Technical Architect

Audi RED; Toronto; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Audi RED is seeking a Technical Architect to lead architectural strategies and technology roadmaps. This role involves collaborating with internal teams and partners to create innovative solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive software development and architecture experience, particularly in React and Node.js. Join a remote-first culture that values work-life balance and offers premium health benefits.

Benefits

Paid vacation

Full health benefits

Work from home setup allowance

Team events

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience.
• 2+ years of hands-on architecture experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define business challenges.
• Design and implement sophisticated technology solutions.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Tools

React

Node.js

Apollo

GraphQL

Headless CMS

MERN stack

Job description

About Audi RED

Welcome to Audi RED, a new and exciting opportunity to change the way partners work together. Audi RED is an organization founded on a true partnership between BIMM Management Group, a leading Toronto based digital and technology agency, and Audi, the automotive brand shaping the future of premium mobility.

Audi RED aims to be the technology center of North America and eventually the globe for Audi’s digital experience ecosystem. It will be the center of excellence, innovation, design, and delivery. Built upon the foundation of a longstanding partnership, and a commitment to collective growth and success, Audi RED will be the bridge between agency and product, delivering the utmost in customer experience and service design through technologically driven solutions.

Who we’re looking for

We are seeking a Technical Architect who will report to the Director of Architecture and Engineering. This role involves collaborating with internal Audi Red architecture team members and agency partners to evaluate and address business and technology requirements, formulate optimal practice solutions, and design state-of-the-art architecture and engineering systems across various business domains. The ideal candidate is a seasoned software engineer with multi-disciplinary architecture experience, who excels in mentoring teams, advocating for client needs while adhering to best practices and technical superiority.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define business challenges, assess requirement feasibility, establish priorities, and develop architectural strategies and technology roadmaps.
• Prototype and validate potential technology solutions both independently and in team settings.
• Offer visionary insights on technological possibilities to business and technology leaders.
• Identify and act on modernization opportunities with clients.
• Guide solution architects and engineers in technical decision-making and uphold engineering standards across partner agencies.
• Design and implement sophisticated technology solutions to address complex, multi-industry client challenges.
• Oversee our agency partners execution and participate in client architecture forums.

Requirements

• 5+ years of software development experience developing solutions ideally in react and node.js.
• 2+ years of technology experience in an enterprise, consulting, or a web-scale product company
• 2+ years of hands-on architecture experience. Solutioning, architecting and developing applications across multiple disciplines which can include backend microservices, micro frontend architecture, pipeline integrations, CMS systems, security, data and Devops.
• Understands and can implement thoughtful, scalable and technology best practices across both backend and frontend to deliver the best solution for your development team and the client.
• Great communication and analytical skills. Comfortable in communicating with executives and presenting to architecture review boards (ARB)
• Experience in designing distributed applications using cloud-based platforms
• Experience advising and leading a team of solution or domain specific architects
• Experience considering and executing security and compliance regulations that need to be adhered to when delivering for large scale clients or brands
• Hands-on experience with one or more programming languages, databases, integrations, etc. Ideally in a MERN stack.
• Experience with apollo, GraphQL and headless CMS integrations

Nice to Have

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information technology or similar field
• Experience working in a large global development ecosystem
• AWS or GCP certifications

What’s in it for you?

• Work Life Balance: Paid vacation and additional shutdowns around holidays to allow us to reset and recharge so we come back better for our customers.
• Benefits: We offer premium full health benefits, so you get the coverage you need, as well as a work from home set up allowance to get you comfy.
• Culture:We’re passionate about working collaboratively, bonding through team events, and most importantly having fun.
• We’re remote first, but love connecting and collaborating in-office. We come together 1-2 times a month for team bonding, client visits and more!

Audi RED is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and accessible. We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without discrimination. Please let us know if accommodation for the recruitment/interview process is required and we will work with you to make sure your needs are met.