Software Architect / Tech Lead

Who We Are

Konrad is a next generation digital consultancy. We are dedicated to solving complex business problems for our global clients with creative and forward-thinking solutions. Our employees enjoy a culture built on innovation and a commitment to creating best-in-class digital products in use by hundreds of millions of consumers around the world. We hire exceptionally smart, analytical, and hard working people who are lifelong learners.

About The Role

As a Software Architect / Tech Lead you'll be tasked with leading projects and tech teams, providing guidance to software team members through code reviews & mentorship, as well as designing and diagramming software architecture. This role is ideal for ambitious developers who feel confident in their technical ability and want to be a part of the highly-skilled development team at Konrad.

What You’ll Do

• Write maintainable, testable, and performant software in collaboration with our world class team.
• Provide project/program-level leadership, determine technology stack for the project/program, in collaboration with the technical director and the workstream leads.
• Works with the Strategy and Design teams, as well as the client, to define requirements & estimate effort for upcoming work.
• Mentor the project team, providing feedback and guidance to technical staff.
• Identify risks to the project or technology team and discuss them proactively with the team.
• Research new technology and tools and share those findings with the team.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with all members of our team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience building and delivering modern production-grade web applications in a team environment, leading teams and projects
• Very strong Java programming skills & experience utilizing Spring Boot or Spring Cloud 
• Very strong JS framework skills & experience using React or Angular or similar
• Experience working within cloud environments (AWS or Google Cloud or Azure)
• Experience working with Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD
• Deep understanding of each of the parts that make up a modern web application (APIs, templating, routing, data storage, design patterns, optimization, caching, security) 
• Fundamental knowledge of core web principals (HTTP, the DOM, SSL, web servers)
• Fluency with relational databases or alternatively NoSQL databases
• Excellent interpersonal skills are essential, as we work closely as a team and require frequent communication.
• A proactive personality, and a desire to deliver your best work.
• A love for improving software development workflows and processes.

Perks and Benefits

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits Package 
• Socials, Outings & Retreats
• Retirement Planning
• Parental Leave Program
• Annual tech & travel allowance
• Culture of Learning & Development
• Flexible Working Hours
• Work from Home Flexibility
• Service Recognition Programs

Bonus Points

Have you taken any courses at BrainStation? A lot of our design and development best practices and processes are taught during our courses - make sure to highlight this experience in your cover letter if you have!

Konrad is committed to maintaining a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status will receive consideration for employment. If you have any accessibility requirements or concerns regarding the hiring process or employment with us, please notify us so we can provide suitable accommodation.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.