Principal Architect - AdTech

Chicago 23 months agoFull-time External
Negotiable
Description We have a wide variety of career opportunities around the world — come find yours Loyalty Loyalty is responsible for the strategic planning, development and execution of our MileagePlus programs and the associated partnership development and marketing Job overview and responsibilities • Exciting opportunity to be a part of a brand new best-in-class product & engineering team to create the world’s first travel media network from the world’s best and largest airline • An AdTech architect plays a strategic role in designing and overseeing the implementation of advertising technology solutions • Responsibilities include creating scalable and efficient architecture, integrating new technologies, and ensuring compatibility with diverse platforms • This role requires deep expertise in AdTech, a strong understanding of system scalability, and the ability to provide technical leadership for the development team • Effective communication skills are crucial for collaborating with stakeholders to align technology solutions with business goals • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence • Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in adTech, influencing the continuous improvement of our systems • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring the seamless operation of our ad-serving infrastructure • Design implementation roadmap and Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and ensure alignment with business objectives • Analyze all quality attributes such as security, performance, maintainability, scalability, reliability, and cost of a product • Translate technical project details (e.g., the structure, characteristics, behavior, and other aspects of software) into a language that management and non-technical stakeholders can understand Qualifications Required • Bachelor’s degree • Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field • 8+ years of experience in an information technology solutions architecture role • Extensive experience in adTech, with a proven track record of designing and implementing large-scale ad delivery systems • In-depth knowledge of adTech standards and protocols (VAST, VPAID, OpenRTB) and real-time bidding (RTB) • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++ • Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams • Experience with cloud-based services (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud) • Familiarity with data analytics tools for performance monitoring and optimization • Previous experience in architecting solutions for programmatic advertising and ad exchanges • Experience with online user data privacy a plus – including best practices, and Consent / Identity Management tools • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship • Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification • Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position Preferred • Master's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT