security best practices
• An understanding of search engine friendly markup and  site search techniques
• Knowledge of React, VueJS, TypeScript is a plus.
• Experience with Azure DevOps technologies
• Autonomous: knows how to plan and organize their work by clearly setting priorities.
• Passionate: likes to solve technological puzzles – can be consulted in some ambiguous and complex situations.
• Embrace change: doesn’t accept the status quo

Great Reasons to Work at Verndale

• We are a rapidly growing company that is just as entrepreneurial today as when we were founded in 1998. 
• We are relentlessly curious and enthusiastically solve our clients’ complex business problems through technology, data, and design. 
• We foster a culture that enables every person in the organization to do the best work of their career. 
• We offer regular training and professional development to move careers forward. 
• Client and employee satisfaction are our two most important business metrics. 
• We celebrate and champion diversity and inclusion. 
• We offer generous paid company holidays, vacation and paid sick time to every employee.
• We support a healthy work/life balance. 
• We are fully remote enabled and embrace the evolving definition of the workplace. 

About VerndaleVerndale is a digital experience agency dedicated to driving growth by helping businesses create meaningful human connections in an increasingly digital world. With offices in Boston, Montreal, Los Angeles, Quito, and hubs across the Americas, we partner with marketing and technology leaders to deliver personalized web, mobile, and ecommerce solutions that elevate customer experiences. 
At Verndale, we thrive on collaboration and innovation, offering a full range of services that span strategy, design, development, personalization, SEO, analytics, and digital advertising. We celebrate diversity and inclusion, striving to create a climate of respect essential for both individual and company success.
If you're ready to be part of a passionate team dedicated to making an impact and driving growth, we invite you to explore a career at Verndale. 
Compensation & Benefits
Verndale is proud of the fun, diverse, and respectful company environment we enjoy on a daily basis. Competitive compensation and comprehensive coverage for medical, dental, life, disability and a 401(k) savings plan are offered to full-time employees. Ample company paid holidays and personal time off make having a work-life balance possible.
Verndale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.