Credera Experienced Hiring Job Board
Senior Digital Architect - MarTech & Commerce
Credera Experienced Hiring Job Board, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Credera is a global boutique consulting firm serving clients ranging from Fortune 500 to emerging industry leaders. Our Credera Digitalteam has enjoyed significant growth and is expanding to meet our client needs.
Credera Digital provides strategy, enablement, and optimization services across key marketing capabilities and platforms: Marketing Orchestration, Customer Journey, Intelligent Content, AdTech and Paid Media, Measurement & Analytics, Single Customer View, SEO, and Commerce. Digital's capabilities provide deep domain expertise in both technical skills and strategic advisory, providing critical value to our clients.
Senior Digital Architects work directly with clients and stakeholders to design highly usable, scalable, extensible, and maintainable solutions. They are hands-on from proposal to development to deployment and responsible for first level escalations.
A Senior Digital Architect is expected to maintain an ongoing including top platforms, emerging trends, AI impacts, etc. Senior Digital Architects are also expected to be knowledgeable about marketing operations, data, channel orchestration, and common use cases marketers are seeking to implement. They are passionate about their work, self-motivated, detail oriented, team-oriented, excellent communicator and have excellent problem-solving abilities. They will deal with highly ambiguous problems, take responsibility for finding solutions, and will drive towards simple solutions to such complex problems.
The Senior Digital Architect is an integral part of the Credera Digital team who participates in growing the Practice with strategy formulation, team building, mentoring and recruitment.
Participate in the sales cycle as neededMeet with clients to determine business, functional, and technical requirements to design the technical roadmap to deliver secure, compliant MarTech solutions based on best practicesTranslate business requirements into component-based framework solutions while working with aPerform analysis, design, customization and configuration for data migration and integrationsParticipate in and/or lead efforts of full lifecycle development in a mixed environment to support / make new enhancements and automation of existing applicationsAbility to define the system landscape, to identify gaps between current and desired end-statesTroubleshoot key implementation issues and drive to successful resolutionEstablish client relationships as a trusted advisor while providing first level escalation for client concerns and share key milestone celebrations with the teamCommunicate effectively within a globally distributed teamDocument best practices and operational proceduresBASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, client-facing role where delivering solid work products to exceed high expectations is a measure of successContribute in a team-oriented environmentPrioritize multiple tasks in order to consistently meet deadlinesCreatively solve problems in an analytical environmentAdapt to new environments, people, technologies and processesExcel in leadership, communication, and interpersonal skillsEstablish strong work relationships with clients and team membersGenerate ideas and understand different points of viewWHO YOU ARE
You have a minimum of 7 years of technical, hands-on experience designing, enabling, and optimizing Marketing Technology systems and solutionsExperience leading teams to create personalized experiences that deliver meaningful customer and business outcomesYou are a highly driven professional and enjoy serving in a fast-paced, dynamic client-facing role where delivering solutions to exceed high expectations is a measure of successYou have a passion for leading teams and providing both formal and informal mentorshipYou have strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to engage customers at a business level in addition to a technical levelYou have a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Engineering, Mathematics, Management Information Systems or a related field of studyThe ideal candidate will have deep technical knowledge and hands-on experience in the following:
Major MarTech platforms (e.g, Salesforce, Adobe, Google) and their product offeringsTypical MarTech capabilities (1st & 3rd Party Data Collection, Consent Management, CDP, CRM & Marketing Automation, MRM, Content Management, AdTech, Measurement & Analytics) and common platforms offering these capabilitiesCommon programming languages and frameworks (e.g., Java, Python, Client- and Server-side JavaScript)Major cloud providers (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their offerings
The ideal candidate will also have some, or all of the following:
Certifications with relevant digital marketing toolsExperience with machine learning technologySolid understanding of data governance and data privacy best practices
Establish strong work relationships with clients and team membersGenerate ideas and understand different points of viewEXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Software Engineering (7-10 years)
Full-stack development experience, primarily open-source technologies:
Backend: Java, Scala, Python, NodeFrontend: React, or equivalentCloud: AWS, or equivalentDatabase: MySQL, Postgres, SQLserver, DynamoDB, Redshift, Snowflake, etc.Project/Program Management (5+ years)
Relevant leadership experience in all, or most of the following:
Technical Project ManagementSolution ArchitectProduct ManagementTrack record of mentoring and growing emerging leadersMarTech & Commerce Experience (5+ years)
Relevant experience in all or most of the following:
Commerce DevelopmentCommerce Platforms: Broadleaf, Shopify, Adobe Commerce, Etc.Product Development: internal search, payment processing, pim, oms, etc.MarTech DevelopmentMarTech Platforms:CDP (Tealium, AEP, Salesforce Data Cloud)CMS (Contentful, AEM)CRM (SF Service Cloud, SF Sales Cloud)Marketing Automation (SFMC, Braze)Adtech (SF DMP, AppsFlyer)Analytics & Reporting (Adobe Analytics, GA4, GTM, Tableau, Looker)Experience building various bespoke solutions across multiple platforms & custom applicationsMarTech & Commerce StrategyBreadth of understanding across the full scope of both MarTech and Commerce ecosystemsMarTech Assessment, gap analysis, and roadmap strategyCommerce Assessment, gap analysis, and roadmap strategyData & Data Science Expertise (2-3 years)
Relevant experience in all or most of the following:
Data Analysis -- various languages (Python, R), libraries (Pandas, TensorFlow, SKLearn), visualizations (PBI, matplotlib), techniques (data cleaning / preprocessing, feature engineering)Data Engineering -- relevant cloud services, airflow, sparkML concepts -- supervised/unsupervised learning, reinforcement learning, experiment design, model training & fine-tuning, mlopsWHO WE ARE:
Credera is a full-service management consulting, user experience, and technology solutions firm, with clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to emerging industry leadersCredera has received a number of state and national awards! Please check out our employer awards at: https://www.credera.com/awards-and-recognition
HOW WE WORK:
Our foundational competitive advantage is simply doing what we say we will do. To deliver on that advantage, we employ proven product strategy, beautiful visual design and agile software delivery using cross-functional teams. Most teams are a mix of strategy, design and technology consultants working closely with clients to solve their toughest challenges. Inter-discipline collaboration is encouraged among different technology platforms or programming languages because silos don't build speed.
We carry a consultant's mindset, listening more than we talk, giving clear, concise communication and a constant spirit of improvement to each of our interactions. Check out our Glassdoor reviews to learn more!
Hybrid Work Model:
Our employees have the flexibility to work remotely two days per week. We expect our Crederians to average 3 days (full or partial) per week in person with the flexibility to choose the days and times that work best for both them and their project or internal teams. This could be at a Credera office, at a client site, or at an off-site location with other team members. You'll work closely with your project team to align on how you balance both the flexibility that we want to provide with the connection of being together to produce amazing results for our clients.The why: We are passionate about growing our people both personally and professionally. Our philosophy is that in-person engagement is critical for our ability to develop deep relationships with our clients and our team members - it's how we earn trust, learn from others, and ultimately become better consultants and professionals.
Travel: Our goal is to keep out-of-market travel to a minimum and most projects do not require significant travel. While certain projects can require frequent travel (up to 80% for a period of time), our average travel percentage over a year for team members is typically between 10-30%. We try to take a personal approach to travel. You will submit your travel preferences which our staffing teams will take into account when aligning you to a role.
Your first week with us
We want you to start your career with Credera simply by spending your first week getting to know the talented individuals that work here. You will learn about our service offerings, focus areas and how we execute projects through informal conversations with leaders from across the firm.
An on-boarding peer will help you walk through all aspects of the Credera work-life and be your guide as you get yourself ready for your first project with us. You will also be treated to lunch by your Practice Leader and Mentor whose jobs are to help you navigate your career at Credera, act as your advocates, make helpful recommendations that align with your strengths, and set you up for success by providing clarity and vision.
Your first six months with us
You can expect to create amazing, custom software solutions that solve our clients' most challenging problems using a combination of industry standard and cutting-edge technologies. You will provide project architecture and technical leadership and contribute to our clients' fundamental software strategies by matching business needs with the right technology.
You'll work on complex, high-volume software solutions that use open source frameworks and client-side technologies. A typical client engagement includes developing a rich UI in AngularJS or React and backed by a REST API powered by the Spring Framework along with a whole host of other tools and frameworks depending on specific needs.
You will lead a team of highly qualified and smart individuals to write efficient code, make code modifications, practice test-driven-development, and identify, troubleshoot and solve software defects. Our typical project length is about 6 months and typical team size is 6-8 engineers. We follow an agile methodology on all our projects.
Be sure to check out what our teams have done for some of our clients by visiting our Client Stories!
Your first two years with us
At the end of your first two years, you will have lead teams on multiple projects and been exposed to different sets of technologies and business domains. At this point in your career with us, you will be looking to move to the next level and your efforts will be supported by Credera's professional development program to help you build the depth and breadth required to advance your career. This includes honing your business development skills while managing multiple client relationships.
Learn More
Credera is a management consulting, user experience, and technology solutions firm with offices in Dallas, Denver, Houston, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Atlanta, and New York. We work with clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to emerging industry leaders, and provide expert, objective advice to help solve complex business and technology challenges. Our deep capabilities in strategy, organization, process, analytics, technology and user experience help our clients improve their performance. Clients depend on our ability to anticipate, recognize, and address their specific needs. Credera's consultants work with some of the world's best known brands in a variety of industries, including one of the top five fast food chains, leading energy organizations, retailers, airlines. More information is available at www.credera.com. We are part of the OPMG Group of Companies, a division of Omnicom Group Inc.
Along with a great company culture, Credera provides an outstanding compensation package including a competitive salary, a performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefit plan (e.g., medical, dental, disability, matching 401k, PTO, etc.). This position is an exempt position.
Credera will never ask for money up front and will not use apps such as Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp or Google Hangouts for communicating with you. You should be very wary of, and carefully scrutinize, any job opportunity that asks for money prior to starting and/or where all communications take place exclusively via chat.
Compensation:
The salary range listed is for informational purposes. Credera treats all applicants as individuals taking into consideration but not limited to their professional and academic experience, specialized training, certifications and associated responsibilities as it relates to our specific industry. The salary range listed is just one component of our total compensation package including benefits for each unique employee.
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D Insurance, Vacation / PTO / Holiday pay plus matching 401K, Tuition & Travel Expense Reimbursement as needed
Bonus: This position is eligible for a variable compensation element.
Anticipated Salary
$195,000-$210,000 USD
Credera Digital provides strategy, enablement, and optimization services across key marketing capabilities and platforms: Marketing Orchestration, Customer Journey, Intelligent Content, AdTech and Paid Media, Measurement & Analytics, Single Customer View, SEO, and Commerce. Digital's capabilities provide deep domain expertise in both technical skills and strategic advisory, providing critical value to our clients.
Senior Digital Architects work directly with clients and stakeholders to design highly usable, scalable, extensible, and maintainable solutions. They are hands-on from proposal to development to deployment and responsible for first level escalations.
A Senior Digital Architect is expected to maintain an ongoing including top platforms, emerging trends, AI impacts, etc. Senior Digital Architects are also expected to be knowledgeable about marketing operations, data, channel orchestration, and common use cases marketers are seeking to implement. They are passionate about their work, self-motivated, detail oriented, team-oriented, excellent communicator and have excellent problem-solving abilities. They will deal with highly ambiguous problems, take responsibility for finding solutions, and will drive towards simple solutions to such complex problems.
The Senior Digital Architect is an integral part of the Credera Digital team who participates in growing the Practice with strategy formulation, team building, mentoring and recruitment.
Participate in the sales cycle as neededMeet with clients to determine business, functional, and technical requirements to design the technical roadmap to deliver secure, compliant MarTech solutions based on best practicesTranslate business requirements into component-based framework solutions while working with aPerform analysis, design, customization and configuration for data migration and integrationsParticipate in and/or lead efforts of full lifecycle development in a mixed environment to support / make new enhancements and automation of existing applicationsAbility to define the system landscape, to identify gaps between current and desired end-statesTroubleshoot key implementation issues and drive to successful resolutionEstablish client relationships as a trusted advisor while providing first level escalation for client concerns and share key milestone celebrations with the teamCommunicate effectively within a globally distributed teamDocument best practices and operational proceduresBASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, client-facing role where delivering solid work products to exceed high expectations is a measure of successContribute in a team-oriented environmentPrioritize multiple tasks in order to consistently meet deadlinesCreatively solve problems in an analytical environmentAdapt to new environments, people, technologies and processesExcel in leadership, communication, and interpersonal skillsEstablish strong work relationships with clients and team membersGenerate ideas and understand different points of viewWHO YOU ARE
You have a minimum of 7 years of technical, hands-on experience designing, enabling, and optimizing Marketing Technology systems and solutionsExperience leading teams to create personalized experiences that deliver meaningful customer and business outcomesYou are a highly driven professional and enjoy serving in a fast-paced, dynamic client-facing role where delivering solutions to exceed high expectations is a measure of successYou have a passion for leading teams and providing both formal and informal mentorshipYou have strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to engage customers at a business level in addition to a technical levelYou have a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Engineering, Mathematics, Management Information Systems or a related field of studyThe ideal candidate will have deep technical knowledge and hands-on experience in the following:
Major MarTech platforms (e.g, Salesforce, Adobe, Google) and their product offeringsTypical MarTech capabilities (1st & 3rd Party Data Collection, Consent Management, CDP, CRM & Marketing Automation, MRM, Content Management, AdTech, Measurement & Analytics) and common platforms offering these capabilitiesCommon programming languages and frameworks (e.g., Java, Python, Client- and Server-side JavaScript)Major cloud providers (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their offerings
The ideal candidate will also have some, or all of the following:
Certifications with relevant digital marketing toolsExperience with machine learning technologySolid understanding of data governance and data privacy best practices
Establish strong work relationships with clients and team membersGenerate ideas and understand different points of viewEXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Software Engineering (7-10 years)
Full-stack development experience, primarily open-source technologies:
Backend: Java, Scala, Python, NodeFrontend: React, or equivalentCloud: AWS, or equivalentDatabase: MySQL, Postgres, SQLserver, DynamoDB, Redshift, Snowflake, etc.Project/Program Management (5+ years)
Relevant leadership experience in all, or most of the following:
Technical Project ManagementSolution ArchitectProduct ManagementTrack record of mentoring and growing emerging leadersMarTech & Commerce Experience (5+ years)
Relevant experience in all or most of the following:
Commerce DevelopmentCommerce Platforms: Broadleaf, Shopify, Adobe Commerce, Etc.Product Development: internal search, payment processing, pim, oms, etc.MarTech DevelopmentMarTech Platforms:CDP (Tealium, AEP, Salesforce Data Cloud)CMS (Contentful, AEM)CRM (SF Service Cloud, SF Sales Cloud)Marketing Automation (SFMC, Braze)Adtech (SF DMP, AppsFlyer)Analytics & Reporting (Adobe Analytics, GA4, GTM, Tableau, Looker)Experience building various bespoke solutions across multiple platforms & custom applicationsMarTech & Commerce StrategyBreadth of understanding across the full scope of both MarTech and Commerce ecosystemsMarTech Assessment, gap analysis, and roadmap strategyCommerce Assessment, gap analysis, and roadmap strategyData & Data Science Expertise (2-3 years)
Relevant experience in all or most of the following:
Data Analysis -- various languages (Python, R), libraries (Pandas, TensorFlow, SKLearn), visualizations (PBI, matplotlib), techniques (data cleaning / preprocessing, feature engineering)Data Engineering -- relevant cloud services, airflow, sparkML concepts -- supervised/unsupervised learning, reinforcement learning, experiment design, model training & fine-tuning, mlopsWHO WE ARE:
Credera is a full-service management consulting, user experience, and technology solutions firm, with clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to emerging industry leadersCredera has received a number of state and national awards! Please check out our employer awards at: https://www.credera.com/awards-and-recognition
HOW WE WORK:
Our foundational competitive advantage is simply doing what we say we will do. To deliver on that advantage, we employ proven product strategy, beautiful visual design and agile software delivery using cross-functional teams. Most teams are a mix of strategy, design and technology consultants working closely with clients to solve their toughest challenges. Inter-discipline collaboration is encouraged among different technology platforms or programming languages because silos don't build speed.
We carry a consultant's mindset, listening more than we talk, giving clear, concise communication and a constant spirit of improvement to each of our interactions. Check out our Glassdoor reviews to learn more!
Hybrid Work Model:
Our employees have the flexibility to work remotely two days per week. We expect our Crederians to average 3 days (full or partial) per week in person with the flexibility to choose the days and times that work best for both them and their project or internal teams. This could be at a Credera office, at a client site, or at an off-site location with other team members. You'll work closely with your project team to align on how you balance both the flexibility that we want to provide with the connection of being together to produce amazing results for our clients.The why: We are passionate about growing our people both personally and professionally. Our philosophy is that in-person engagement is critical for our ability to develop deep relationships with our clients and our team members - it's how we earn trust, learn from others, and ultimately become better consultants and professionals.
Travel: Our goal is to keep out-of-market travel to a minimum and most projects do not require significant travel. While certain projects can require frequent travel (up to 80% for a period of time), our average travel percentage over a year for team members is typically between 10-30%. We try to take a personal approach to travel. You will submit your travel preferences which our staffing teams will take into account when aligning you to a role.
Your first week with us
We want you to start your career with Credera simply by spending your first week getting to know the talented individuals that work here. You will learn about our service offerings, focus areas and how we execute projects through informal conversations with leaders from across the firm.
An on-boarding peer will help you walk through all aspects of the Credera work-life and be your guide as you get yourself ready for your first project with us. You will also be treated to lunch by your Practice Leader and Mentor whose jobs are to help you navigate your career at Credera, act as your advocates, make helpful recommendations that align with your strengths, and set you up for success by providing clarity and vision.
Your first six months with us
You can expect to create amazing, custom software solutions that solve our clients' most challenging problems using a combination of industry standard and cutting-edge technologies. You will provide project architecture and technical leadership and contribute to our clients' fundamental software strategies by matching business needs with the right technology.
You'll work on complex, high-volume software solutions that use open source frameworks and client-side technologies. A typical client engagement includes developing a rich UI in AngularJS or React and backed by a REST API powered by the Spring Framework along with a whole host of other tools and frameworks depending on specific needs.
You will lead a team of highly qualified and smart individuals to write efficient code, make code modifications, practice test-driven-development, and identify, troubleshoot and solve software defects. Our typical project length is about 6 months and typical team size is 6-8 engineers. We follow an agile methodology on all our projects.
Be sure to check out what our teams have done for some of our clients by visiting our Client Stories!
Your first two years with us
At the end of your first two years, you will have lead teams on multiple projects and been exposed to different sets of technologies and business domains. At this point in your career with us, you will be looking to move to the next level and your efforts will be supported by Credera's professional development program to help you build the depth and breadth required to advance your career. This includes honing your business development skills while managing multiple client relationships.
Learn More
Credera is a management consulting, user experience, and technology solutions firm with offices in Dallas, Denver, Houston, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Atlanta, and New York. We work with clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to emerging industry leaders, and provide expert, objective advice to help solve complex business and technology challenges. Our deep capabilities in strategy, organization, process, analytics, technology and user experience help our clients improve their performance. Clients depend on our ability to anticipate, recognize, and address their specific needs. Credera's consultants work with some of the world's best known brands in a variety of industries, including one of the top five fast food chains, leading energy organizations, retailers, airlines. More information is available at www.credera.com. We are part of the OPMG Group of Companies, a division of Omnicom Group Inc.
Along with a great company culture, Credera provides an outstanding compensation package including a competitive salary, a performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefit plan (e.g., medical, dental, disability, matching 401k, PTO, etc.). This position is an exempt position.
Credera will never ask for money up front and will not use apps such as Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp or Google Hangouts for communicating with you. You should be very wary of, and carefully scrutinize, any job opportunity that asks for money prior to starting and/or where all communications take place exclusively via chat.
Compensation:
The salary range listed is for informational purposes. Credera treats all applicants as individuals taking into consideration but not limited to their professional and academic experience, specialized training, certifications and associated responsibilities as it relates to our specific industry. The salary range listed is just one component of our total compensation package including benefits for each unique employee.
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D Insurance, Vacation / PTO / Holiday pay plus matching 401K, Tuition & Travel Expense Reimbursement as needed
Bonus: This position is eligible for a variable compensation element.
Anticipated Salary
$195,000-$210,000 USD