We're looking for a highly skilled and experienced Java Web Architect to join our team. In this pivotal role, you'll lead and mentor our web development team, playing a key part in the successful delivery of large-scale commercial websites and web applications. This position is ideal for a seasoned Java professional with a deep understanding of modern web technologies and a passion for building robust, scalable solutions. While a strong background in Java is essential, you'll also have the opportunity to expand your expertise in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), a platform built on Java, and become a leader in its implementation.

The ideal candidate possesses exceptional communication skills, a proven ability to drive technical strategy, and a knack for fostering a collaborative environment within web development.

You will: 

• Provide effective leadership and collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team focused on web development projects.
• Serve as a strong technical and business representative for the web development team.
• Demonstrate expert-level understanding of delivering robust and scalable web solutions, with a strong emphasis on Java-based architectures.
• Mentor and guide junior and senior Java and web development tech leads.
• Contribute to and review solution approaches and estimations for web development projects.
• Contribute to and review technical knowledge documentation.
• Identify and recognize high-performing team members.
• Create and review architectural diagrams and flow charts for web applications and websites, often leveraging Java-centric design patterns.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance in Java development, including advanced concepts, design patterns, and RESTful web services.
• Leverage and provide guidance on Java Frameworks such as Spring, Guice, object mappers, and those specifically used in AEM like Sling and JCR, in building web solutions.
• Utilize and manage Git/Bitbucket for version control.
• Work effectively with Atlassian project management tools including JIRA and Confluence.
• Provide proficient technical leadership on large commercial website and web application projects.
• Apply strong fundamental and practical knowledge of front-end web technologies including HTML, CSS, Vanilla JavaScript, and jQuery.
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility and address cross-platform issues, DOM manipulation, and adherence to W3C Web Standards.
• Lead and maintain effective communication within in-office and distributed web development teams.
• Understand website operations and demonstrate fluency in the typical tiers of a high-traffic website.

You have: 

• Proven experience as a Technical Lead or in a similar leadership role, with a strong focus on Java-based web development.
• Deep understanding and extensive practical experience with Java development, including enterprise-level applications and RESTful web services.
• Extensive experience with key Java Frameworks such as Spring, Guice, and object mappers.
• Familiarity with or a strong desire to learn and specialize in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) architecture, leveraging your Java expertise.
• Strong technical background in front-end web technologies including HTML, CSS, Vanilla JavaScript, and jQuery.
• Experience with Git/Bitbucket for version control and collaboration.
• Familiarity with the Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence) for managing development tasks.
• Solid understanding of cross-browser compatibility, cross-platform issues, DOM, and W3C Web Standards.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills within the software development lifecycle.
• Experience in creating and reviewing technical documentation and architectural diagrams.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and tools.
• (Preferred) Experience with GraphQL.
• (Preferred) Knowledge of web performance optimization techniques, analytics tools, and A/B testing methodologies.
• Understanding of SEO best practices for web applications and websites.

What We Offer: 

• Maternity and parental leave extra days
• Competitive benefits packages
• Vacation, compassionate leave, sick days, and flex days
• Access to free online services for families and new parents
• Diversity and Inclusion Board with 12 affinity groups
• Internal learning and development programs
• Enterprise-wide employee discounts
• And more…

At Critical Mass, we value our employees and offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. If you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of our employees, we encourage you to apply for this exciting position today!

The Talent Team at Critical Mass focuses on providing the best training, onboarding, and employee experience possible! Our new hires & employees are the future of our organization, and we want to set you up for long-term success. In an effort to do so, we expect our team to work from an office a minimum of 3 days a week.

Critical Mass is an equal opportunity employer. 

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