Ulta Beauty · 1 day ago
IT Architect - MarTech
Bolingbrook, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$119K/yr - $170K/yr
7+ years expUlta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer, recognized for its commitment to professional empowerment and technological innovation. They are seeking a MarTech Solution Architect who will design and implement digital marketing transformations, focusing on data architecture and integration strategies to enhance omni-channel marketing efforts.
BeautyConsumer GoodsCosmeticsRetail
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain a robust data architecture to support MarTech platforms, ensuring scalability and efficiency
Develop and optimize data models for audience segmentation, personalization, and campaign orchestration
Define data governance and security practices to ensure compliance with privacy regulations such as GDPR and CCPA
Design and implement scalable, performant, and cost-effective data architectures leveraging cloud-native services (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery, AWS Redshift, Azure Synapse)
Lead the integration of MarTech platforms, including CRMs, CDPs, analytics tools, and marketing automation systems
Establish data pipelines and workflows for real-time data activation and customer insights
Collaborate with IT and data engineering teams to implement APIs, ETL processes, and cloud data infrastructure
Define integration strategies, including APIs, data / event streaming, and ETL processes, ensuring seamless connectivity
Develop scalable and reusable integration frameworks to support organizational growth
Ensure integrations comply with data privacy and security standards
Lead the development and implementation of integrations using various methods, including APIs (REST, SOAP), ETL processes, message queues, and other integration technologies
Develop and maintain custom integrations and extensions for Adobe Experience Cloud components
Ensure data quality and consistency across all integrated systems through data validation and transformation processes
Implement monitoring and alerting mechanisms to proactively identify and resolve integration issues
Stay current with advancements in MarTech tools and recommend solutions to improve marketing capabilities
Evaluate and onboard new technologies that align with business objectives and technical needs
Act as a subject matter expert in MarTech data architecture and strategy within the organization
Work closely with stakeholders across marketing, analytics, and IT to align technical architecture with business goals
Provide technical mentorship and training to team members on MarTech systems and data management best practices
Establish monitoring and logging solutions to ensure integration health and performance
Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues in real-time
Continuously optimize integration workflows for efficiency and reliability
Ensure all integrations adhere to security best practices and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)
Implement appropriate security measures to protect sensitive customer data
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, STEM or marketing field
7+ years of overall experience in information technology including 5+ years of experience in data architecture, with a focus on MarTech systems and integrations
Strong knowledge of AEP components, including Real-Time Customer Data Platform (RT-CDP), Identity Service, and Activation workflows
Proficient in API development, RESTful services, and JSON
Experience with tools and platforms like MuleSoft, Talend, or similar integration frameworks
Familiarity with data modeling, schema creation, and ETL pipelines within AEP
Expertise in authentication protocols (OAuth, SAML) and security best practices
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex data concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional project delivery
Preferred
Certification in relevant MarTech platforms (e.g., Adobe Certified Expert, Salesforce certifications)
Experience with event-driven architectures and real-time data processing tools like Kafka or Snowflake
Familiarity with artificial intelligence and machine learning applications in marketing
Benefits
Paid time off
Health
Dental
Vision
Life and disability benefits
Company
Ulta Beauty
Ulta Beauty is a beauty retailer that offers a wide range of products including cosmetics, fragrances, skincare, and hair care.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2020 (9)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$266.3MKey Investors
Berkshire HathawayDimensional Fund Advisors
2024-08-14Post Ipo Equity· $266.3M
2016-10-11Post Ipo Equity
2007-10-25IPO
Leadership Team
Chris Lialios
Interim Chief Financial Officer
Kecia Steelman
President & Chief Operating Officer
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