A market-leading developer of software products for the automotive repair industry; our R.O. Writer shop management system is currently deployed in over 4,000 locations throughout the United States and Canada. We are seeking a skilled and experienced Technical Architect to design and guide the technical direction for our web application team, ensuring the development of highly scalable, standards-compliant, and robust cloud-based SaaS applications. This role will be crucial in defining the architecture, selecting technologies, and providing technical leadership to the development team.

R.O Writer is part of the Gemini Group, one of the operating groups within Constellation Software Inc. (CSI). Being under CSI—a global leader in vertical market software—means we benefit from the stability, innovation, and long-term investment philosophy of a world-class software organization, while still operating with the agility and culture of a specialized team.

Learn more about us here:

➡️ R.O. Writer: https://www.rowriter.com

➡️Gemini: https://www.csigemini.com/

➡️ Constellation Software: https://www.csisoftware.com/

About the Role: The Technical Architect will be responsible for the overall technical design and architecture of SaaS-based applications. This includes defining technical standards, selecting appropriate technologies and design patterns, and ensuring the scalability, performance, and security of applications. The individual will be required to:

• Define and evolve the technical architecture for new and existing SaaS applications.
• Evaluate and recommend technology stacks, frameworks, and tools.
• Collaborate with product managers, UI/UX designers, and development teams to translate business requirements and user stories into technical designs and architecture.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams, mentoring senior and junior developers.
• Establish and enforce coding standards, best practices, and architectural patterns.
• Oversee code reviews and ensure adherence to architectural guidelines.
• Design and implement strategies for scalability, performance optimization, and high availability of applications.
• Define and implement security best practices within the application architecture.
• Work closely with DevOps to define deployment strategies and infrastructure requirements, particularly within a cloud environment (Azure experience is highly relevant).
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues and provide guidance on solutions.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for architecture, design, and technical standards.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends and assess their potential impact and applicability.
• Ability to prioritize architectural tasks and deliver results in a timely manner.
• The ability to handle multiple architectural initiatives and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills and dedication to quality in architectural design.
• Must have excellent attention to technical details and system interdependencies.
• Must be a self-starter and able to work independently on architectural designs and initiatives.
• Strong English-speaking ability.
• Superior interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in computer or technical-related field or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years in professional software development with significant experience in architectural design and leadership.
• Extensive experience designing and building scalable, standards-compliant SaaS applications.
• Deep understanding of architectural patterns (e.g., Microservices, Monolith, Event-Driven Architecture) and their trade-offs.
• Expertise in a broad range of development languages and frameworks, including but not limited to .NET Core (ASP.NET, MVC, WebAPI), ES6, Bootstrap, ADO.NET, Entity Framework, LINQ, MS SQL Server, TypeScript / JavaScript, and web standards (WCAG 2, HTML5, CSS3, etc.).
• Strong understanding of source code management technologies (GIT) and branching strategies.
• Strong understanding of OOP and SOLID principles, and experience applying them in complex systems.
• Proven experience with cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure, including designing and deploying applications using Azure services (e.g., App Services, Azure SQL Database, Azure Functions, Kubernetes Service).
• Experience with database design and performance tuning for relational and potentially non-relational databases.
• Working knowledge of Azure DevOps and Jira is desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to understand and dissect large and complex code bases and systems.
• Experience with performance testing and optimization techniques.
• Understanding of security principles and best practices for web applications.

Nice to Haves:

• Experience with caching strategies and technologies (e.g., Redis, in-memory caching).
• Experience with message queues or event streaming platforms (e.g., Azure Service Bus, Kafka).
• Experience with front-end frameworks like Vue.JS, React, or Angular.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with infrastructure as code (e.g., ARM templates, Terraform).

What's Important To Us At Gemini Make long term investments In people, technology, and customers. What goes around comes around and when possible, we try to pay it forward.

Growth through learning Learning is the key to success. We encourage employees to share their expertise and best practices with their peers. That way, we all grow together.

Autonomy Our staff operate independently in a decentralized structure. Whenever possible, we provide the independence required to drive growth and success.

Trust comes first We believe in full transparency and ongoing communication; if there is a problem, we try to work collaboratively on solutions

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Trust Comes First: We aim to be transparent about our pay practices. We post what we reasonably expect to pay for this position at the time of posting, based on factors such as role scope, market data, internal equity, and experience. Beyond base salary, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package that may include health and wellness benefits, paid time off, learning and development opportunities, and other employee programs designed to support your well-being and growth.

Target Pay Range: $180,000 - 200,000

Human-Centered, AI-Supported: We may use AI tools to support and streamline parts of our recruitment process, such as scheduling, application review, and note-taking. AI helps us work more efficiently and consistently, but it never replaces human judgment. All hiring decisions are made by people not machines. Interviews are conducted by real team members who want to get to know you and your experience. AI is used to reduce bias, improve fairness and streamline processes, while keeping human connection and individual stories at the heart of our process.

We follow a robust job requisition process at Gemini to ensure that posted jobs are open and available. Salary Range (Ontario & BC Only): The estimated base salary range for this role is CAD$175,500.00 - CAD$214,500.00 per year. We include salary ranges in job postings only where required by applicable pay transparency laws, based on the jurisdictions in which the role may be performed. The posted range is a good faith estimate and reflects factors that are subject to change. Final offer amounts may vary based on job-related factors, including work location, candidate experience and expertise, and other relevant considerations.

We recognize the value and importance of diversity and inclusion in our communities and in the workplace. We celebrate diversity and one of our goals as an employer is to create an inclusive work environment for all employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation including gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other category or characteristic protected by law.

Applicants with disabilities who would like to require a reasonable accommodation related to any part of the application process may contact us at Perseus_HR@constellationhbs.com.

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