Principal Systems Architect (Marketing Technology)

Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Salary: $159,120–$258,570 per year

Company

hirify.global is a global manufacturer with a digital and technology division that develops connected, data-driven solutions using analytics, telematics, and AI.

What you will do

• Own the current-state, transition, and target-state architecture and multiyear roadmap for the digital marketing technology ecosystem.
• Translate business and technical requirements into application, platform, integration, data, infrastructure, and testing designs.
• Architect end-to-end content supply chains across Adobe Creative Cloud, agencies, source systems, Assets, Sites, PIM, commerce, and external channels.
• Define data-layer contracts, tagging standards, consent gating, identity and audience flows, API and event integrations, and data-quality controls.
• Lead architecture reviews, technical discovery, requirements walkthroughs, technology evaluations, and platform lifecycle decisions.
• Provide technical direction to delivery teams and partners, mentor architects and engineers, and communicate recommendations to executives.

Requirements

• Extensive IT and MarTech experience, including senior architecture leadership and delivery of complex digital transformation programs.
• Degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Enterprise DXP experience with AEM, Contentful, Uniform, or similar platforms, including headless and composable delivery models.
• Experience with React or Next.js, server rendering, edge platforms, CDNs, caching, accessibility, SEO, and web performance.
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Experience Cloud, PIM, commerce, DAM/CDN, media, social, analytics, BI, and customer-facing web ecosystems.
• Expertise in integrations, REST APIs, webhooks, OAuth/OIDC, SAML, event-driven processing, cloud architecture, CI/CD, security, privacy, and data governance.

Nice to have

• Architecture and platform certifications.
• Experience with structured content, DITA, and B2B manufacturing, industrial, dealer, or distributor ecosystems.
• Experience with Adobe Workfront, Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, Target, Experience Platform, Real-Time CDP, or Journey Optimizer.
• Experience mentoring technical talent and directing partners and vendors.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time off, holidays, volunteer time, parental leave, and adoption benefits.
• 401(k) savings plans, HSA, FSAs, disability benefits, and life insurance.
• Career development, tuition reimbursement, health lifestyle programs, and employee assistance.
• Incentive bonus, voluntary benefits, and employee discounts.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.