Job Description (Posting). Role: Retail Media Network Architect No. of Positions: 1 Hiring Mode: Contract (TP) Location: Bolingbrook, IL On-site Client: Ulta Beauty, Inc. Bill Rate: $80-$90/hr max. all inclusive C2C Based on exp. & location rate may vary Skills MatrixSkill Last UsedExperience in Years/monthRating (10 points) 1 = newbie 10 = expertHands on Exp. Yes/NoCloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). Retail Media Networks, or digital advertising platforms API design and development
Job Description: Responsibilities: - Architectural Design:
- Design and develop the overall architecture for the RMN platform, including data infrastructure, API integrations, and cloud-based systems.
- Define the technology roadmap for the RMN, aligning with business goals and industry trends.
- Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and platforms to support the RMN.
- Create architectural diagrams and documentation.
- Data Strategy:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive data strategy for the RMN, including data collection, storage, processing, and analysis.
- Design data pipelines and ETL processes to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
- Define data governance and security policies.
- Design the data lake and data warehouse architecture that will support the reporting and analytical needs of the RMN.
- API and Integration:
- Design and implement APIs for data exchange with internal and external systems.
- Define API standards and best practices.
- Ensure seamless integration with third-party advertising platforms and data providers.
- Cloud Infrastructure:
- Design and implement cloud-based infrastructure for the RMN, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
- Optimize cloud resource utilization and costs.
- Implement infrastructure-as-code (IaC) practices.
- Security and Compliance:
- Design and implement security measures to protect the RMN platform and data.
- Ensure compliance with relevant data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
- Conduct security audits and vulnerability assessments.
- Technical Leadership:
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams.
- Mentor and train junior architects and developers.
- Stay abreast of the latest technologies and trends in retail media and advertising.
- Work with vendors to evaluate software and hardware solutions.
- Performance Optimization:
- Design and implement systems that allow for high performance of the retail media network.
- Design and implement monitoring systems to ensure that the retail media network is running optimally.
Qualifications: - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Extensive experience in software architecture and system design.
- Deep understanding of cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Strong knowledge of data warehousing, ETL processes, and data modeling.
- Experience with API design and development.
- Knowledge of security best practices and compliance regulations.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Experience with Retail Media Networks, or digital advertising platforms.
- Experience in designing high volume, low latency systems.
Preferred Skills: - Experience with specific retail media platforms.
- Knowledge of programmatic advertising and ad tech.
- Experience with customer data platforms (CDPs).
- Experience with Machine learning technologies.