Web Tech Lead (Backend)

Bluecadet is an award-winning, internationally-recognized experience design agency focused on producing transformative digital products and environments. We work with story and experience-driven organizations and brands. Past clients include The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Nike, MoMA, Harvard, the MIT Museum, Princeton, The Smithsonian Institution, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. We're looking for a backend leaning Web Tech Lead to own the technical foundation of one of the largest web projects in our studio's history. This is a high-visibility role where your architecture decisions will shape how millions of people discover, explore, and engage with world-class content. You'll be the person the team trusts to get it right, and the person clients trust to explain why. If you love elegant systems, thoughtful code, and the satisfaction of a smooth launch on a project that really matters, we'd love to meet you. What you'll do Lead the technical vision Architect systems and code for CMS-driven websites, digital products, and physical experiences, starting with our flagship web build. Partner with creative and project leads from first concept through launch day. Shape technology recommendations early, during pitch, strategy, and concept phases. Scope and estimate development work with confidence and clarity. Guide clients of every technical background through complex decisions, translating tradeoffs into plain language. Mentor fellow developers and help raise the bar ac