Technical Architect

Publicis Groupe•San Francisco, CA

5d•$110,580 - $173,995

About The Position

Technical leader responsible for guiding projects from planning to completion. Manages estimation, scaffolding, build systems, and task routing while ensuring technical excellence at every stage. Acts as the primary client-facing representative for engineering projects.

Requirements

Technical Leadership & Strong Client Communications Skills
People Management & Mentorship
API Integration & Architecture Design
Front-End Frameworks: React, Vue/Nuxt.js, Svelte
JavaScript/ES6 & JSON
Build Tools: Webpack, Gulp
Version Control: Git, GitHub
Cross-Browser/Device Compatibility Testing
CSS Preprocessors: Sass, SCSS, Less
MEAN, MERN, LAMP, and JAM Stacks
Creative Technologies: GreenSock, 3JS
Unit Testing Frameworks: Jasmine, Jest, Mocha
Responsive Design & Static Site Generation
Performance Optimization & Troubleshooting

Responsibilities

Lead projects through setup, development, and launch using Node.js , MEAN/MERN stacks , and SSG tools (Jekyll, Handlebars)
Scaffold projects, configure build tools (Webpack, Gulp) , and manage development tasks.
Conduct code reviews and ensure cross-browser compatibility and performance optimization for all web projects.
Collaborate with QA and Project Management to align on automated testing, analytics, and API integration.
Mentor team members on creative technologies such as GreenSock and 3JS for advanced front-end animations.
Represent the engineering team in client meetings, advocating for accessibility and technical best practices.
Participate in technical interviews for developer and junior architect roles, ensuring candidates meet the team's technical and cultural expectations.
Work closely with leadership and hiring managers to evaluate technical proficiencies, such as API integration, front-end frameworks, and version control.
Offer feedback and help enhance interview processes to ensure technical assessments align with the latest technology trends.
Provide technical mentorship to developers across all levels, helping them refine their skills in areas such as API integration, JavaScript frameworks, and version control.
Manage and guide team members' performance by offering constructive feedback, setting development goals, and identifying training opportunities to enhance the team's capabilities.

Benefits

Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more
Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility
Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption
Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance
Tuition Assistance
Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more
Matching Gifts programs
Flexible working arrangements
‘Work Your World' Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)
Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances
medical coverage
dental
vision
disability
401k
paid time off