Software Architect

Job Summary

At Getty Digital we believe that the best software is built by teams with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. We strive to provide a collaborative environment where all team members have the opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute to the software we build and our overall vision.

Major Job Responsibilities

• Manage a team responsible for an ecosystem of applications that provide interpretation, access, and storytelling around Getty and its campuses, collections, exhibitions, and publications
• Identifying and estimating the tasks required for successful, timely delivery of the product roadmap through leading a collaborative process with the rest of the team, UX/Design, and the product manager
• Monitor the effectiveness of engineering resources and develop strategies to enhance the team’s ability to meet their commitments
• Guide technical solutions to ensure they align with business needs and timelines
• Oversee and manage the process of creating technical specifications and design documents for new features and applications
• Balance product support, feature development, experimentation, and professional development
• Perform code reviews and provide feedback to peer developers
• Support the team in following Getty policies and best practices for software development to write maintainable, testable, and human-readable code, and advise on ways to enhance those processes
• Cook up documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or a combination of education and relevant experience; Master’s degree preferred
• 8-12 years software development experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A deep interest in the work of cultural heritage
• CA resident with the ability to come onto Getty’s Brentwood campus weekly
• Demonstrated experience building and managing teams responsible for front-end applications for public audience
• Experience with automated testing practices and frameworks
• Experience with Git and GitHub, continuous integration, and cloud deployment
• Experience with REST APIs & integration with headless CMS systems
• Knowledge of web accessibility standards
• Tact, diplomacy, and ability to interact with a wide variety of audiences
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing

Nice to haves

• Experience with headless content management systems
• Proficiency with frontend JavaScript frameworks such as Vue.js
• Experience with Python and Elasticsearch
• Experience with Docker, AWS, and CircleCI