Job title: Global Senior Web Solution Architect

Company: Mars

Job description: Job Description:

Job Description:

The Global Senior Web Solution Architect designs and supports the development of technology assets to ensure that our strategic web technologies platform meets existing and future business needs in alignment with architectural standards. The role holder is a world class technical leader in the web architecture field with an understanding of business goals, web strategies having technical depth in associated technologies. Moreover, focus on creating efficient, scalable, and secure web systems that align with an organization’s business goals and technological requirements.

What are we looking for?

A Web Architect who is passionate about engineering, building, and extending a modern, outstanding web site system to launch our iconic brands around the globe and elevate our web consumer experiences. * Have experience working within the Acquia Cloud Site Factory (5 years+) having most or all Drupal certifications and aspiring to remain or become a world class expert in this field

• Drupal development experience (7 years+)
• ReactJS development experience (3 years+)
• Web architecture experience (7 years+)
• Mobile architecture experience (Nice to have)
• Other Advanced JavaScript Frameworks (i.e., AngularJS, VueJS, NextJS) [Nice to have]
• Multiple & extended experiences in designing, developing, testing, or supporting consumer facing and commerce web sites.
• Ability to collaborate in a virtual and global product team following agile run methodologies (Agile).
• Any experience and knowledge in digital marketing, integration with enterprise systems (CDP (Consumer Data Platform), SFMC (Salesforce Marketing Cloud), Where-To-Buy, Ratings and Review, Digital Asset Management,) or Web3 is appreciated.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Understand the business requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Design the overall architecture of web applications (inclld, considering factors such as performance, scalability, security, and usability.
• Provide technical leadership to development teams, guiding them in making architecture and design decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, project managers, and stakeholders, to ensure that the technical vision is executed effectively.
• Define and architect Drupal installation profiles and modules (both custom modules and those provided from the community).
• Design the architecture of React-based applications. Create a high-level structure that outlines how different components, modules, and data flow will interact to meet the project’s goals and requirements.
• Define the high-level system architecture, including components, modules, databases, APIs (Application Programming Interface), and integrations. Create architectural diagrams and documentation to communicate the design to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Supports validation of platform capabilities roadmap in scope as well as its execution on time, budget with required quality
• Based on project requirements and industry best practices, they recommend and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools to build the web solution. This includes evaluating emerging technologies and assessing their potential benefits.
• Ensure that the designed systems can handle increasing loads and maintain performance under heavy usage. They make decisions regarding load balancing, caching, database optimization, and other techniques to enhance scalability and responsiveness. Prioritize the security of the web solution, implementing best practices to protect against common vulnerabilities, such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and data breaches. Also, ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards (e.g., GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability).
• Oversee the development process by conducting code reviews, ensuring that the codebase aligns with the architectural guidelines and best coding practices. This helps maintain code quality, consistency, and adherence to architectural principles.
• Evaluate and audit the platforms and Technolgies at the periodic intervals to ensure gaps are addressed proactively.
• Mentor junior team members, guiding them in improving their technical skills and understanding of architectural concepts. Also, organize workshops and training sessions to promote knowledge sharing within the development team.
• When challenges or issues arise during development, step in to provide expert guidance and problem-solving skills. Analyze technical obstacles and propose effective solutions to keep the project on track.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders, including business analysts, project managers, and executives, to ensure that the architectural decisions align with business objectives.
• Must stay updated with the latest trends, tools, and best practices in web development and architecture. They invest time in continuous learning to maintain their expertise.
• Monitoring progress of project, identifying risks, and ensuring that the architectural vision is realized throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborates with enterprise architecture, information security and applications and infrastructure teams to produce optimal designs and get their approvals.
• Participates to / Leads the elaboration of work programs, planning or strategic orientation documents

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

Expected salary:

Location: Chicago, IL

Job date: Fri, 08 Sep 2023 02:42:45 GMT

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