Principal Architect

  • Full-time

Company Description

Epsilon is the leader in outcome-based marketing. We enable marketing that’s built on proof, not promises. Through Epsilon PeopleCloud, the marketing platform for personalizing consumer journeys with performance transparency, Epsilon helps marketers anticipate, activate and prove measurable business outcomes. Powered by CORE ID®, the most accurate and stable identity management platform representing 200+ million people, Epsilon’s award-winning data and technology is rooted in privacy by design and underpinned by powerful AI. With more than 50 years of experience in personalization and performance working with the world’s top brands, agencies and publishers, Epsilon is a trusted partner leading CRM, digital media, loyalty and email programs. Positioned at the core of Publicis Groupe, Epsilon is a global company with over 8,000 employees in over 40 offices around the world. For more information, visit epsilon.com. Follow us on Twitter at @EpsilonMktg.

Job Description

  • An architect must be capable to choose an appropriate framework based on the application size, target users, community support
  • Implement a TDD (Test Driven Development) approach using various unit testing frameworks like Jasmin, Mocha, Karma, PhantomJS
  • Automate build process, simplify the front end build using task runners
  • Responsible for code quality, implement best practices, technical guidance in terms of design and code approach
  • Analyzes, designs, programs, debugs and modifies software enhancements and/or new products used in local, networked, or other programs
  • Code may be used in commercial or end-user applications, such as materials management, financial management, HRIS, or desktop applications products
  • Using current programming language and technologies writes code, completes programming, and performs testing and debugging of applications 
  • Completes documentation and procedures for installation and maintenance
  • Collaborates with technical and non-technical associates to understand the user and organizational needs specific to at least one system process or component on projects within the manager’s domain
  • Completes coding using proper coding and quality standards
  • May interact with users to define system requirements and/or necessary modifications
  • Size and estimate development efforts
  • Define and manage development build plans
  • Defines site objectives by analyzing user requirements and envisioning system features and functionality
  • Is an expert with cross-browser and different device testing and debugging
  • Possesses expertise in performance optimization using tools such as YSlow or PageSpeed 
  • Is an expert with custom written JavaScript 
  • Is an expert in SEO/SEM best practices
  • Is an expert in w3c web standards and web accessibility
  • Completes applications development by coordinating requirements, schedules and activities
  • Contributes to team meetings by troubleshooting development and production problems across multiple environments and operating platforms 
  • Supports users by developing architectural documentation and assistance tools 
  • Updates job knowledge by researching new internet/intranet technologies and software products by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks and participating in professional organizations
  • Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests
  • Explores opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
  • Technical mentorship and guidance to junior developers

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of professional experience
  • Requires 12 years of related experience in software development and 3+ years as an architect
  • Degree required

Technical Requirements:

  • One should be in the Architect role for at least 3 years
  • One should have a hands-on experience working with multiple FED frameworks like JQuery, Angular, React, Node JS, Mongo DB (MEAN or MERN)
  • Good to have exposure to App development
  • Ability to debug the code issues and drive technical team for solving those issues
  • One should have been good exposure in pre-sales activities like proposal building (RFI, RFP) and proposing new UI based solutions
  • Ability to define and measure the Non-Functional requirements like Scalability, Performance and Security
  • Good understanding of the latest technologies and trends under FED landscape
  • Familiarity with front-end build tools, such as Grunt and Gulp
  • Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as GIT/SVN
  • Knowledge with Software Requirements and Software Development Process

Other Skills We'd Like:

  • Excellent knowledge in the following areas: 

- Domain and industry knowledge 
- All phases of the development cycle including concept, technical design, prototype, code development, testing, release to QA and implementation 
- Proposes solutions to high-level business issues as they impact overall project plans

  • Utilizes skills in the following areas:

- Analysis and design at the multiple project level 
- Research, analysis and problem resolution 
- Communication and interpersonal 
- Organizational and time management

  • Able to create deliverables for each phase of the development cycle
  • Able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and remain flexible to changing requirements
  • Able to provide reasonable project estimates including effort and cost; able to adjust estimates as appropriate and necessary
  • SME thought leader (supports the organization’s processes and procedures and can implement a new product or major modification/improvement independently from start to finish) 
  • Support organizational strategies and provides organizational improvement
  • Identifies appropriate risk and develops a mitigation plan
  • Researches market to identify and upcoming technology to implement within the company
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