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<p><span data-contrast="none">As a Technology Director, focused on<strong> platforms</strong>, you are a visionary technical leader who oversees platform development and guides technical evolution. You lead Tech Leads, Frontend/Backend Developers, QA, DevOps, and Content Authors. You are responsible for enterprise architecture, technical standards, team development, and business growth.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">You will:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Lead the platform development team in implementing technical architecture, standards, and best practices</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Oversee enterprise platform technologies including AEM, microservices, APIs, React, and cloud infrastructure</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Establish and maintain technical standards, processes, and documentation</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Build strong distributed teams and foster effective collaboration across locations</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Hire, mentor, evaluate, and develop high-performing team members</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Serve as in-house expert on platform technologies and mentor others</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Manage technical relationships with internal and external stakeholders</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Contribute to business development through technical consulting and requirements gathering</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Own delivery and development quality standards</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">You have:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Leadership & Soft Skills</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":0}"> </span></p>
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<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">5+ years </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">of professional experience delivering <strong>enterprise web solutions</strong></span><strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></strong></li>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">3+ years </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">proven technical leadership on <strong>CMS-backed web projects</strong></span><strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></strong></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor high-performing distributed teams</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong organizational and team management skills with strategic business thinking</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Empathetic leader who identifies, develops, and recognizes high performers</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary environments (creative, analytics, delivery teams)</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Passion for technology innovation and staying current with industry trends</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Proven success leading web/platform development teams through high-pressure, timeline-driven projects, consistently delivering quality solutions that meet or exceed client expectations.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Technical Skills – Required</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":0}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Expertise in enterprise platform development using Java and Spring Framework</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong understanding of microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and backend design patterns</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Proficiency with Git and build automation tools (Maven, Jenkins)</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Knowledge of database design, SQL, and data management concepts</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Good understanding of frontend technologies (React, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript) to lead cross-functional teams</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with enterprise CMS platforms, preferably AEM</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Familiarity with Jira and Confluence for project management and collaboration</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Knowledge of cross-browser compatibility, accessibility, SEO best practices, and web standards</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with responsive web design and mobile-first development</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Technical Skills – Desirable</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":0}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or similar)</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with headful and headless AEM implementations</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">GraphQL and modern API technologies</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Application security best practices and compliance requirements</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Education & Qualifications</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":0}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">BS in Computer Science or related technical discipline; or equivalent professional experience</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">English proficiency (B2+ level in reading, writing, and conversation)</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Industry certifications in platform technologies (AEM, AWS, Azure) are a plus</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What We Offer: </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="none">Global maternity and parental leave </span><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":1080,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Work-life balance</span><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":1080,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Competitive benefits packages </span><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":1080,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Vacation, compassionate leave, wellness days, and flex days </span><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":1080,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Access to online services for families and new parents</span><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":1080,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Diversity and Inclusion Board with 13 affinity groups </span><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":1080,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Internal learning and development programs </span><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":1080,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none">Asociación Solidarista - You can join voluntarily</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":1080,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<p><em><span data-contrast="none">“The Talent Team at Critical Mass is focused on ensuring we provide the best training, onboarding, and employee experience possible</span></em><em><span data-contrast="none">! </span></em><em><span data-contrast="none"> Our new hires & employees are the future of our organization, and we want to set you up for long-term success</span></em><em><span data-contrast="none">. </span></em><em><span data-contrast="none"> In an effort to do so, <strong>we expect our team to work from an office a minimum of </strong></span></em><strong><em><span data-contrast="none">3 days a week</span></em></strong><em><span data-contrast="none">.</span></em><em><span data-contrast="none"> The ask stems from our want to:</span></em><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
<p><em><span data-contrast="none"> </span></em><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
<p><em><span data-contrast="none">Strengthen opportunity for continuous learning</span></em><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
<p><em><span data-contrast="none">Improve collaboration and team relationships.</span></em><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
<p><em><span data-contrast="none">Increase employee engagement</span></em><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><em><span data-contrast="none"> </span></em></strong><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><em><span data-contrast="none"><strong>We understand that not </strong>everyone may feel comfortable with this expectation, so we ask that you please let us know immediately if there are any concerns so we can help navigate accordingly."</span></em></strong></p>
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<p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><em>Critical Mass is an equal opportunity employer. <br><br>Critical Mass uses artificial intelligence in our recruitment process to enhance job postings, filter keywords during the review of prospective candidates, and, in some cases, transcribe interviews with our recruiters. Human review remains central to the process, and all hiring decisions are ultimately made by our team.<br></em></p>
<p><em>The Critical Mass Talent Acquisition team will only communicate from email addresses that use the URLs criticalmass.com, omc.com<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>and<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="mailto:no-reply@us.greenhouse-mail.io">us.greenhouse-mail.io</a>.</em> <em>We will not use apps such as Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, or Google Hangouts for communicating with you.</em> <em>We will never ask you to send us money, technology, or anything else to work for our company. If you believe you are the victim of a scam, please review your local government consumer protections guidance and reach out to them directly. </em></p>
<p><em>If U.S. based:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams#avoid">https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams#avoid</a><br>If Canada based:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/services/finance/consumer-affairs.html">https://www.canada.ca/en/services/finance/consumer-affairs.html</a><br>If U.K. based:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.gov.uk/consumer-protection-rights">https://www.gov.uk/consumer-protection-rights</a><br>If Costa Rica based: <a href="https://www.consumo.go.cr/educacion_consumidor/consejos_practicos.aspx">https://www.consumo.go.cr/educacion_consumidor/consejos_practicos.aspx</a> <br></em></p></div>
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