Sitecore Technical Architect

About the Sitecore Technical Architect role
The Sitecore Technical Architect leads our project build phase, executing on the technical vision laid out for the project, and is relied upon for many of the concrete technical aspects of projects. The Technical Architect will likely be focused on 2-3 projects at any one time, and coding between 20 - 50% of the time, depending on the size and skill level of the engineering team. The technical architect will also participate in discovery and design phases of our projects, uncovering key technical aspects of the strategy, and ensuring technical feasibility of designs.
The overarching responsibilities of the Technical Architect on a project is to collaborate with the Technical Director for his/her team and consult on the vision for a project, educate and inform our clients, create concrete and actionable architecture, and lead a team to execute on it. Additionally, he/she should have experience implementing various integrations, documenting technical requirements, estimating ballpark/high level requirements, understanding security and performance requirements, and juggling priorities. Acceptance that budget and timeline management is a shared responsibility with other project leaders is a must.
As a subject matter expert in Sitecore, the architect will provide direction for best practices within the platform around content architecture, solution architecture, code organization, best use of pipelines and configuration file customizations, use of TDS, context vs data source, search methodologies, language strategies, and performance best practices.
Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership & Architecture
  
  • Content and technical architecture design
  • Engineering oversight and mentorship
  • Code review and feature development
  • Technical documentation and feasibility reviews
• Project Management & Delivery
  
  • Team unblocking and cross-functional collaboration
  • Task breakdown and estimation
  • Sprint planning and backlog management
  • Client demos and technical communication
• Quality & Innovation
  
  • Engineering feasibility reviews of specifications, designs, and prototypes
  • Proof of concepts development
  • Risk identification and mitigation
  • Technical decision ownership
• Project Oversight
  
  • Status visibility and client communication
  • Team bandwidth management
  • Business priority execution
  • Technology innovation and research

Qualifications

• Advanced CMS experience (Sitecore/EpiServer preferred, certification a plus)
• .NET C#, SQL, Web services (REST/WCF)
• Full development lifecycle including CI/CD, testing, and debugging
• SOLID principles and security best practices
• SEO and web markup best practices
• Advanced CMS experience (Sitecore/EpiServer preferred, certification a plus)
• Full development lifecycle knowledge including CI/CD, testing, and code review
• Security, SEO, and web markup best practices
• Cross-functional team collaboration
• Client-facing communication and demonstrations
• Remote team collaboration across time zones
• Leadership & Management
• Scope and estimation expertise
• Technical documentation
• Team mentorship
• Strategy and discovery experience

Ten Great Reasons to Work at Verndale

1. We are a rapidly growing company that is just as scrappy and entrepreneurial today as when we were founded in 1998. 
2. We are relentlessly curious and enthusiastically solve our clients’ complex business problems through technology, data, and design. 
3. We foster a culture that enables every person in the organization to do the best work of their career. 
4. We offer regular training and professional development to move careers forward. 
5. Client and employee satisfaction are our two most important business metrics. 
6. We celebrate and champion diversity, equity, and inclusion. 
7. We offer generous paid company holidays (11), vacation (unlimited), and paid sick time to every employee starting on day one. 
8. We provide top-of-the-line benefits including health, dental, vision, 401K, LTD, STD, Life Insurance, EAP, HRA and more. For our Quito Employees we offer top-of-the-line Health Insurance, plus monthly perks customized to meet individual employees’ needs.
9. We support a healthy work/life balance. 
10. We are fully remote enabled and embrace the evolving definition of the workplace. 

About Verndale

Verndale is a digital experience agency. purpose-built to help marketing and technology leaders connect the dots of the consumer journey. From our offices in Boston, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, and Quito, we design and develop digital experiences and enable marketing technologies that bring brands and their customers 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.
Lean more about Verndale at http://www.verndale.com

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. For some roles, remote work is a definite possibility; we believe in hiring the best and keeping our own happy and motivated.
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.