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Overview As an Expertise Team Lead, Digital Studio, and reporting to the Senior Director, Digital Studio, youll play a key role in our web development team. Your mission will be to support the unit director, manage a team of approximately 4 to 6 employees, and act as technical lead and architecture guardian for our PHP/Drupal solutions. Your in-depth technical expertise, commitment and collaborative leadership will enable you to ensure that the management main directorate and the vice-presidency meet Alithyas commitments to our clients. Alongside your team, youll be responsible for successfully delivering robust digital solutions to the complete satisfaction of the client. Youll play an expert digital advisor role by supporting the development team to promote our services and expertise in digital architecture and development. Technical leadership and architecture (80%) Act as technical authority: transform functional objectives into pragmatic PHP/Drupal architecture decisions (Core, Contrib or Custom); Design and document application architectures, data models, workflows and integration strategies (API, SSO, CRM); Define performance (Varnish, CDN, Caching) and security strategies from the scoping phase onwards; Enforce a rigorous engineering framework (coding standards, systematic code reviews) to enable rapid iteration without compromising stability; Manage the software factory (CI/CD, environment/secret management) and critical production releases. Team management (20%) Provide hierarchical and technical supervision (performance management, remuneration, assignments, absences and timesheets); Ensure the professional and personal development of your team and the achievement of their objectives, while maintaining a high level of motivation. Innovation and quality Ensure the quality, performance and responsiveness of applications; Identify and resolve complex bugs; Ensure compliance of deliverables (WCAG accessibility, technical SEO, GDPR); Work with the technology expertise directorate to develop the teams knowledge. Communication and collaboration Participate in meetings with clients and colleagues, and be the main point of contact for technical and management issues; Act as the lead technical expert when responding to requests for proposals (RFP/RFI): estimation, technical writing and presentation of solutions; Contribute to or create communities related to your Drupal/PHP expertise. Support employees in defining and monitoring their performance and career objectives through regular follow-up meetings. Technology watch Ensure the dissemination of technology watch within the team and the maintenance of technical reference documentation. Keys to your success Bachelors degree in a relevant field or a similar equivalency; Minimum 7 years of experience in web development, with significant experience (more than 3 years) as a technical lead or solutions architecture consultant; Solid experience with the Docker ecosystem (DDEV, Lando) and CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions); In-depth knowledge of Drupal 8/9/10/11 (custom module development, configuration management, API migration, Theme Layer); Proficiency in modern PHP and object-oriented concepts; Excellent knowledge of software architecture and the PHP/Drupal ecosystem; Good knowledge of decoupled architectures (RESTful/GraphQL) and web performance issues (Core Web Vitals); Knowledge of cloud hosting (AWS, Azure) or specialized PaaS (Acquia, Pantheon) and WAF/CDN platforms (Cloudflare); Attention to detail and ability to analyze, prioritize and delegate; Ability to synthesize complex technical concepts and explain them to non-technical clients; Inspiring leadership and ability to maintain a committed team; Excellent ability to communicate with and influence a delivery team, both verbally and in writing, in French and English. Acquia certification (Developer or Cloud); Experience in team management or formal mentoring; Experience with Atlassian suite tools (Jira, Confluence); Active participation in the Drupal community (module/theme contributions). French: Advanced Please note that due to the nature of the responsibilities of the position, an intermediate level of English is required, in particular to communicate on a regular basis with clients outside of Quebec. Our mission, your future As a global network of trusted advisors, we create cutting-edge technological solutions to overcome todays challenges and anticipate tomorrows needs. It all starts with the collaboration of a diverse team of passionate innovators, each driven to make a difference. Together, we challenge the status quo and push each other to new heights. Balance that works for you Work-life balance helps us stay at our best. We offer flexible work options, and with our Unlimited Vacation Plan, you can rest and recharge when you need it most. Rewarding achievements every step of the way Your contributions matter. From day one, our total rewards package offers a comprehensive compensation plan, including short-term incentive programs. Our benefits are designed with optimal health and wellness in mind. Youll have access to 24/7 virtual healthcare, as well as an extensive wellness portal that provides tools and resources to support your physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being. Continuous growth and learning When you join Alithya, youre joining a team committed to investing in your development. Refining your expertise is essential in a rapidly evolving industry, and we support your continuous growth every step of the way. Through partnerships with world-renowned education leaders, we provide access to thousands of top-rated online courses and certifications. With exclusive leadership programs designed to empower you to lead your teams with confidence and deliver impactful outcomes, and with a tuition reimbursement program for external training, we set you up for success to thrive and achieve your ambitions. Ownership with opportunity Our people drive our success. Through our Employee Share Purchase Plan with matched contributions, you become a stakeholder, sharing in our growth and directly benefiting from our collective achievements. Our authenticity is our strength The diversity of our backgrounds, experiences, thoughts and insights is our competitive advantage. We foster a collaborative environment rooted in our core values of respect, well-being, passion, trust, integrity and creativity. For us, diversity, equity and inclusion arent just buzzwords; theyre essential drivers of innovation and excellence, and powerful catalysts for inspiration and evolutionary ideas. The empowerment of our people is fundamental to being the trusted advisor to our clients. Join us in embracing our authenticity and in leveraging our unique perspectives to collectively build the future we all envision. An inclusive path to success Fostering an environment where you can thrive starts with ensuring an accessible recruitment process. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to contact us. For more information, please visit our accessibility page at https://www.alithya.com/en/accessibility. Join our talent community Exciting opportunities are always on the horizon. Send us your resume to be considered for future roles and be among the first to hear about new openings. #J-18808-Ljbffr