Manager, Architecture

Leading digital performance marketing agency seeks a Manager, Architecture Do you have the enthusiasm to rise to each challenge, the execution to drive outrageous performance, the curiosity to continually expand your knowledge, and the courage to propose original solutions to perplexing problems? Then you may have just found the perfect opportunity at a performance marketing agency like no other. Job Overview: Are you ready to shape the future of cutting-edge software systems? As Manager, Architecture at our leading digital performance marketing agency, you'll be at the forefront of designing and architecting complex, scalable, and high-performance distributed systems, and ensuring our solutions are built to the highest standards. Your role will be pivotal in selecting and integrating the latest technologies, ensuring adoption and compliance across the department, and acting as a key liaison between business leaders and technical experts. If you thrive on innovation, love tackling challenging problems, and are passionate about staying ahead of industry trends, then this is the role for you. Join us and be a driving force in our mission to deliver exceptional software solutions! Sound like your kind of thing? Let's get to the details! What you get: The opportunity to shape the future—yours and ours—at one of the world's most significant performance marketing agencies with offices across the US, Canada, and Europe. A diverse, equitable, and inclusive (DEI) environment where you can bring your whole self to work. A host of perks and benefits, including flexible hours, retirement plans, medical benefits, hybrid working models, employee assistance, and days off to recharge. What we get: An experienced Software Architect with a proven track record in designing complex, scalable, and highly integrated distributed systems. An experienced developer with 8+ years of experience in building enterprise-grade software. An expert in best practice standards for enterprise software development. An expert in cloud technologies such as Azure or AWS. A security-minded individual who ensures the security of software solutions and implements measures to protect against vulnerabilities. A collaborative team player who can act as a liaison between stakeholders, including business leaders, developers, and other team members. A tech-savvy professional who stays current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in software development, particularly in C#, Azure, and the Microsoft Stack. Responsibilities: Define the architecture and technical roadmap of the software systems, including the overall structure, components, and their integrations. Create and maintain architectural documentation, including design specifications, system diagrams, and usage guidelines. Take ownership of the Architecture review and auditing process, ensuring department-wide compliance. Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools that align with the project requirements and organizational goals. Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies, continuously improving the architecture to leverage new advancements. Act as a liaison between stakeholders, including business leaders, developers, and other team members, to ensure that technical solutions meet business needs. Design and plan for system integrations with other applications and services, ensuring compatibility and data flow. Provide guidance and mentorship to development teams, ensuring adherence to architectural standards and best practices. Establish and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and best practices to ensure high-quality software delivery. Identify potential risks in the architecture and design, proposing mitigation strategies to address them. Analyze system performance and scalability, making recommendations for improvements and optimizations. What's next? We simply want to know what makes you special. Send us an application that showcases your talent—and your personality—and shows us how you would thrive in our unique agency environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr