A few words about us
First things first… What will you become a part of? Valtech, who recently acquired Kin + Carta, is the experience innovation company that exists to unlock a better way to experience the world. By blending crafts, categories, and cultures, our global team of more than 6,500 professionals in more than 60 offices help brands unlock value in a digitally accelerated world. At the intersection of insights and perspectives, we leverage the power of data, AI, creativity, and technology to achieve experience innovation for many of the world’s best-known organisations, including L’Oreal, NatWest, DWP, P&G, Volkswagen, and US department of Agriculture.
Challenges where we re-imagine the customer journey and build new connected experiences. Challenges where we make data work in this new era and help our clients transform the way they operate and optimize business-critical digital platforms for multichannel commerce and marketing.
From discovery to optimization, clients trust Valtech to remove complexity and deliver innovative, frictionless solutions that close the experience gap between customer expectation and reality. We are a network of more than 8,000 makers, thinkers, marketers, creatives, and developers spanning 5 continents with 60+ offices in 20+ countries.
The Role
Valtech is looking for a Tech Lead/Solution Architect with deep experience within platform implementation such as Optimizely. Are you passionate about creating and implementing innovative digital solutions? Are you enthusiastic about delving into the evolving trends and technologies? Are you based in Stockholm with ability to come to our office 2 to 3 times a week? Then you might be the person we are looking for! Keep reading to find out.
Technology
One of Valtech platforms partner is Optimizely. We have been partners since 2001 and is one of only a handful of Optimizely Global and Premium Solution Partners. You can read more about our partnership and explore some of our cases here.
A day in the life of a Tech Lead/Solution Architect
As an expert, you fulfil a unique and rewarding role as both a consultant/client advisor, and a technical leader. You will shape and participate in every stage of new and ongoing client engagements, from pre-sales, discovery to delivery, collaborating within both regional project teams and our global craft circle.
You will also actively participate in the pre-sales process, contributing to pitches and client presentations. Leveraging your technical expertise, you'll effectively communicate how the platform solutions align with client needs and objectives, ensuring a seamless transition from initial discussions to project execution.
More specifically, you will:
- Engage with our clients' stakeholders from both IT and Business aligning our solutions to provide business value
- Define and implement scalable and resilient solutions for CMS projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry best practices
- Collaborate with and lead cross-functional teams in designing and integrating complex backend systems, including CMS, with diverse external systems and services
- Champion architectural decisions and provide mentorship to development teams, fostering a culture of innovation, quality, and collaboration
- Proactively identify performance bottlenecks and technical challenges, developing strategies to optimize application responsiveness and efficiency
- Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in the digital landscape
You and the role
You are most likely someone with 10+ years of experience in backend development with a preferable focus on Optimizely CMS and it is a plus if you have experience from Commerce platforms too. You have experience handling extensive customer interaction, know how to communicate with clients, and how to identify additional ways your team can add value. You thrive in fast-paced, agile environment and are eager to contribute to a team that values innovation, creativity, and quality.
We would love if you have
- Proven experience as a Backend Developer at a Lead or Architect level
- Strong knowledge of of .NET / .NET Core framework (C#), API driven development and Privacy by Design
- Extensive experience with CMS, preferable Optimizely, including content modelling, personalization, and e-commerce integration
- Proficiency in SQL, and experience with database design and development
- Experience with cloud (Azure) and DevOps practices
- Experience in developing and implementing optimization strategies for complex digital ecosystems
- Experience in leading architectural design for enterprise projects, proficiency in enterprise architecture frameworks, and preferably relevant certifications validating professional development.
What you can expect from us
Link to regional benefits summary page.
At Valtech you’ll become part of our exceptional team of more than 8,000 talented innovators, design thinkers, marketers, creatives, and engineers. We interact across countries, disciplines, trades, roles and teams. We are consultants before anything else and take ownership of our own work, clients, and careers.
We provide everyone with a large degree of freedom - in return, we expect an equally high degree of accountability and dedication. We transform by doing and are insanely passionate about improving the end user experience. We are a people company.
We share our knowledge and learnings; we dare to speak up and take risks. And we care deeply about one another, our clients, and the world around us. We have from our very beginning always worked hard on providing everyone within our organization the opportunity to grow and transform their job opportunities and career paths across the world.
From graduates to seasoned professionals who are experts in their field. Valtech will always be recognized not just for the quality of the work we deliver, but for all the amazing people that make it happen. We don’t just talk about how to get things done; we really do transform by doing.
Join Valtech
Not only can you help us lead the experience revolution, but you can lead the change. The journey Valtech is on is ambitious and therefore opens doors. The more we grow – the more opportunities there are to take responsibility, implement your creative ideas, and be the innovator and driver to help move us, and our clients, forward.
Does it excite you to join Valtech on this journey? And would you like to become our next Tech Lead/Solution Architect?
Then apply today. We cannot wait to hear from you!