Technical Director

A Technical Director at Praxent leads the development and implementation of innovative technical solutions. Responsibilities include defining architectural visions, collaborating with clients for project clarity, managing project delivery, and ensuring alignment of technical solutions with business objectives across diverse projects.

To be considered for the Technical Director position at Praxent, candidates should have over 7 years of experience in solution architecture and technical design, along with at least 2 years of leadership experience in managing technical teams. Familiarity with full-stack development and cloud-native architecture is essential.

Praxent emphasizes professional growth by providing a healthy work-life balance, encouraging innovation, and maintaining open communication with management. We also offer various benefits, including medical coverage and a retirement plan, to support your long-term career aspirations.

The work environment for a Technical Director at Praxent is flexible and remote. Employees can work from their chosen location, whether it’s from home or while traveling, ensuring a comfortable and productive setting to engage with clients and manage projects effectively.

As a Technical Director at Praxent, you will oversee a wide variety of projects aimed at modernizing customer-facing software applications. You’ll engage with experts in the financial services industry to design and implement technical solutions that address their specific needs and enhance user experience.

In responding to this question, highlight specific projects where you've led architectural design efforts. Focus on your approach to understanding client needs, the technologies you utilized, and how you ensured the architectural solution aligned with business objectives.

Discuss your leadership style and experience in mentoring and guiding technical teams. Emphasize how you foster collaboration, clarity, and communication within the team, and provide examples of how your leadership led to successful project outcomes.

Showcase your commitment to continuous learning. Mention specific resources you follow, such as industry blogs, conferences, and online courses. Explain how you apply these trends in practice, ensuring alignment with evolving business requirements.

Choose a relevant project that posed significant challenges. Describe the obstacles you faced, and detail the strategies you employed to overcome them. Focus on your leadership and problem-solving skills, and the positive results achieved through your efforts.

Discuss methodologies you use for quality assurance, such as code reviews, automated testing, and performance metrics. Explain how you communicate quality standards to your team and ensure adherence throughout the project lifecycle.

Highlight your interpersonal skills and the importance of active listening during client engagements. Share examples of how you’ve built relationships with clients, gathered their requirements effectively, and delivered solutions that exceeded their expectations.

Outline your project management skills, including tools and techniques you employ for tracking progress and managing resources. Provide examples of projects where you successfully met deadlines and budget constraints without compromising quality.

Discuss your familiarity with cloud architectures and platforms you have used, focusing on how those technologies can enhance scalability and reliability. Share experiences where you implemented cloud solutions to achieve business goals in past projects.

Explain your understanding of nonfunctional requirements like scalability, security, and performance. Discuss how you incorporate these into project planning and execution, ensuring they are prioritized alongside functional requirements.

Emphasize your commitment to constructive feedback, both giving and receiving. Illustrate how you use feedback to refine processes and solutions, fostering an environment of continuous improvement for yourself and your team.