Job opening - Tech Director at Empathy Lab (Conshohocken, PA)

We are currently seeking a full-time Technology Director to join our Philadelphia area team of professionals. This individual will lead large scale application initiatives while guiding our team of developers to see through each project from planning to execution, including communicating with clients to gather requirements and provide status.

Our ideal candidate is a senior level individual with a minimum of five years experience independently leading internet application projects, working directly with clients, and a solid background in .NET development. Agency experience is a requirement.

You must possess proven leadership abilities, a strong understanding of web development principles, and the ability to develop simple solutions to complex problems. You’ll need top-notch communication (oral and written) skills for collaborating with clients and our team. You must be able to represe! nt our company with professionalism and integrity whenever you interact with our clients. Ability to travel is required. Of course, you’ll need to be highly proficient in ASP.NET, C#, SQL, design patterns and have an extensive HTML background. It is also desired that you have experience with enterprise level CMS and e-commerce packages.

Position Responsibilities:

• Able to quickly gain a thorough understanding of our clients' industries and objectives


• Estimate projects based on high level architecture you develop


• Manage team workload, project deadlines and staff the team appropriately


• Be proactive in seeking information, clarification and product knowledge


• Collaborate with the internal team to provide recommendations for in-scope applications and packages


• Participate in the development of coding standards and methodologies


• Work ind! ependently and efficiently to meet agreed-upon deadlines
• Brainstorm with team members and think on the fly


• Represent our company with professionalism and integrity whenever you interact with our clients


• Continually further your experience with current technologies and practices


• Mentor and instruct junior team members on proper coding techniques


• Flexibility to travel is required

In addition to a competitive salary, you will receive:

• The ability to work on truly cutting-edge work and support from upper management to enhance your craft and get to the next step of your career


• Flexible office hours, plenty of PTO, summer hours and company holidays


• The ability to where whatever you want to work


• A chance for annual bonus


• Catered weekly meals and snacks (including home brewed beer!)


• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plus short and l! ong term disability


• A 401K matching plan plus a synthetic equity plan

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