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Compass

Tech Lead, Zendesk

Compass

. Provide technical leadership to development teams, promoting best practices, mentoring, and technical growth .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeRemote • BrazilSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in architecting and developing solutions on the Zendesk platform, with a strong focus on integrations, technical leadership, and omnichannel solutions. Proficient in REST APIs, microservices, and agile methodologies, while ensuring quality and performance in technical implementations.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Zendesk Platform ArchitectureREST API IntegrationsTechnical LeadershipMicroservices DevelopmentZendesk Certifications

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Hard Skills
Zendesk SupportZendesk GuideZendesk ExploreZendesk Sunshine ConversationsZendesk Integration ServicesBackend DevelopmentMicroservicesAgile MethodologiesSource ControlApplication Development
Soft Skills
Technical LeadershipClear CommunicationAnalytical SkillsCollaborationAutonomy
Tools & Technologies
Zendesk Advanced AI AgentsZendesk Apps FrameworkAzureAWS
Certifications & Qualifications
Zendesk Support AdministratorZendesk App DeveloperZendesk AI Practitioner
Industry Keywords
Omnichannel SolutionsEnterprise CXCustomer Service MetricsAutomationSystems Integration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AWSAzureJavaSOAP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide technical leadership to development teams, promoting best practices, mentoring, and technical growth
  • Define and validate solution architectures using the Zendesk ecosystem
  • Design and implement integrations with enterprise systems using REST/SOAP APIs, webhooks, and Zendesk Integration Services (ZIS)
  • Guide the development of applications, automations, microservices, and platform extensions
  • Support the implementation of omnichannel solutions, including Zendesk Support, Guide, Explore, and Sunshine Conversations
  • Support automation and artificial intelligence initiatives using Zendesk Advanced AI Agents
  • Conduct technical reviews, code reviews, and architecture validations
  • Support technical requirements gathering, effort estimation, and delivery planning
  • Ensure the quality, security, performance, and maintainability of solutions
  • Serve as a technical reference for architecture, development, implementation, and operations teams

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Strong experience architecting and developing solutions on the Zendesk platform
  • Advanced knowledge of Zendesk Support, Guide, Explore, and Sunshine Conversations
  • Hands-on experience with Zendesk Integration Services (ZIS)
  • Proficiency in integrations using REST APIs, webhooks, and service authentication
  • Experience with backend development, microservices, and systems integration
  • Knowledge of application and extension development for Zendesk
  • Experience with source control, engineering best practices, and agile methodologies
  • Experience providing technical leadership for technology teams and projects
  • Ability to translate business requirements into viable technical solutions
  • Preferred: experience with Zendesk Advanced AI Agents and conversational automations
  • Preferred: knowledge of the Zendesk Apps Framework (ZAF)
  • Preferred: experience with cloud architectures, particularly Azure or AWS
  • Preferred: knowledge of Java and other backend development languages
  • Preferred: experience with enterprise CX and omnichannel operations projects
  • Preferred: Zendesk certifications, particularly Support Administrator, App Developer, and AI Practitioner
  • Preferred: knowledge of customer service metrics such as average handle time (AHT), retention, productivity, and automation
  • Technical leadership skills with the ability to develop and mentor professionals
  • Systems thinking and the ability to make architectural decisions
  • Clear communication with technical teams and business stakeholders
  • Autonomy, organization, and accountability for deliverables
  • Analytical skills for solving complex problems
  • Collaboration and a focus on continuous improvement

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Remote work
  • Professional development and career growth opportunities at a global company
  • Proprietary and third-party AI-powered tools
  • A borderless talent environment with opportunities to work with the latest market trends