Sr. Technology Architect

Job Description

We have a diverse and talented team of employees who come to us from many kinds of backgrounds.  We have an immediate need for an experienced, hands-on Sr. Technology Architect who will report to our Director of Development in our Naperville, IL office. 

Overview

Legacy.com offers great opportunity for personal growth and a challenging and exciting work environment.   The Sr. Technology Architect will have an opportunity to immediately contribute to the success of designing and building technology solutions across all of Legacy.com’s product lines.   

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to Legacy.com’s Technology, Product and Advertising teams
• Research and prototype technical solutions for future development to ensure Legacy.com is keeping up to date with latest technology trends and tools
• Work with other technology team members to create and maintain a reliable infrastructure that can support Legacy.com and related businesses
• Create and execute technical architecture, methodologies and standards for Legacy.com’s technology team
• Direct Legacy.com’s technology team toward using best development and architectural practices
• Mentor Legacy.com developers in best practices and overall development and architecture skills
• Collaborate with Legacy.com’s technology and product teams with regard to executing project plans and timelines
• Collaborate with third-party vendors (where applicable) to ensure deliverables meet Legacy.com’s standards and expectations

• 10+ years of experience with and knowledge of web development process and architecture
• Strong background in ASP.NET and related web technologies: 5+ years of experience with Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 (or higher), including 3 years hands-on experience with C# 2.0 and ASP.NET 2.0 (or higher)
• 5+ years experience with HTML/CSS/JavaScript
• 3+ years experience with object-oriented programming and architectural methodologies
• Experience with design patterns, SOA, WCF, Sharepoint or UML a plus
• Solid team player who is willing to be hands-on
• Strong multi-tasking abilities to coordinate multiple cross-functional projects simultaneously
• Flexibility in relation to workflow and changing priorities
• Outstanding organizational and communication skills, with a strong ability to identify and resolve problems
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Founded in 1998, Legacy.com is an innovative online media company that collaborates with more than 850 newspapers in North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand to provide ways for readers to express condolences and share remembrances of loved ones.

As the leader in the online memorial and obituary market, Legacy.com is visited by more than 18 million visitors each month. It partners with 85 of the 100 largest newspapers in the U.S. and features obituaries and Guest Books for approximately 75 percent of people who die in the United States.

In addition, the company provides individuals and newspaper affiliates with new and powerful ways to connect during shared times of loss, such as the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and in the aftermath of national tragedies such as 9/11.

Benefits

Legacy.com offers a very generous and comprehensive salary and benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Life & Accident Insurance

• Short and Long Term Disability

• Paid Time Off

• 401k plan

• Medical, Dependent Care, and Transit Flex Spending Plans

• RTA and CTA pre-tax payroll deductions

• Employee Assistance Program

• Casual dress every day

• Daily, company-provided coffee, tea, soda, and snacks

• Friendly, team-oriented, open environment

Local candidates only, please. There is no relocation package available for this position.