Principal MDM Architect

Job#: 2072669

Job Description:

If interested, please send your resume to .

This client will pay relocation expenses to Texas if needed.

As a Principal MDM/PIM Architect, youll:

• Lead, coach, and mentor engineers and teams.
• Provide technical direction and set priorities.
• Improve codebases and solve complex problems.
• Recommend application system design, architecture, security, scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Work subject to executive review at major milestones.
• Lead the application of existing principles and guides development of new ideas.
• Provides unprecedented or future solutions that affect several departments.
• Requires direct communication with executive leadership on matters of strategic importance.
• Develops and implements new products, processes, standards, or operations plans that significantly impact functional results.
• Creates formal networks with key decision makers and is widely recognized as an expert and thought leader by both internal and external communities.
• Exercises wide latitude in determining objectives and approaches to critical assignments.
• Evangelizes new ideas, technologies, and solutions to gain acceptance from a wide range of audiences.
• Take a greenfield approach to MDM and PIM Architecture and engineering

Skills you will need:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience, formal training, certification, or work experience.
• 12+ years of experience in software development.
• Expertise in multiple programming languages, technologies, and frameworks (Java, python or other coding languages).
• Expert knowledge in system and data architecture, data modeling, and design; capable of architecting and designing at the application or service level using well-accepted design patterns.
• Ability to review platform designs for performance, sustainability, and iterative development potential.
• Experience with common software engineering tools (e.g., Git, Jira, Confluence).
• Extensive experience producing consistent, high-quality results.
• Expert knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, design patterns, system architecture, and design patterns.
• Expert understanding of the full SDLC and frameworks (Agile, Scrum, Kanban, etc.).
• Expertise in MDM (Master Data Management) and/or PIM (Product Information Management).
• Able to communicate with technical and non-technical peers and stakeholders.
• Expertise in modernizing master (core) data domains and designing scalable, interoperable data architectures for complex legacy systems.
• Experience in the retail space, driving digital transformation and optimizing data quality management.
• Expected to modernize data domains and design scalable, interoperable data architectures for complex legacy systems, focusing on the product (item) domain.
• Research, inform, propose, and decide on build versus buy decisions.
• participate where needed without prompting.
• Ability to move between organizations and projects effectively.
• Participates in efforts, both strategic and technical; works collaboratively and cross-functionally to remove roadblocks.
• Participates in executive leadership level discussions and initiatives, including VP and above.

What will set you apart:

• Previous experience with greenfield implementation(s) of Stiveo or similar products
• Quickly upskills to assist and drive value in any project.
• Writes high-quality code that builds credibility.
• Balances technology legacy and prior circumstances.
• Engages objectively, works successfully in any stack.
• Balances efficiency and quality for timely outcomes.
• Balances time between code and people issues.
• Reinforces good code review discipline.
• Drives a culture of simplicity over complexity.
• Builds a culture of best engineering practices.
• Mentors engineers and grows their talents.
• Possesses broad experience in patterns, processes, and architecture.
• Learns quickly and directs teams to needed resources.
• Monitors the technology horizon; teaches others to do the same.
• Uses data and evidence to drive recommendations and strategies.
• Leads through influence without direct authority.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.