Distinguished Architect
About The Position
Cadent ignites seamless connections between brands, publishers & consumers. Our predictive AI orchestrates outcomes on any platform customers are on, across any media they consume & at any stage of the journey. To learn more, please visit Cadent.com. We are seeking a visionary and highly-skilled Distinguished Architect to join our senior technology leadership team. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining and driving the overall technology vision and architectural strategy for the company. You will take a broad perspective, ensuring that our platforms are scalable, sustainable, and aligned with our strategic business goals. This role is critical in shaping the future of our Ad Tech landscape, leading complex analytics initiatives, and collaborating with senior leadership to drive technology investments and innovation across the organization.
Requirements
- Demonstrable experience defining and evolving enterprise-wide architecture in a high-growth, data-intensive industry, preferably Ad Tech.
- Proven track record of leading large-scale, complex technology initiatives from design to implementation.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, agile environment and collaborating with cross-functional product and engineering teams.
- Expert-level knowledge of large-scale system architecture, Python, and cloud platforms (GCP strongly preferred, AWS a plus).
- Deep understanding of data architecture, microservices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and designing for high availability and performance.
- Familiarity with a diverse technology landscape, including languages like Java/.NET and modern enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF).
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate a technical vision to all levels of the organization.
- Strong analytical, strategic, and critical thinking skills.
- A passion for innovation and the ability to influence, lead, and mentor others.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.
Responsibilities
- Technology Vision & Strategy: Define and communicate the architectural vision for the company, with a focus on long-term scalability and sustainability across our platforms.
- Strategic Leadership: Collaborate with senior leadership to shape technology investments and innovation, ensuring architectural principles are aligned with business outcomes.
- Analytics & Data Architecture: Lead the technical strategy for complex, cross-functional analytics initiatives, designing robust and future-proof analytics platforms.
- Governance & Standards: Set the architectural standards, patterns, and frameworks to be used by all engineering teams to ensure consistency and quality.
- Solution Architecture: Provide hands-on architectural expertise to solve critical business challenges and guide teams in implementing robust, scalable solutions.
- Mentorship & Industry Influence: Mentor senior engineers and architects within the organization and represent Cadent's technology vision within the wider Ad Tech industry.
Benefits
- Inclusive health, dental, and vision plans built to support diverse lifestyles
- Enhanced support for reproductive health, family planning, and new parents
- Employer contribution to HSA
- Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, LegalEase Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident coverages
- Generous and inclusive paid parental leave
- Mental health support and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Free access to the Calm App
- Monthly Wellness reimbursement
- Special discounts through LifeMart and Plum Benefits
- Flexible Time Off (FTO) policy and company breaks
- 11 observed Federal holidays
- Summer Fridays between Memorial Day and Labor Day
- Employee Resource Groups that foster connection and community
- DEI programming and initiatives
- Company-sponsored events to bring employees together
- Offices across the U.S., including Manhattan, Philadelphia, and San Jose
- 401(k) participation with discretionary employer match
- Life, Short-term, and Long-term Disability coverage
- Cell phone and WiFi stipend
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Access to certified financial coaches and planning tools
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
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