Principal Data Architect

Job Description

This individual has expert technical and analytical skills in enterprise systems architecture and software, will be responsible for working with senior business and technical staff across all units in the company to formulate, maintain and communicate a cohesive systems architecture strategy. The candidate should have previous cloud architecture experience, a demonstrated track record of cloud native application development and production cloud infrastructure implementations. Current knowledge of the ongoing developments in cloud architecture and cloud management areas is also of importance for the successful candidate. Role includes the ability to provide architectural guidance for cloud native application design, infrastructure design, capacity planning, functionality testing, and load testing of cloud native applications and environments, as well as writing and enhancing cloud automation and provisioning scripts. The candidate should possess expert knowledge of AWS and/or DataBricks cloud platforms with experienced level of detail regarding application architecture and deployment in the public cloud. Minimal domestic travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Research and architect cloud native applications
• Configure and fine tune cloud automation framework
• Implement Terraform templates and private modules
• Design and implement complex CI/CD pipelines across multiple user bases
• Drive technical innovation and efficiency in cloud infrastructure operations via automation scripting and working with API's
• Develops and maintains the comprehensive systems architectures, frameworks, and application interfaces
• Reviews and approves technical designs for conformance to standards and architectural requirements
• Provides consultation and assists project teams in formulating solutions
• Identifies and understands the key drivers that impact the business
• Performs business and technical requirements analysis and review
• Proactively learns about and evaluates emerging technologies (reviewing technical journals, team sharing, mentors, vendors, peer groups, special training, etc.)
• Develops, monitors, and enforces technical standards
• Establish technical specifications that facilitate easy, accurate coding or scripting/configuration
• Executes risk assessment utilizing established methodologies
• Develops appropriate metrics to measure total system performance
• Applies an understanding of the key vulnerabilities related to data transfer between internal/external systems to maximize data security and integrity

Qualifications

• Solid understanding and application of Web Services, SOAs, Database Performance and Networking
• Expert at AWS and/or DataBricks cloud platforms
• Expert at Terraform IaC
• Substantial experience in building cloud native applications
• Substantial experience in building CI/CD pipelines with industry standard automation tools
• Understanding of Unix/Linux operating systems
• Experience with Container creation and management of fleets in public cloud
• Solid design and build experience of reference implementations of components and interfaces with new technologies
• Solid experience in designing for critical areas of security, performance, capacity, and maintainability
• Excellent design experience, including use of industry design patterns and best practices
• Excellent understanding of software development lifecycle
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid understanding of server/application deployment techniques, methodologies, and tools

Experience Required

• Experience with development and deployment of applications in public cloud
• Experience with cloud automation using IaC (Terraform, etc.)
• AWS/Azure Certification strongly preferred
• Experience deploying and operating Linux/Unix variants
• Performance Tuning, optimization, and advanced troubleshooting of systems Issues
• Strong shell scripting
• System & supporting hardware and software technologies, architectural principles, design standards and options
• Deep Technical knowledge of infrastructure services systems management and monitoring tools
• Understanding of complete data analytics stack and workflow, from ETL to data platform design to BI and analytics tools
• Extensive experience and understanding of large-scale infrastructure-as-a-service platforms (e.g. Amazon AWS, DataBricks, etc.)
• Software development experience with Python, Java , Spark and other Scripting languages
• Must have excellent architecture, design, operations support & troubleshooting skills (focus on systems integration and on the construction of messaging & middleware tools and frameworks to assist with systems, applications, and data integration)

Experience/Education

An undergraduate degree in Computer Science (or a similar field) or equivalent experience.

Salary Range: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00

The application deadline for this job posting is 10/27/2024

Additional Information

Epsilon at Our CORE  

Epsilon is a global advertising and marketing technology company positioned at the center of Publicis Groupe. Our products accelerate our clients’ ability to harness the power of their first-party data to activate campaigns across channels and devices, with an unparalleled ability to prove outcomes.  For decades, we’ve been helping marketers from the world’s top brands personalize experiences for millions of people with our cutting-edge technology, solutions and services. Our best-in-class identity gives brands a clear, privacy-safe view of their customers, which they can use across our suite of digital media, retail media, messaging and loyalty solutions. We process 400+ billion consumer actions each day and hold many patents of proprietary technology, including real-time modeling languages and consumer privacy advancements. Thanks to the work of every employee, Epsilon has been consistently recognized as industry-leading by Forrester, Adweek and the MRC.    

Epsilon has a core set of 5 values that define our culture and guide us to create value for our clients, our people and consumers. We are seeking candidates that align with our company values, demonstrate them and make them meaningful in their day-to-day work:  

• Act with integrity. We are transparent and have the courage to do the right thing. 
• Work together to win together. We believe collaboration is the catalyst that unlocks our full potential. 
• Innovate with purpose. We shape the market with big ideas that drive big outcomes. 
• Respect all voices. We embrace differences and foster a culture of connection and belonging. 
• Empower with accountability. We trust each other to own and deliver on common goals. 

Because You Matter 

As an Epsilon employee, you deserve perks and benefits that put you, your family and your finances first.  Our benefits encompass a wide range of offerings, including but not limited to the following:  

• Time to Recharge: Flexible time off (FTO), 14 paid holidays 
• Time to Recover: Paid sick time  
• Family Well-Being: Parental/new child leave, childcare & elder care assistance, adoption assistance  
• Extra Perks: Comprehensive health coverage, 401(k), tuition assistance, commuter benefits, professional development, employee recognition, charitable donation matching, health coaching and counseling  

Epsilon benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms.  

Epsilon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Epsilon’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on actual or perceived race, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy), marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, religion, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Epsilon also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. Epsilon will provide accommodations to applicants needing accommodations to complete the application process. Please reach out to LeaveofAbsence@epsilon.com to request an accommodation.

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