Full Stack Technical Architect

The Donovan's Venom, INC. Is a non-profit 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization dedicated to taking music, art, and entertainment to those who need it the most. The Donovan's Venom, INC. Caters to no particular individual(s) yet pledges relief to impaired or deprived individuals who are in need of musical,visual, comedic, and-or any alternative forms of liberation-through fine art & entertainment. The Donovan's Venom INC. Gives its resources to individuals who don't have the means or access. , About Us The Donovan’s Venom is a 501c3 nonprofit organization focused on curating universal accessibility to fine arts and music education for all. We are passionately dedicated to ensuring that everyone, regardless of financial circumstances, has access to high-quality music education, performance opportunities, and fine art. We aim to inspire, empower, and uplift communities by fostering a love for music and the arts through our commitment to education, inclusivity, diversity, and social impact, which drives us to expand our reach continually and enrich the lives of those we serve. We’re looking for a Full Stack Developer to join our growing team! Position Overview We are seeking an experienced and visionary Technical Architect to lead the design and evolution of our modern web platform. As the Technical Architect, you will define the technical direction, establish architectural standards, and provide hands-on technical leadership across frontend, backend, and cloud technologies. You will work closely with Engineering Managers, UX/UI Designers, DevOps Engineers, QA Engineers, and software developers to design scalable, secure, maintainable, and high-performing solutions. This role requires someone who is equally comfortable discussing high-level system architecture with leadership and diving into code with engineering teams to solve complex technical challenges. The ideal candidate is passionate about modern web technologies, enjoys mentoring engineers, has a strong systems-thinking mindset, and thrives in a collaborative, Agile environment. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership Define and own the overall technical architecture and technology roadmap for frontend, backend, APIs, and cloud infrastructure. Design scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions that align with business objectives and long-term product strategy. Establish engineering standards, architectural guidelines, and development best practices across teams. Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption where appropriate. Drive technical decision-making while balancing scalability, maintainability, security, performance, and delivery timelines. Solution Architecture Design end-to-end application architectures using modern frontend and backend technologies. Architect scalable microservices-based solutions. Design secure RESTful APIs and service integrations. Ensure systems are resilient, fault-tolerant, and cloud-ready. Develop reusable architecture patterns and reference implementations. Design secure authentication and authorization mechanisms. Lead architecture reviews and technical design discussions. Frontend Architecture Provide technical leadership across React, Next.js, Vue.js, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, Tailwind CSS, Sass, Vite, Webpack Responsibilities include Designing reusable component architectures. Defining frontend coding standards. Optimizing application performance. Improving accessibility and usability. Creating scalable UI design systems. Collaborating closely with UX designers to translate Figma designs into robust implementations. Backend Architecture Lead backend engineering initiatives involving Node.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, Microservices, REST APIs, Azure Cloud Responsibilities include Designing scalable backend services. Deficient API standards and integration patterns. Implementing cloud-native architectures. Optimizing service communication and performance. Designing fault-tolerant distributed systems. Supporting API versioning, security, and observability. Cloud & DevOps Design and optimize cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure. Collaborate with DevOps teams on deployment strategies and CI/CD pipelines. Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, monitoring, and scalability. Establish logging, monitoring, and performance optimization standards. Support infrastructure automation and cloud governance initiatives. Collaboration & Mentorship Mentor frontend and backend developers through architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical coaching. Partner with Product Managers to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions. Collaborate with UX Designers to ensure technical feasibility while delivering exceptional user experiences. Work with QA teams to establish quality standards and testing strategies. Foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, innovation, and engineering excellence. Required Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline. 8+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years in a Technical Architect, Lead Engineer, or Solution Architect role. Extensive experience designing enterprise-scale web applications. Strong understanding of software architecture principles and design patterns. Proven experience leading technical teams and architectural decision-making. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Technical Skills Frontend HTML5, CSS3, TypeScript, JavaScript, React, Next.js, Vue.js, Tailwind CSS, Sass, Responsive Design, Component-Based Architecture, Single Page Applications (SPA), Server-Side Rendering (SSR) Backend Node.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, RESTful APIs, API Design, API Security, Authentication & Authorization, Middleware Development, Event-driven Architecture Architecture Microservices, Distributed Systems, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), Service-Oriented Architecture, Event-Driven Architecture, API Gateway Patterns, Scalability & Performance Optimization, High Availability & Resilience, Security Best Practices Cloud Microsoft Azure, Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Storage, Azure API Management, Cloud Security, Monitoring & Logging, Scalability & Cost Optimization Tools Git, GitHub, Postman, Axios, npm, Yarn, Vite, Webpack, Figma Leadership Competencies The ideal candidate will Provide technical vision while remaining hands-on when needed. Inspire engineering teams through mentoring and technical guidance. Balance innovation with pragmatic delivery. Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing engineering culture. Drive engineering excellence through best practices and continuous improvement. Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Champion quality, security, scalability, and maintainability across all engineering initiatives. Preferred Qualifications Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Azure DevOps, OAuth2 / OpenID Connect / JWT, Automated testing, frameworks, Performance profiling and optimization, Observability tools, Design systems, Accessibility (WCAG), DevSecOps practices What Success Looks Like Within this role, you will Deliver scalable, secure, and maintainable architecture that supports long-term business growth. Establish technical standards that improve development quality, consistency, and productivity. Successfully guide engineering teams through complex technical challenges and architectural decisions. Reduce technical debt while enabling rapid feature delivery. Foster collaboration across Product, UX, Engineering, QA, and DevOps. Improve application performance, reliability, and security across the technology stack. Mentor engineers and cultivate a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence. Drive innovation while ensuring solutions remain practical, maintainable, and aligned with organizational goals. Volunteer Commitment Expectations Estimated Commitment 8–12 hours per week Availability Flexible, with alignment to sprint/project timelines Participation in development and design meetings required Work Environment Fully remote volunteer role Agile, project-based development environment Collaborative with creative and engineering teams Equal Opportunity Statement The Donovan’s Venom is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment for all volunteers. Disclaimer This is a volunteer position and does not constitute employment. Responsibilities may evolve based on organizational needs.