Staff Architect

Headquartered in Milpitas, California (U.S.A.), GSPANN provides consulting and IT services to global clients, ranging from mid‑size to Fortune 500 companies. With our experience in retail, high‑technology, and manufacturing, we help our clients to transform and deliver business value by optimizing their IT capabilities, practices, and operations. Counting on our ten offices, including four global delivery centers, and approximately 1400 employees globally, we offer the intimacy of a boutique consultancy with capabilities of a large IT services firm. Location: SFO, CA Duration: Long term contract Description As an Enterprise Architect, you will be responsible for managing Enterprise‑wide solutions to include specific expertise in Digital, E‑Commerce, Data, MarTech, AI/ML and Cloud solutions. Lead the Architecture and design of business and tech initiatives related to personalization across different systems and applications including Ecommerce, Web/Mobile, Digital Marketing, Data and AI/ML. Lead vendor selection for the new technologies, tools and capabilities. Define selection criteria, RFI, RFP, RFQ and make relevant vendor and product choices. Drive innovation in the Digital Marketing AI/ML space (Cloud Adoption, Microservices, Omni‑Channel and marketing platforms, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence). Demonstrate our Sephora values of Passion for Client Service, Innovation, Expertise, Balance, Respect for All, Teamwork, and Initiative. We’re excited about you if you have/are: Extensive knowledge and proven experience with existing Digital, E‑Commerce and Web technologies and tools Foundational understanding of how internet and web works object‑oriented programing RDBMS and modern NoSQL database designs and querying languages Microservices and REST services Expertise in the E‑Commerce, Digital domains, Personalization, AI/ML and related technologies good knowledge/Exposure on Digital Marketing tools and technologies Extensive experience in supporting large scale E‑Commerce and Digital presence Highly experienced in architecting modern architectures based on Cloud and Microservices Experience with next generation technologies to build digital experiences and capabilities is desired (AI, ML) Experience with one or more public clouds MS Azure, AWS, GCP Experience with modern microservices architecture using Service Mesh, API Gateways, Native Cloud Technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) Jack of All trades (Ability to have engaging and thoughtful discussions with large cross functional teams like Engineering, DevOps, Database, Networking, Infrastructure, Data, EDW as well as ability to deep dive into the specifics of a solution and ability to challenge and ask the right questions) Being obsessed with creating quality business and user facing solutions and living for face‑to‑face interactions with them to develop goals, strategies, and technology solutions. Seeking opportunities to leverage existing and new technologies to create Sephora’s technological future. Bachelor’s degree (master's preferred) 10+ years of experience as an Enterprise Architect 15+ years of experience with Digital and E‑Commerce space (E‑Commerce, Web Architecture, Personalization, Data, Loyalty, Digital Marketing) Working at GSPANN GSPANN is a diverse, prosperous, and rewarding place to work. We provide competitive benefits, educational assistance, and career growth opportunities to our employees. Every employee is valued for their talent and contribution. Working with us will give you an opportunity to work globally with some of the best brands in the industry. The company does and will take affirmative action to employ and advance in the employment of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and to treat qualified individuals without discrimination based on their physical or mental disability status. GSPANN is an equal opportunity employer for minorities/females/veterans/disabled. #J-18808-Ljbffr