Technology Director (Platform)
Criticalmass · San Jose, Costa Rica · 2026-06-29
About this role
As a Technology Director and highly skilled and experienced Java Web Architect, you will 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.
You possess exceptional communication skills, a proven ability to drive technical strategy, and a knack for fostering a collaborative environment within web development. You will lead Tech Leads, Frontend/Backend Developers, QA, DevOps, and Content Authors. You'll be responsible for enterprise architecture, technical standards, team development, and business growth.
You will:
• Lead the platform development team in implementing technical architecture, standards, and best practices
• Oversee enterprise platform technologies including Java, AEM, microservices, APIs, React, and cloud infrastructure
• Establish and maintain technical standards, processes, and documentation
• Build strong distributed teams and foster effective collaboration across locations
• Hire, mentor, evaluate, and develop high-performing team members
• Serve as in-house expert on platform technologies and mentor others
• Manage technical relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Contribute to business development through technical consulting and requirements gathering
• Own delivery and development quality standards
You have:
Leadership & Soft Skills
• 5+ years of professional experience delivering enterprise web solutions
• 3+ years proven technical leadership on CMS-backed web projects
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor high-performing distributed teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
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Skills asked for
- java
- devops
- microservices
- react
- spring
- jenkins
- javascript
- jira
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