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Technical Architect

Wunderman Thompson

Department: Technology

Expertise: Technology

Location: San José, Costa Rica

Who we are:

At Wunderman Thompson we exist to inspire growth for ambitious brands. Part creative agency, part consultancy and part technology company, our experts provide end-to-end capabilities at a global scale to deliver inspiration across the entire brand and customer experience.

We are 20,000 strong in 90 markets around the world; our people bring together creative storytelling, diverse perspectives, inclusive thinking, and highly specialized vertical capabilities to drive growth for our clients. We offer deep expertise across the entire customer journey, including communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology.

Who we are looking for:

Wunderman Thompson Costa Rica is seeking for a Technical Architect. The TA is oversees the technology execution,  provides status updates to relevant team members, is in charge of risk assessments and defining architectural direction for execution teams and at the same time is the person in charge of building architectural models that are reusable. 
The TA completes all research on developing technologies and should lead all collaboration on cross-functional business goals. 

Who you are:

  • Detail-oriented | Meticulous attention to detail, you'll be the last set of eyes before launch.
  • Collaborative | Our team is close-knit and supportive and we’re working with a lot of unknowns – you must champion team environments that are comfortable and encouraging, especially when working across disciplines.
  • Curious | Continuous learning is a top priority for you. 

Responsibilities:  

  • Manages technology teams and/or processes to support client
  • Assesses feasibility, alternatives, and opportunities
  • Solves and prevents technical problems early on
  • Scopes consultation to business/creative teams prior to production phase
  • Liaises between technology and business/creative teams in all project phases
  • Supports upsell efforts
  • Provides sales support--written, verbally, and in person as required
  • Delivers on time with zero defects; delivers against the business objectives and creative vision
  • Delivers complex full systems
  • Owns scope and all technical documentation
  • Creates, approves, and manages estimates
  • Reviews and evaluates timeline and project plan feasibility
  • Manages solution architecture deployment
  • Implements and governs solution architectures 

What you’ll need: 

  • Proven experience as a Technical Architect (6+ years)
  • Hands-on experience with software development and system administration 
  • Understanding of strategic IT solutions 
  • Experience in project management and service-oriented architecture (SOA) 
  • Knowledge of selected coding languages (e.g. JavaScript, Java) 
  • Familiarity with various operating systems (e.g. Windows, UNIX) and databases (e.g. MySQL) 
  • Experience in cloud technologies (e.g. VMware) 
  • Excellent communication skills 
  • Problem-solving aptitude 
  • Organizational and leadership skills 
  • BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field 

 

At Wunderman Thompson, we are committed to actively building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued and heard, and is treated with dignity and respect.  As leaders and creative partners across industries, it is our responsibility to cultivate an environment reflective of our greatest asset; our people. We believe that this commitment inspires growth and delivers equitable outcomes for everyone as well as the clients and communities we serve.

Wunderman Thompson is a WPP agency.  For more information, please visit our website and follow Wunderman Thompson on our social channels via Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.  

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