Senior Technical Architect

About Element34:

Element34 was founded in 2015 and is a multinational company that is a leading provider of on-premise secure test automation infrastructure. Our flagship product, Selenium Box SBOX, has been embraced by global giants for its unmatched security, scalability, and performance. SBOX is maintenance-free and helps organizations simplify their on-premises Selenium, Appium, and Playwright infrastructure for cross-browser and mobile tests. The company's original cofounders and staff are key contributors and thought leaders to Selenium, Selendroid, and ios-driver. Join us, and let's redefine possibilities together! We enjoy the atmosphere of a small, nimble company while also having the support of our parent company, Banyan Software.

About our Parent, Banyan Software:

Banyan Software provides the best permanent home for successful enterprise software companies, their employees, and customers. We are on a mission to acquire, build, and grow great enterprise software businesses all over the world that have dominant positions in niche vertical markets. In recent years, Banyan was named #1 fastest-growing private software company in the US on the Inc. 5000 and amongst the top 10 fastest-growing companies by the Deloitte Technology Fast 500. Founded in 2016 with a permanent capital base setup to preserve the legacy of its founders, Banyan focuses on a buy-and-hold for-life strategy for growing software companies that serve specialized vertical markets.

Position Location: Chennai, India/Hybrid

Experience:10+ years in the core Java development environment

Position Overview:

We're looking for a Senior Technical Architect who is passionate about developing software and leading innovative development teams. To be successful in the role, you must possess robust technical experience with Java, Docker, and Linux technology stacks. The ideal candidate will also have strong experience with cloud environments like AWS, Azure, and GCP. As our tech stack's Development lead and visionary, you will collaborate with existing team members, provide technical leadership, and make critical decisions on our technology stack and design.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in software development and architecture.
• Extensive experience with Java programming language, JPA, and RESTful web services.
• Extensive experience with Linux servers and troubleshooting issues.
• Proficiency with Docker/Docker Hub.
• Designing scalable, high-performance, and maintainable software systems using Java and related technologies
• Experience with structured Architecture/Development practices and hybrid cloud deployments.
• Experience with cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Experience with working in Gitlab / Github
• Knowledge of Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana (ELK stack).
• Experience with Selenium, Playwright, and Appium is a plus.
• Leading and mentoring development team members, collaborating with stakeholders and effectively communicating technical solutions.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or a related field

Who will excel in this role:

• You are a hands-on and a self-driven individual.
• You want to be part of a small, fast-paced, growth-minded company.
• You are a team-minded collaborator and enjoy working with others, including the executive team, sales, customer success, and marketing.
• You love building and fixing things and want to be a hands-on leader in scaling a company with a proven product.
• You are willing to learn and take direction from our two co-founders, long-time veterans and entrepreneurs in the test automation landscape.
• You are proactive and able to look for and spot problems and resolve them.
• You thrive on developing and producing quality software.
• You enjoy managing, coaching, and holding your team accountable.

Why Element34:

• A rare opportunity to build a proven product in a greenfield market.
• Significant impact on company growth and success
• Engagement with prestigious customers and leading application developers worldwide
• Close-knit team fostering strong collaboration.
• Opportunity to strengthen management skills and learn from experienced founders.

Element34 is a proven and profitable company with a tried and tested product that has some of the most prestigious companies in the world as customers. This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious candidate.

If you're ready to embark on a journey of innovation, collaboration, and boundless possibilities, then look no further. Join us at Element34, where the future of test automation awaits your creative genius. Let's build something extraordinary together!