Associate Principal Architect, PIM (Contract)

We are actively looking for a Lead Technical Analyst (Engagement Lead) to join our Data Management team! This position will be responsible for leading some of our most complex PIM project engagements. You will be working with a team of talented developers, leads, SME’s, and architects to tackle important problems and resolve complex issues for some of the best companies and most recognizable brands on the Internet. This role requires a combination of technical expertise, business acumen, and client service to be successful. As the day-to-day “face” of the Data Management team on an engagement not only will you be managing the Data Management delivery, but you will serve as a “partner” with our clients, working collaboratively to address current challenges and looking ahead to tackle future needs. You will be working in a distributed environment and must be able to be proactive and reach out to co-workers and clients on a regular basis. On occasion you may be asked to travel on-site for client workshops and other requirements.

If you thrive in an environment where you are surrounded by motivated, energetic developers and technologists consider this opportunity the next step for you!

Role and Responsibilities

• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders within client organizations.
• Experience leading technical and non-technical delivery teams.
• Experience mentoring junior team members.
• Actively participated in scalable website and web application development
• Experience with developing estimates and pitch proposals in conjunction with Business Development.
• Hands-on experience with rich web front-end development frameworks and patterns – CSS, Html, JavaScript, RWD, PWA, React, Angular, HTML5
• Hands-on experience designing/developing/consuming APIs (REST, GraphQL)
• Hands-on experience working with relational databases and writing advanced SQL
• Require minimal supervision and provide oversight for assigned projects




Nice to Have’s:

• eCommerce platform engineering/business certifications.
• PIM / MDM certifications (Akeneo, Enterworks, Salsify, other major enterprise PIM platform)
• Other eCommerce platform experience (Magento, Shopify, Elastic path, Digital River)
• Exposure to Data Management platforms (PIM, MDM, DAM, etc.) 
• CMS exposure (AEM, Drupal, etc.)
• Exposure to Product Syndication platforms (ProductsUp, Syndigo, Salsify, Feedonomics, etc.)
• Exposure to ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft, etc.)
• Experience presenting at industry conferences
• Experience writing Articles and Blog posts.