Associate Technical Director

Praxent•Austin, WA

13h•$173,000 - $185,000•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a visionary Associate Technical Director to lead the development and implementation of innovative technical solutions across our diverse portfolio of projects. In this role, you will be instrumental in defining architectural visions, collaborating with clients to clarify project requirements, advocating for the value of robust architecture, and fostering collaboration to achieve optimal project outcomes.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in solution architecture and technical design.
Specialize in cloud architecture and integration solutions.
Demonstrate knowledge and experience in system design, API development, infrastructure management, and architectural best practices.
8+ years of leadership experience in technical teams.
Define, inspire, and drive the execution of architectural visions across multiple projects.
Interested in client engagements and all subsequent project discussions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and present a unified and strategic vision for every initiative.
Stay informed about the latest technology trends and industry standards.
Understand that the best architectural solution is the one that aligns with business objectives and user needs.
Grasp the foundational principles of system architecture—from scalability to security to performance optimization and beyond.
Presentations are compelling, insightful, and impactful.
Listen actively.
Technical Proficiency: A deep understanding of various technologies, programming languages, frameworks, and architecture patterns (e.g., microservices, cloud computing, APIs) is essential.
Architectural Design: Ability to design scalable, reliable, and maintainable architectures that align with business goals and technical requirements.
Delivery Management: Managing projects effectively, including scope, timelines, and resources, is essential for successful solution delivery.
Client Consulting: Understanding client needs, industry dynamics, and business processes is essential for providing tailored solutions that drive value and meet specific client objectives.

Responsibilities

Architect Solutions: Define elegant system architecture that meets complex project requirements, then drive clarity, alignment, and execution of these architectures.
Deliver Results: Provide end-to-end technical leadership and supervision for projects, navigating scope, risks, and 3rd parties to ensure successful delivery within budget and timeline; also lead the delivery of technically-focused initial engagements such as code audits and POC phases.
Oversee Delivery: Provide oversight and direction for a portfolio of client engagements.

Benefits

Stability. We've been in business for over 20 years.
Work stays at work. We promote a healthy work/life balance to help ensure you have the time that you need. We encourage no more than a 40 hour work week.
Great company culture. We’ve been recognized by Texas Monthly, Clutch, Comparably, and more for the quality of our workplace. Feel free to check out our rating on Glassdoor.
We’re here to enable you. It’s your work and your career. Our management team is here to help you become who you want to be. Not to micromanage you.
Stay Healthy. We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage as well as wellness days. We also provide disability insurance and we even have a wellness program.
Plan for the future. We don’t want you to work here forever. Save for retirement with an IRA and we’ll match up to 3% every year.
We value your ideas. At Praxent, our doors are always open. Need help? Come on in. Have a vision for the future of the company? We’d love to hear it.
Rest and relaxation. Employees enjoy 15 days of PTO, 9 US holidays, 5 wellness days, and a closed office the last week of the year. Employees earn more PTO each year.
You’re more than an employee, you’re a person. Every co-worker you’ll meet is committed to treating you with respect and kindness. You won’t hear stuff like, “It’s just business.”
Family Values. Praxent provides paid parental leave.