Architect, Data Engineering

Merge•Kansas City, KS

1d•$114,000 - $138,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At MERGE, we are Built Different . We are a marketing and technology agency purpose-built for the intersection of health and wellness—where human impact matters most. By weaving storytelling through technology, we move beyond traditional engagement to Whole Human Marketing. This approach recognizes that humans are multidimensional and complex, and uses AI to ensure every brand interaction feels natural, contextual, and relevant. This commitment to human-first innovation is what brings us together and propels us forward. We are united by our North Star: to unite people and brands to empower healthier, happier lives. Emerge to the Top of Your Career At MERGE, we strive to create a superior work experience where talented and ambitious people grow. An experience that encourages people to think higher and feel deeper. An experience where people engage their minds and hearts to do the best work of their careers. In this role, you will… Navigate the Ecosystem: Manage and optimize Digital Asset Management (DAM) platforms across diverse MarTech ecosystems, ensuring assets are organized, searchable, and accessible. Drive Strategy & Governance: Implement data governance policies, including metadata management, taxonomy structures, and access control to ensure consistency across client workstreams. Collaborate for Success: Partner with Creative, Technology, and Client Service teams to establish a shared understanding of asset requirements and solve complex integration challenges. Optimize Performance: Monitor DAM platform health, analyze workflow efficiency, and perform capacity planning to support future scalability. Innovate & Automate: Evaluate new DAM technologies and orchestration tools to automate testing, streamline uploads, and manage global environments. Be Accountable and Responsible Pilot the Solution: Take the helm to navigate complex asset migrations and system implementations, acting as a trusted advisor to clients. Establish Standards: Set delivery standards through detailed process documentation with an emphasis on repeatability and scale. Mentor Your Mates: Provide technical guidance and training to junior crew members, ensuring they follow procedures and maintain quality standards. Lead Discovery: Facilitate sessions with stakeholders to define asset requirements that answer key business questions.

Requirements

4-8 years of experience in Digital Asset Management, MarTech operations, or a related field.
Proven experience managing DAMs in multiple MarTech ecosystems (e.g., Adobe Experience Manager, Sitecore, Aprimo, Widen, or Bynder).
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve challenges independently or collaboratively.
Proficiency in metadata standards, taxonomy development, and an understanding of API integrations between DAMs and CMS/Social platforms.
Strong ability to influence decisions and mentor others while promoting a culture of inclusivity and respect.
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Responsibilities

Manage and optimize Digital Asset Management (DAM) platforms across diverse MarTech ecosystems, ensuring assets are organized, searchable, and accessible.
Implement data governance policies, including metadata management, taxonomy structures, and access control to ensure consistency across client workstreams.
Partner with Creative, Technology, and Client Service teams to establish a shared understanding of asset requirements and solve complex integration challenges.
Monitor DAM platform health, analyze workflow efficiency, and perform capacity planning to support future scalability.
Evaluate new DAM technologies and orchestration tools to automate testing, streamline uploads, and manage global environments.
Pilot complex asset migrations and system implementations, acting as a trusted advisor to clients.
Set delivery standards through detailed process documentation with an emphasis on repeatability and scale.
Provide technical guidance and training to junior crew members, ensuring they follow procedures and maintain quality standards.
Facilitate sessions with stakeholders to define asset requirements that answer key business questions.