Blend · 1 month ago
Solutions Architect - Senior Manager
Columbia, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
10+ years expBlend is a premier AI services provider, committed to co-creating meaningful impact for its clients through the power of data science, AI, technology, and people. The Platform Architect will be responsible for designing processes and integrations of marketing and platform data into holistic impact-driven solutions, while leading a team of developers and engineers to solve complex data challenges.
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Responsibilities
Design and architect scalable, robust, and secure marketing, advertising and customer experience technology solutions addressing emerging technology, best practices, and durability
Navigate complex enterprise data ecosystems to draw out key requirements and dependencies in existing setups. Identify new opportunities where Blend can continue to provide technical consulting guidance
Lead the integration of Martech, Adtech, and CX platforms, ensuring integration with existing systems and data flows
Collaborate with marketing, IT, and other stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical requirements. Align technical requirements to positive business outcomes
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of developers and engineers, and ensure adherence to solution design throughout the development process
Lead and contribute to strategic guidance and client tech assessments as a SME
Create architecture diagrams at the conceptual, logical, and physical levels as needed to illustrate solution design. Create data flow diagrams
Ensure the reliability, performance, and scalability of client tech stacks
Develop and maintain documentation for architecture, processes, and systems
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to platform integrations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
10+ years of experience in Martech, Adtech, and CX platform architecture, integration and implementation
Demonstrated success designing solutions for highly matrixed enterprise organizations
Strong technical expertise in Martech platforms (e.g., Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Adobe Experience Cloud), Adtech solutions (e.g., Google Marketing Platform, The Trade Desk, LiveRamp), and CX platforms (e.g., Qualtrics, Pega, Optimizely)
Proficiency in programming languages such as JavaScript, Python, and query languages such as SQL
Experience designing systems integrated with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, with an understanding of products within these
In-depth understanding of data management and data integration processes
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Proven track record of successfully leading technical projects from conception to completion
Preferred
Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
Certifications in relevant Cloud, Martech, Adtech, or CX platforms
Experience with AI and machine learning applications in marketing
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies
Company
Blend
Blend is a premier AI services provider, committed to co-creating meaningful impact for its clients through the power of data science, AI, technology, and people.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$100MKey Investors
Recognize Partners
2022-08-09Private Equity· $100M
Leadership Team
Patrick Hennessy
Chief Executive Officer
Rob Fuller
Chief Solutions Officer
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