Technical Director

Posted 13 Days Ago
Hiring Remotely in Remote - CO, FL, GA, MA, MN, NC, SC, TX, WA, WI,
Remote
122K Annually
7+ Years Experience
Agency • Fintech • Mobile • Software • Design
Praxent is a fintech design and engineering partner to financial companies determined to lead in digital.
The Role
The Technical Director position at Praxent requires expertise in JavaScript frameworks such as React and languages/frameworks like Node.js/Express. The role also involves defining the architecture of cloud-deployed applications, knowledge of database design and data architecture, and driving DevOps/SysOps best practices. The Technical Director should have experience leading software development teams and working in Agile, Scrum, and Kanban methodologies. Exceptional communication skills are necessary for this position.
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Why Praxent?

We get it. You have options. Let us tell you why we’re different. Our work is changing the world of financial services. Everyday, clients arrive with big ideas for their industry. They’re experts in their field with the vision and resources you need to change everything. All that’s left is the right team to bring that vision to life. If you’re a fast learner and you love working on a wide variety of projects, you’re going to like it here. We help our clients modernize, rather than rebuild, outdated customer-facing software applications. Our clients see a return within weeks instead of months and that’s why they choose us. 

At Praxent, we let you do your work your way. We’re a team of 120+ located throughout the United States and Central/South America. Our role is to encourage you, support you, and give you the freedom you need to thrive. Whether you’re working at home, in a coffee shop, or heck, even on your travels, we’re here to create an environment that lets you live your best life. On your terms.

We trust our people to be their best. It’s a level of autonomy and respect that’s helped us grow a diverse and brilliant team of experts. Experts who also happen to be some of the best colleagues you’ve ever worked alongside

This role has been categorized as a Remote position. “Remote” employees do not have a permanent corporate office workplace and, instead, work from a physical location of their choice which must be identified to the Company. Employees may live in the following locations: Texas, Colorado, Georgia, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, South Carolina, Washington, Wisconsin, and Florida.

 We’d Love to Hear From You If 

  • Ability to handle multiple competing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced, self-directed work environment.
  • Front-end: Expertise with one or more JavaScript frameworks, preferably React.
  • Back-end: Experience with one or more languages/frameworks, preferably Node.js/Express.
  • Experience with TypeScript, OOP, and Modules is preferred.
  • Architecture: Experience defining the architecture of cloud-deployed applications (AWS, Heroku, Azure, etc).
  • Expert knowledge of database design and data architecture.
  • Devops: Experience defining and driving DevOps/SysOps best practices within small or large teams; Experience leading teams toward continuous delivery.
  • Work well in an agency environment and be able to get the job done.
  • Bachelor’s degree in related discipline or relevant experience.
  • 8+ years experience in building and deploying service-oriented cloud-based applications
  • Leadership: 5+ years leading software development teams; Experience mentoring small teams of engineers
  • Experience working in software teams with Agile, Scrum and Kanban methodologies.
  • Strong understanding of software development life-cycle and best practices.
  • Previous development firm/agency environment.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Authorized to work in U.S.


What You’ll Love About Us

  • Stability. We've been in business for over 20 years.
  • Work stays at work. We promote a healthy work/life balance to help ensure you have the time that you need. We encourage no more than a 40 hour work week.
  • Great company culture. We’ve been recognized by Texas Monthly, Clutch, Comparably, and more for the quality of our workplace. Feel free to check out our rating on Glassdoor.
  • We’re here to enable you. It’s your work and your career. Our management team is here to help you become who you want to be. Not to micromanage you.
  • Stay Healthy. We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage as well as wellness days. We also provide disability insurance and we even have a wellness program.
  • Plan for the future. We don’t want you to work here forever. Save for retirement with an IRA and we’ll match up to 3% every year.
  • We value your ideas. At Praxent, our doors are always open. Need help? Come on in. Have a vision for the future of the company? We’d love to hear it. 
  • Rest and relaxation. Employees enjoy 15 days of PTO, 9 US holidays, 5 wellness days, and a closed office the last week of the year. Employees earn more PTO each year.
  • You’re more than an employee, you’re a person. Every co-worker you’ll meet is committed to treating you with respect and kindness. You won’t hear stuff like, “It’s just business.”
  • Family Values. Praxent provides paid parental leave.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $138,131 to $155,838 + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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Top Skills

JavaScript
Node.js
React
Typescript
The Company
HQ: Austin, TX
38 Employees
Remote Workplace
Year Founded: 2000

What We Do

Praxent is a fintech design and engineering partner to financial companies determined to lead in digital. With a unique blend of expertise in product management, user experience design, and software development, Praxent has helped more than 400 organizations launch, scale, and modernize products that win in an increasingly digital world.

Unlike software development shops, consultants, and systems integrators that offer non-differentiated services and have a limited understanding of the unique needs of fintech companies and FIs, Praxent offers deep financial services expertise, expert UX and human factors experience and the engineering skills to tackle advanced fintech integration, implementation and modernization challenges.

Why Work With Us

We believe that without trust, there can be no sustainable, lasting progress in your career. We understand your need to be appreciated and challenged. This is why we’ve developed an award-winning culture over the past 20 years that allows individuals to feel highly valued and happy, all while doing their best work.

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