Job Description:

Reporting to the CTO of the group, implement his guidelines in Web technology choices, Web systems design and SDLC implementation

Working with producers, map product designs to engineering requirements and ensure proper implementation of product features in all Web projects

Working closely with the Development Director, lead the Web team and provide technical leadership on existing and future Web projects

Working with the Web team engineers, co-design, influence and approve software architecture; write technical briefs and other design documents and ensure that design is reviewed

Oversee the application of the approved SDLC for all Web projects' milestones. Work with producers on requirements, engineers on coding and unit testing, QA staff on testing, release team on builds and releases and operations team on deployment.
Be accountable for Web projects' code quality; ensure that code is properly reviewed, is reusable and testable

Bear responsibility for overall software performance; defining metrics and setting targets.
Oversee all internal and external project technical dependencies, risks and critical paths; ensuring contingency plan is in place; recommending solutions and approving plans & timelines; understanding overall impact on all stakeholders


Requirements:

10+ to 15 years of experience

Looking for a Web Architect to will oversee front-end web technologies (as opposed to the server/console side)

This person should NOT come from a consultancy background

We are also not looking for individuals who prefer to "live in the stratosphere of strategy" and don't like to get their hands dirty

The Web Architect reports directly to our newly hired CTO

This person should come from a web production environment with strong skills in high volume user-generated content as well as internally generated web content

Prior experience working in a LAMP environment. Proficiency with CSS, PHP, DOM, Symfony and Javascript

The person should NOT come from an IT background, but pure software development
The person should possess the following attributes: knowledge, productivity, attitude, leadership

With a technical background and proven web/online software development experience, the Web Architect is uniquely qualified to understand the big picture of development and translate that into technical requirements and schedules. The Web Architect gathers metrics, challenges and sets standards & guidelines, understands data and work flow, thinks strategically, and defines and directs the development process. The Web Architect works with the development team as an independent auditor, consultant, and director. As a key member of the sports online team, you will be responsible for technically directing online initiatives for our company

B.Sc. /M.Sc. in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent training and professional experience

A minimum of 10 years industry technical experience

5+ years experience with Linux, Apache, and PHP

Knowledge of at least one PHP framework is required. Knowledge of the Symfony PHP framework highly desired

Solid knowledge of front-end Web technologies including HTML, DOM, JavaScript, and CSS. Knowledge of at least one JavaScript framework is required

Knowledge of Web graphics, video streaming and FLASH

2+ years experience with Java and/or C++. Knowledge of Python and Ruby would be beneficial.

Strong knowledge of relational databases - MySQL, Postgresql and Oracle preferred.

Demonstrated knowledge of effective software engineering practices with a thorough understanding of all phases of the software development lifecycle

Project management skills demonstrated by the ability to define tasks in a well organized manner, based on proper resource and time management

Excellent detail-oriented, problem solving skills. Candidate must be able to quickly identify issues and resolve them

The WEB ARCHITECT must be able to understand and (ideally) perform any task performed by programmers

Game development experience is not required, but would be an asset

Prior experience in a Lead role or in a Software Architect capacity is required

Performance Competencies (Non Technical Skills)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work in a dynamic and collaborative team environment

Constantly innovate how to improve product quality and group productivity
Excellent decision making capabilities

Ability to quickly learn and apply new concepts, principles and solutions

Demonstrates dependability and commitment to projects/tasks


If you are interested in the position described above, and/or any other openings, we would be happy to speak with you about this role or other active opportunities, and discuss your parameters for an ideal position, or simply to establish a relationship for the future. Our agency has clients in multiple locations throughout the United States and Canada.

Please, forward us a copy of your MS WORD resume to the address listed below. Obviously, we would not do anything with your resume, until we have had a chance to speak in depth about each opportunity, and make sure it is a suitable fit for your background and your interests.

iHeadHunt E-Mail: careers@iheadhunt.cc