Technical Director, Solutions Architect
About The Position
Left Field Labs is the creative technology agency that builds what’s next. We partner with the world’s most ambitious brands to transform breakthrough technology into extraordinary human experiences. Since 2008, we’ve delivered end-to-end digital transformation services—from strategy to platform development to immersive experiences—for the biggest companies in the world, including Google, Amazon, and Meta. Our core services include Digital Experience (architecting seamless digital ecosystems), Product Innovation (building scalable platforms and products), Immersive experiences (creating cross-media experiences blending digital, social, AI, and physical spaces), and Applied AI (transforming AI into the infrastructure for business evolution). We are looking for a Technical Director to spearhead our development efforts at LFL. While you will remain hands-on in the codebase, your primary focus will be providing technical vision, mentoring a team of developers, and ensuring the architectural integrity of our systems. You will serve as the bridge between business objectives and technical execution, collaborating closely with product managers and stakeholders to turn complex requirements into scalable, high-performance solutions. In this role, you aren’t just building applications; you are architecting the future of our stack and enabling a high-performing engineering culture.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience building and maintaining robust web-based applications in production environments
- Proven track record of leading engineering teams from project estimation through successful deployment
- Experience with direct client and stakeholder interaction, bridging the gap between business needs and technical implementation
- A drive to creatively solve complex technical problems and empower teams to develop innovative solutions
- Advanced proficiency in Go
- Advanced knowledge of both Relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and Document-based (NoSQL) databases
- Solid understanding of REST architecture, consumption patterns, and the ability to architect complex distributed systems
- Hands-on experience with cloud functions and hosting services across GCP (GAE, Firebase) or AWS
- Experience and interest in leading and mentoring a team of developers of all levels
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Java and Typescript
- Experience creating or maintaining large-scale SaaS (Software as a Service) projects
- Practical experience in Scrum or Kanban project leadership
- Experience with Protobufs, PubSub, or other non-REST communication platforms (gRPC, RPC)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience
Responsibilities
- Act as the final authority for technical decisions, managing the balance between rapid delivery and long-term technical health
- Architect end-to-end solutions, documenting technical requirements and selecting the appropriate technology stacks to meet business goals
- Lead technical projects from initial estimation and discovery through to final deployment and maintenance
- Actively mentor junior and mid-level developers, fostering skill-sharing and maintaining high standards for code quality and unit testing
- Directly interact with clients and product owners to provide recommended approaches, feasibility assessments, and technical roadmaps
Benefits
- Equal employment opportunities
- Reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled team members
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
