Technical Architect

• We lead teams and develop high-quality solutions that delight our customers and impact users worldwide.
• We work as technical leaders on projects, partnering with customer architects to agree technical designs.
• We advise on estimated effort and technical implications of user stories and user journeys.
• We manage, coach, and develop a small number of staff, with a focus on performance management and career development.
• We make sound, reasoned decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• We continue learning about new technologies and approaches while growing our skills and impact.

Technologies:

• AWS
• Architect
• Azure
• Cloud
• Support
• JavaScript
• PaaS
• Terraform
• TypeScript
• NodeJS

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We are Kainos, a people-first company of problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators creating real impact through digital services and cutting-edge Workday solutions. We value creativity, collaboration, diversity, and inclusion, and we support our peoples growth in a team environment where ideas are valued and contributions matter. This role is for a Technical Architect (Consultant) working in a fast-paced, learning-focused environment with room to develop and grow.

• We require experience with the following technical stack: AWS, Node or other JavaScript frameworks, TypeScript, Terraform, and AWS CDK.
• We require experience delivering software designs for multi-tiered modern software applications.
• We require experience owning technical delivery for a product or software project, including architecture, estimation, product planning, and user story or requirement creation.
• We require an understanding of non-functional concerns and experience incorporating them into application design.
• We require experience with public cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure, including SaaS and PaaS offerings.
• We require the ability to communicate technical design clearly in conversation, documentation, and presentations.
• We require the ability to make effective decisions in fast-moving delivery environments.
• We require demonstrated experience managing, coaching, and developing junior team members and wider communities.
• Desirable: strong communication skills with the ability to communicate issues to both technical and non-technical people.
• Desirable: experience with multiple programming languages and data storage technologies.
• Desirable: experience managing others, setting objectives, giving feedback, and leading performance reviews.
• Desirable: active participation in knowledge-sharing activities within the team, wider capability groups, and externally where appropriate.
• Desirable: participation in technology communities.