[Hiring] Technical Director @Thrillworks

Role Description

We are looking for a Technical Director who lives at the intersection of high-level strategy and deep-stack execution. You aren't here to just manage tickets or delegate from the sidelines — you are here to get your hands dirty alongside the team, partner with the Principal of Engineering to define our tech stack, mentor a team of high-performers, and serve as the "Technical North Star" for our most ambitious clients.

What will you achieve?

• Architecture Ownership: Take full, hands-on ownership of the end-to-end architecture for key client products, ensuring 100% alignment with security and scalability best practices — and writing code when it matters.
• Team Evolution: Establish a mentorship framework that results in measurable skill growth for your direct reports, specifically in Next.js and Cloud Native architecture — leading by example, not just by instruction.
• Client Strategy: Successfully lead three "Innovation Roadmaps" for clients, translating complex business needs into technical blueprints that you help the engineering team execute — not just hand off.
• Technical Excellence: Act as the final point of escalation, rolling up your sleeves to ensure all technical debt is managed and all production issues are resolved within client SLAs.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years actively building in backend development — not just overseeing it.
• 5+ years mastering architecture patterns (Microservices, SOA).
• Expert practitioner in Next.js (3+ years).
• Deep, hands-on experience with Contentful (or similar headless CMS).
• Architect and build for the cloud (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• At least 3 years of experience leading technical strategy directly with clients.
• Ability to assist the Account/Sales team in scoping new projects and writing technical SOWs.

Bonus Points

• Hands-on experience shipping production applications using React Native or Flutter.
• Familiarity with implementing LLMs, vector databases, or machine learning models into modern web architectures.

Who are you?

• Humble: You are a servant leader who believes "the best idea wins," regardless of who it came from.
• Hungry: You have an internal fire to stay ahead of the curve and prototype new technologies.
• Smart (People Smart): You can explain complex concepts to diverse audiences without losing them.
• A "Commitment to Perfection" Mindset: You understand that clarity is kindness and sloppy code is a communication failure.

What does the hiring process look like?

• Screening Interview: Initial discussion with HR covering your background and salary expectations.
• Hiring Manager Interview: Digs into the core capabilities of the role to ensure you have the required experience.
• Team & Values Interview: Meet with potential cross-functional colleagues to assess your collaborative style.
• Background & Reference Checks: Verify employment history and performance with your provided references.

Benefits

• 100% Employer-Paid Premiums: Full cost of Health and Dental premiums covered.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits (Day 1): Full coverage starts immediately, including 100% Prescription Drug Coverage.
• Paramedical Support: Up to $500 per practitioner, per person (e.g., Massage, Physio, Chiro).
• Flexible Wellness: $1,200 annual Health/Wellness Spending Account (HSA/WSA).
• Time Off: 3 weeks vacation (minimum), 5 paid sick days, and paid leave for bereavement and jury duty.
• Financial Future: Competitive pay and a Group RRSP (GRSP) with 2.5% employer matching.

Why join?

• Clarity and autonomy: Ensuring everyone knows what we are working on and why.
• Challenges and growth: Opportunities to build insights and grow expertise.
• Guiding values: Teamwork, Curiosity, Courage, Passion.

Apply now!

Thrillworks is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind, as we believe in Diversity & Inclusion as a way to build stronger and successful teams. Accommodation is offered to all candidates upon request.

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