Principal Architect – GiveSmart (Remote)

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Overview:

We are seeking a Principal Architect – GiveSmart DonorCRM (Remote) to join our growing team!

Responsibilities & Qualifications:

Position Summary

The Principal Architect position is responsible for the high-level decisions in the software development process, determining everything from design choices to technical standards, such as platforms and coding standards. This position will identify and leverage tools and methodologies to create representations for functions and user interface of desired product. The Principal Architect will develop high-level product specifications with attention to system integration and feasibility. This position may contribute by developing application code as needed. The Principal Architect will prescribe standards and guidelines and will act as a consultant to other architects, developers and leadership teams and must demonstrate quality, brevity and timeliness in all deliverables.

A Day in the Life

• Determine functional and non-functional requirements for new software or existing applications
• Mentor and coach development team members
• Solve the most difficult software development challenges
• Establish frameworks for the development of software that will result in high quality solutions
• Maintain balance of business and technical acumen in decision making
• Prescribe source-code management and work item tracking best practices
• Prescribe the estimation process
• Provide consultation to development management team

We are looking for someone who brings

• Competencies:
  • Must demonstrate good decision making and effective business acumen
  • Must maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials
  • Must have a growth mindset and subscribe to a continuous learning philosophy
  • Demonstrate expertise and mastery in your area of technology and industry
  • Must establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Required Education and Experience:
  • 10+ years professional experience performing software development
  • 10+ years professional experience performing software development architecture activities and setting direction
• Master knowledge with respect to the following:
  • Knowledge of Python web frameworks and event-driven programming.
  • Expertise in at least one popular Python framework (like Django, Flask, Pyramid or FastAPI).
  • Basic knowledge of front-end technologies, such as Vue, HTML5, Bootstrap,Type Script, JavaScript (JQuery and AngularJS) and CSS3.
  • Hands-on experience with SQL and good exposure to optimization techniques & addressing performance issues.
  • Knowledge of PostgreSQL is an added advantage but experience with any relational DB would be fine.
  • Experience with Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) (e.g., SQLAlchemy).
  • Experience with Celery (Python distributed task queue)
  • Experience with RESTful API and understanding of web security.
  • Strong unit test and debugging skills.
  • Proficient understanding of code versioning tools.
  • Writing clean code and following good practices
  • High attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Familiarity with Docker.
  • Experience in working with AWS and related cloud architectures.
    Web Services (SOAP, XML, JSON, REST)
  • Ability to learn new languages and technologies.
• Master knowledge of toolsets such as:
  • Build Tools: CircleCI, TravisCI, Jenkins, etc.
  • Source Control: Git or like
  • Work Request Systems: Jira
• Master knowledge of SDLC Methodologies:
  • Agile, SCRUM, SAFE, use of architectural patterns/frameworks
  • Ability to collaborate, validate and prioritize requirements for projects and request
  • Ability to properly assess and articulate risk
• Preferred Education and Experience:
  • B.S. or higher in computer science/technology field preferred or equivalent industry experience
  • Excellent customer-service orientation
  • Effective delegation of tasks and follow-up
  • Lead technology assessments and author recommendations
  • Knowledgeable of system and software quality assurance best practices and methodologies
  • Capable of meeting deadlines and focuses on results and value creation
  • Capable of professionally resolving team issues/conflicts
  • Works well with customers and vendors, knows when and how hard to push to maintain a stable and reliable environment
  • Capable of leading research into application development issues to successful completion
  • Self-motivated and directed
  • Capable of prioritizing and execution of tasks in a high-pressure environment
  • Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and regulations preferred (PCI, PII, PHI, HIPAA, GDPR, ADA, etc.)

Total Rewards:

Accommodations

Community Brands welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available, on request, for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

About Us

Community Brands – leveling the playing field between for-profits and purpose-driven organizations

Community Brands provides a connected network of solutions that enable mission-driven organizations to thrive. Our software powers non-profits, associations, and K-12 schools to engage the people they serve through programs and events, raise funds to enable their mission, and manage their financials and operations. Our family of brands are bound by a common purpose to serve the organizations that make our communities a better place to live. With over 1,600 employees in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, India, and the Philippines, we know that our success is driven entirely by the people of Community Brands. Through professional opportunity, we strive to give each person a clear path to success and personal growth. We embrace diversity and believe that our differences in experience and perspective are the key to our sustained success.

Why work here?

Good People, Doing Good Things: Employees at Community Brands are techies and volunteers who strive to make the Company a great place to work. We dream big and are motivated to help our customers use the technology we create to improve the world around us.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan & Company Match
• Flexible Planned Paid Time Off
• Generous Sick Leave
• Casual Environment
• Purpose-Driven Culture
• Work-Life Balance
• Passionate About Community Involvement
• Company Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Short Term Disability
• Remote Flexibility

Community Brands actively embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a meaningful way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be, which is why we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States (without sponsorship) and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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