Optimizely Solution Architect

At Kin + Carta, we’ve got opportunities to offer you — for growth, for leadership, for big, world-changing impact and for, dare we say it, fun. We are a global workforce that is committed to building a world that works better for everyone. And that starts with our Kin. That’s why we’re proud of: 

• The life we create within our virtual walls, every day
• Our B Corp certification
• Our ranking in Consulting Magazine's 2022 “Best Large Firms to Work For”
• The work we’ve done with some of the world’s most innovative companies

The role of an Optimizely (Episerver) Architect within Kin + Carta's Optimizely Platform practice is a senior-level position focused on crafting top-tier solutions for clients and overseeing the ongoing technical excellence of a delivery team. This position requires a profound grasp of the software development life cycle, Optimizely's best development practices, and the capability to apply and execute established software architecture patterns. Furthermore, you should be a proficient Optimizely developer, ready to tackle any technical challenge or task with assurance and effectiveness.

• Take ownership and actively advance specific areas of technology architecture. Propose architectural solutions and designs to project execution teams for implementation.
• Provide architectural evaluations, strategies, and roadmaps for one or more technology domains.
• Lead projects within the realm of architecture. Collaborate with Product Owners and Business Analysts to define technical and functional requirements, and work alongside cross-functional teams to plan, design, create, test, and release features.
• Estimate project and solution scope while defining team structures.
• Develop Proof-of-Concept projects to validate new architectures and solutions.
• Assist multiple Agile Scrum teams in planning, scoping, and crafting technical solutions for new product capabilities, all the way through to continuous delivery to production.
• Engage with business stakeholders to grasp necessary capabilities, blending business insights with technical solutions.
• Promote a shared vision, common practices, and capabilities across teams.
• Delve into detailed design, development, and unit/integration testing using suitable methodologies, technology, and tools.
• Implement robust configuration management and version control practices.

We want all new hires to succeed in their roles at Kin + Carta. That's why we've outlined the job requirements below. To be considered for this role, it's important that you meet all Minimum Qualifications. If you do not meet all of the Preferred Qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

• Expert-level knowledge of the Optimizely CMS Platform
• 8+ years of development experience on the Microsoft ASP.NET stack
• 5+ years of Optimizely CMS development experience
• Demonstrated history of success as a lead developer on various projects
• Highly skilled in Git and accustomed to standard development procedures

• Comprehensive grasp of front-end development principles
• Proficiency in standard DevOps tools and methodologies
• Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities
• Effective interpersonal skills and a strong team player
• Openness to adapt to new scenarios and embrace challenges

Kin + Carta is a global digital transformation consultancy committed to working alongside our clients to build a world that works better #ForEveryone. We build digital solutions that connect people, data and technology for some of the world’s most influential companies. As a Certified B Corp, we are committed to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Awareness, and our triple bottom line focus of people, the planet and profit. 

If you need accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.