About the Technical Architect

The Technical Architect is the leader of the engineers on a team. The Tech Architect is involved through the complete project lifecycle, maintaining context from pre-sales through deployment and leading a team to execute on a technical vision that he/she creates. Technical Architects will be used across multiple projects (up to 4 at a time) so multi-tasking is a must, but they will always work with resources from their team.

Technical Architects have the most responsibilities and the most flexibility in the delegation of those responsibilities as they see fit. He/She will also be responsible for managing a team of up to 10 people, and their career growth. Note that even the Technical Architect will code a minimum of 10% of his/her time.

We have global offices and at times the Technical Architect will need to join calls with teams in other offices. As much as possible these meetings align with US hours. 

Responsibilities

Primary

• Content Architecture
• Other Technical Architecture
• Unblock Team
• Engineering Work Breakdown and Estimation/Re-Estimation
• Review Specifications for Engineering Feasibility and Suggest Alternatives
• Review Designs for Engineering Feasibility and Suggest Alternatives
• Review Prototypes for Engineering Feasibility and Suggest Alternatives
• Management of Engineering Resources (skills/career development, etc)
• Engineering Oversight
• Engineering Mentorship
• Engineering Code Review
• Answer Engineering Questions from Team
• Answer Engineering Questions from Client
• Maintain Visibility on Project Status
• Client Communication
• Calculate Team Velocity
• Cite Project Risks and Mitigation Plans
• Maintain Understanding of Team Bandwidth Now and in the Future
• Stay on Top of the Latest Technologies in Eng
• Maintain Understanding of, and Execute on Client and Business Priorities (from pre-sale through deployment)
• Delegate Work to your Team in the Most Efficient and Effective way Possible
• Innovate, regardless of domain
• Take ownership of your projects

Secondary

• Feature Development
• Make Sure Resources are Lined up for Projects
• Feature Testing
• Automated Functional Testing
• Automated Unit Testing
• Basecamp Management

Qualifications

• Experience with key application development tools such as
• Automated Testing Platforms
• Code Generation
• Automated deployment and Continuous Integration
• Code Review Platforms
• The ability to handle the demands of a fast-growing company
• Experience with Mobile specific sites and Mobile applications as well as standard web based implementations is a plus
• Experience with Sitecore Content Management System is required
• Experience with the following Content Management Systems is preferable
  • Episerver
  • Kentico

Ten great reasons to work for Verndale
1. Rapid growth company of 22 years maintaining start-up company feel
2. Laser focus on cutting-edge technology and killer service offerings to clients
3. Internal promotions that are frequent and do not take years to achieve
4. Collaborative, open, work environment and no formal dress code
5. Excellent benefits including 401K match with no vesting period
6. Company that values collaboration and communication 
7. Free lunch Fridays at noon and drinks at 3:00pm
8. Innovative company not afraid of change
9. Flexible schedule options to support work/life integration 10. Ten company paid holidays and 3 weeks paid vacation at date of hire

About Verndale

Verndale is a customer experience agency, purpose-built to help marketing and technology leaders connect the dots of the consumer journey. From our offices in Boston, Los Angeles and Quito, we design and build digital experiences, and enable marketing technologies that bring brands and their customers closer together.

We know that in order to do great work, you have to make work great. Verndale is committed to always being a company that celebrates diversity, equality and inclusion. We strive to recruit and retain people who are committed to creating the climate of respect that is essential for individual and company success.

Verndale’s services are built around a core methodology that encompasses Growth Strategy, Experience Design, Technology Enablement, and Experience Optimization.

Learn more at www.verndale.com

Compensation & Benefits
Verndale is proud of the fun, diverse, and respectful company environment we enjoy on a daily basis. Competitive compensation, a profit sharing bonus program and comprehensive coverage for medical, dental, life, disability and a 401(k) savings plan with company match are offered to all full-time employees. Ample company paid holidays and personal time off make having a work-life balance possible. For some roles working from home on an as-needed basis is a definite possibility; we believe in hiring the best and keeping our own happy and motivated.