Senior Technical Architect (remote unpaid collaboration)

OverviewWe believe in the importance of communication, and visual languages are part of this vision. Emojis, GIFs, and many other visual forms of communication are already integral to our daily lives. Our mission is to create the world's first fully functioning language based on visual icons across all major social media channels.We're a team of linguists, technologists, and designers passionate about making communication simple, direct, and impactful. Ikon is the name of the language, and Komunikon is the association behind the project. We're ambitious and open-minded, and we welcome those who can positively contribute to our mission and are ready to take action. Check our website at www.komunikon.com for ongoing projects.About YouCommunication is one of your core strengths. You are self-organized, ambitious, and passionate about languages and technology. You believe in making the world a better place and are ready to commit and push through challenges to turn your beliefs into reality. Pioneering the adoption of a new communication system is ambitious, and you are resilient and innovative.About UsWe're a team of over 30 volunteers working across multiple disciplines, from linguistics to design, from business development and marketing to product development. We are open and respectful, working remotely and asynchronously. Accountability is key for us, and so is teamwork.About the RoleWe are looking for an experienced Senior Technical Architect with deep expertise in Next.js, React, and Tailwind CSS to lead architectural decisions and contribute hands-on to the codebase. You’ll be responsible for designing a scalable, high-performing technical foundation for our platform and actively building key parts of it.QualificationsRequired Skills and Experience:Expert-level proficiency in Next.js, React, and Tailwind CSSProven experience in hands-on coding within architect-level rolesDeep understanding of component design, state management, and rendering strategiesExperience with Git, automated deployment, and modern CI/CD toolsComfortable working in a remote environment with flat hierarchy, balancing speed with technical qualityExcellent communication and documentation skillsResponsibilitiesDefine and evolve the technical architecture for Komunikon’s platform, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainabilityLead hands-on development alongside the team, especially for core features and complex componentsCollaborate with product managers, designers, and developers to translate business needs into technical solutionsGuide and enforce code standards, component structure, and best practicesReview code and mentor junior developers through pull requests and one-on-one feedbackWork on DevOps-related tasks such as deployment workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and version controlEnsure the platform is built with modularity and future extensibility in mindTroubleshoot and resolve critical technical issues with efficiency and clarityAvailabilitySeveral hours per week.BenefitsWork in a proactive environment with a global team of polyglots and technologists.Apply your technical skills to a unique and impactful project.Collaborate with a team dedicated to innovation and meaningful communication.If this exciting role resonates with you, contact us! Please send us:A link to your CV.A link to your LinkedIn profile (if available).A brief statement about your motivation for this role.An explanation of why you are open to an unpaid collaboration and what drives you to volunteer with us.https://www.komunikon.com/en/contact