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Gigster

Technical Architect Gigster
San Francisco, CA

Gigster is a company that provides on-demand software development and design services for building applications and websites.

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Job Description

What We Do At Gigster and Why

Gigster accelerates the delivery of digital transformation applications, giving companies the agility to thrive in a software-defined world. Simply put: we build applications that matter, at startup speed. We're a series B, Andreessen Horowitz backed company on track to hit $50MM in revenue by the end of 2019. Other investors include Redpoint Ventures and Greylock Partners.

Whether from our office in downtown San Francisco, which features stunning views of the Bay, or from remote home offices, our team works together to disrupt systems integrators like Accenture by offering customers fixed-price projects. We employ a unique talent model, powered by a technology platform and a proven development methodology that enables virtual teams to deliver high-impact software applications quickly and consistently.

Gigster's unique business model creates many opportunities for personal and career growth. We partner with several world renowned companies like Google and Dentsu and drive digital transformation for global businesses and brand leaders like Canon, Clorox, GlaxoSmithKline, Harley Davidson, Prudential, and Staples, AND we empower the workforce of the future - top global talent in our Gigster Talent Network. We enable these talented individuals to work on projects that matter and that matter to them (at competitive rates and with ultimate flexibility and independence) and to belong and thrive in the Gig Economy regardless of where they call home.

We are intentional about a diverse and inclusive culture. We care about being "whole humans" and about bringing all of ourselves to work - humans first, professionals second.

Like most fast-growing start-ups in the tech industry, we have a constantly changing environment. We value passionate and resourceful team members with a growth mindset who enjoy working collaboratively to solve hard problems.

About the Role

Gigster is looking for an experienced Technical Architect with a proven track record of designing systems for scale, performance, maintainability, and rapid deployment. You will be expected to partner with our sales and delivery teams to drive the best possible solutions that meet and exceed our clients' needs. In many situations, that will also mean providing direct technical leadership to both enterprise client stakeholders and Talent Network team members.

You will build scalable architecture processes to be used by all Gigster client projects and directly join a subset of client projects as needed.

Core Responsibilities

* Design, document, and implement end-to-end software solutions driven by business requirements using emerging technologies and best practices
* Take creative approaches to problem-solving, innovation, and issue resolution with direct client interactions (ranging from IT Architects to CTOs)
* Provide leadership and expertise in the development of standards and practices
* Work with the freelancer development teams to implement the architecture as intended and ensure adherence throughout the development lifecycle
* Communicate complex technical problems simply across broad audiences with minimal jargon
* Manage multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities
* Think with scalability and extensibility in mind
* Design implementation plans that can be executed on by a distributed engineering team
* Provide technical architecture diagrams that can be understood by engineering teams
* Provide governance across multiple, interdependent engagements running in parallel

Qualifications

* 8+ years of technical leadership and architecture experience in software development
* 5+ years of experience designing and delivering distributed systems
* Ability to clearly explain and justify ideas to enterprise clients and senior leadership
* Solid understanding of security, scalability, high availability, and concurrency patterns
* Understanding of enterprise security best practices
* Flexibility and creativity in solution design, including leveraging emerging technologies
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Experience with enterprise deployment methodology and process
* Experience with cloud technologies (GCP, AWS, Kubernetes, Azure, Serverless, etc.)
* Experience with relational and non-relational database technologies (MongoDB, PostgreSQL)
* Experience with agile development, continuous development, and DevOps

TOTAL REWARDS

You should not have to spend any time worrying about whether you are paid more than fairly for what you contribute to our team (and to the world!). We offer competitive cash and equity compensation. We frequently review whether our compensation is competitive to market and to ensure internal parity and we make thoughtful and discretionary adjustments accordingly and during frequently scheduled reviews and cycles.

CURRENT BENEFITS & PERKS

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer:

* Competitive health, dental, and vision coverage
* Wellness and fitness stipend(s)
* Flexible time off - work hard, but take time away when you need it for moments that matter in your life that require you to disconnect from work
* 401K Plan - invest in your future
* Commuter Contributions - we all rely on different ways to commute…
* Shared experiences and meaningful offsites vs. meaningless perks
* At HQ:
* Healthy drinks and snacks for whenever you need sustenance
* Catered meals daily
* Life-changing work you'll want to brag about - solving real, challenging problems in partnership with exceptional and unique colleagues

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

We are excited to work with and welcome applications from anyone who shares our values and who are qualified for the role that they apply for regardless of: race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, familial pedigree, education, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status.

About Gigster

Gigster is a company that provides on-demand software development and design services for building applications and websites.

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301 howard street

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