Lead Technical Strategist

About UsASMBL develops tech for companies working at or towards enterprise-level scale, through a conscious use of resources that frees them to focus on their mission. We believe tech that frees people to focus on what really matters is tech that can change the world. We’re a team of digital strategists, engineers, designers, and business analysts, but we’re also brainstormers, big thinkers and dreamers who are driven by potential. Our unique value proposition isn’t in what we do, but how we do it. Our commitment to open collaboration, trust and transparency allows us to continue to build products that go beyond the transactional to meaningfully impact people’s lives, offer a deeper interaction, and elevate how your business or service is experienced as a whole.Founded by technology visionaries, we have over a decade plus of experience working with companies of all shapes and sizes. We have an HQ in Seattle, but we’re a globally remote team. Our people collaborate on equal footing regardless of region, department or title to creative cohesive, collectively vetted processes and products that help our clients achieve true digital transformation. About the RoleThe Technical Director plays a critical role in bridging the gap between client needs, platform capabilities, and delivery execution. By deeply understanding customer challenges, business objectives, and technical landscapes, this role ensures that platform solutions are strategic, scalable, and effectively integrated into client ecosystems.Acting as a trusted advisor, the Technical Director collaborates closely with clients to define and refine solution requirements, ensuring that platform adoption aligns with their long-term business goals. Through detailed discovery and technical consultation, this role helps scope solutions accurately and efficiently, setting clear expectations and providing the delivery team with well-defined, actionable plans.By combining technical expertise with business acumen, the Technical Director not only drives successful implementations but also fosters strong client relationships, leading to higher adoption, reduced implementation risks, and long-term success for both the customer and the company.Responsible ForCollaborate with sales and customer success teams to provide pre-sales support, technical guidance, and post-sales implementation expertise.Lead the design of end-to-end technical solutions, combining custom engineering and platform-based components.Oversee the implementation of solutions, ensuring alignment with architectural best practices.Evaluate and select third-party platforms (e.G., Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, OpenAI, etc.) to complement custom builds.Develop and execute platform strategies to drive adoption, scalability, and integration across internal and external stakeholders.Drive platform adoption by working closely with customers, partners, and internal teams to understand use cases and optimize solutions.Ensure platform reliability and performance, working closely with engineering to troubleshoot and optimize solutions.Establish design patterns and best practices for integrating AI, cloud, and platform-based services.Stay up to date with emerging technologies and platform capabilities to drive innovation.Work closely with product managers, engineering teams, and client stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.Create and present architectural plans and roadmaps to technical and non-technical audiences.Provide mentorship to our senior engineers or technical architects, supporting their growth and development.About You10+ years of experience in platform strategy, solutions architecture, or technical consulting, ideally within SaaS, cloud, or enterprise software.Deep technical knowledge of APIs, integrations, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), and enterprise architectures.Experience building relationships with clients and evaluating, selecting and architecting third party platformsExperience working cross-functionally with technical and non-technical teams to define and implement scalable solutions.Experience combining custom engineering with platform solutionsProven ability to drive platform adoption and engagement through strategic partnerships and customer enablement.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience interfacing with product, engineering, and business leaders.Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to balance technical depth with business impact.Ability to influence without direct authority, driving alignment across teams and stakeholders.ASMBL ValuesHaving an Impact : We work to make life better than we found it.Owning It : We commit to challenges and see them through to the end.Lifting Each Other Up : We help others succeed along the way.Driven by Potential : We push beyond what we know to uncover what’s possible.EEO Statement Assemble, Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to creating and fostering an environment of unity, and diversity among our staff. Our goal is to hire individuals that enhance our culture, rather than fit our culture. All qualified applicants are treated respectfully and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender expressions and identities, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status, or marital status.