Lead Architect

As a Lead Software and Cloud Architect at Particle41, you will drive the design and development of our cloud-native solutions. You will be asked to use your expertise in s, and AWS technologies to craft robust and scalable architectures that meet the evolving needs of our clients. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will provide strategic guidance to align technical decisions with business objectives, ensuring the delivery of innovative and high-quality projects. Your role will also involve mentoring and coaching team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.

In This Role, You Will:

Architecture Design:

• Lead the design and architecture of cloud-native solutions using modern software stacks and AWS.
• Define system architecture and design patterns to ensure scalability and reliability.
• Evaluate and recommend technologies and frameworks to support business requirements.

Strategic Guidance:

• Provide strategic guidance to align technical decisions with business goals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define the technical roadmap and vision.
• Drive innovation by researching emerging technologies and industry trends.

Mentorship and Coaching:

• Mentor and coach team members to enhance their technical skills and expertise.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to improve quality and maintainability.

Collaboration:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, and QA.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to gather requirements and provide updates.
• Work closely with DevOps teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment processes.

Leadership:

• Provide technical leadership and guidance on architectural decisions and implementations.
• Lead by example through hands-on involvement in coding and design discussions.
• Identify and resolve technical challenges to ensure project success.

Continuous Improvement:

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance development processes and methodologies.
• Implement metrics and monitoring systems to track system performance and reliability.
• Facilitate lessons-learned meetings to learn from past experiences and improve future projects.

Industry Best Practices:

• Stay up to date with industry best practices and standards in software architecture.
• Implement best practices for security, scalability, and performance.
• Drive the adoption of agile methodologies and DevOps practices within the team.

Skills and Experience We Value:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field preferred
• 8+ years of experience in software development with a strong focus on architecture design.
• Extensive expertise in .NET, Java, or NodeJS programming language and AWS cloud services.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing scalable, reliable, and secure cloud-native solutions.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in mentoring and developing engineering teams.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly.
• Experience with agile development methodologies and continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Familiarity with modern software development practices, tools, and frameworks.
• Certifications in relevant technologies, such as AWS Solutions Architect, .NET, etc., are a plus.

About Particle41
Our core values of Visibility, Velocity, and Vision drive everything we do to achieve the ultimate outcomes for our clients. We prioritize dependability as our highest guiding principle in delivering exceptional results.

• Visibility means communicating openly and comprehensively as an extension of our client's engineering teams.
• Velocity is about building fast and smart without cutting corners, ensuring timely and quality delivery without expecting things to break, and not expecting things to break.
• Vision involves building upon our clients' goals, carefully executing and dynamically improving their products and services throughout the development cycle. 

We seek team members who embody these values and are committed to contributing to our mission.Particle41 welcomes individuals from all backgrounds dedicated to our mission and values. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, ensuring that hiring and employment decisions are based on merit and qualifications without discrimination based on race, color, religion, caste, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, local, or international laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment and hiring. 

We appreciate your interest and encourage applicants from these regions to apply. If you need any assistance during the application or interview process, please feel free to reach out to us at careers@Particle41.com.

Technical Project Manager

Particle41 is seeking a talented and versatile Technical Project Manager to join our innovative team, The ideal candidate will play the role of Scrum Master but work to understand the client’s product deeply, ensuring the successful execution of technical projects. This position requires a deep understanding of agile methodologies and the ability to effectively collaborate with both technical teams and stakeholder.

In This Role, You Will:

Technical Project Manager

Project Leadership:

• Own the project roadmap and delivery plans.
• Define and track project goals, timelines, and success metrics.
• Manage risks and proactively address blockers.

Agile Facilitation:

• Be the Scrum Master for the technical team, facilitating agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives).
• Track team velocity and ensure stories move forward effectively.
• Ensure adherence to agile standards, including "Definition of Ready" and "Definition of Done."

Product Ownership Support:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and clarify requirements.
• Assist in creating detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, and work breakdowns.
• Represent the customer’s perspective, ensuring the delivered solution meets expectations.

Quality Assurance:

• Review team deliverables before client presentations to ensure quality and alignment.
• Facilitate internal sprint demos to gather team feedback.

Technical Collaboration:

• Work closely with technical leads and engineers to align on technical goals and delivery timelines.
• Support the creation of technical documentation and ensure it aligns with project goals.

Stakeholder Communication:

• Maintain regular communication with clients, ensuring transparency and alignment.
• Provide sprint reports and updates, highlighting progress, risks, and key decisions.

Team Management:

• Foster a culture of accountability and ownership within the team.
• Support team members by removing roadblocks and enabling productivity.
• Encourage a collaborative, lean, and efficient project environment.

Process Improvement:

• Continuously seek opportunities to improve processes and workflows.
• Promote a lean and cost-effective approach to project management.

Skills and Experience We Value:.

• Master’s of Business Administration (MBA), or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Preferred a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience..
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Scrum Master or Technical Project Manager.
• Strong knowledge of Agile Scrum principles and practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to lead and facilitate Scrum ceremonies with multinational teams.
• Prior knowledge of Agile project management tools, such as Jira or Trello. 

Preferred Certifications

• Certification in Agile methodologies, like Certified Scrum Master or Certified Scrum Professional.
• SAFe certification or PMP certification are a plus.

About Particle41
Our core values of Empowering, Leadership, Innovation, Teamwork, and Excellence drive everything we do to achieve the ultimate outcomes for our clients. Empowering Leadership for Innovation in Teamwork with Excellence ( ELITE )

• E - Empowering: Enabling individuals to reach their full potential.
• L - Leadership: Taking initiative and guiding each other toward success.
• I - Innovation: Embracing creativity and new ideas to stay ahead.
• T - Teamwork: Collaborating with empathy to achieve common goals.
• E - Excellence: Striving for the highest quality in everything we do.

We seek team members who embody these values and are committed to contributing to our mission. Particle41 welcomes individuals from all backgrounds who are committed to our mission and values. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, ensuring that hiring and employment decisions are based on merit and qualifications without discrimination based on race, color, religion, caste, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, local, or international laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment and hiring. 

We appreciate your interest and encourage applicants from these regions to apply. If you need any assistance during the application or interview process, please feel free to reach out to us at careers@Particle41.com.