Solution Architect (Sitecore) at Kimberly-Clark Corporation in Roswell, Georgia

Job Description:

Solution Architect (Sitecore)

Job Description

We’re powered by the group energy of collaboration

When we put our heads together, our thought processes build on each other to produce better solutions. If you enjoy expressing your ideas while respecting those of others, we invite you to add your voice to this exciting process. We credit the stimulating perspectives that keep us ahead to the diversity of our workforce. We welcome, include, and promote people of all backgrounds.

Solution Architect

The Consumer and Marketing Technologies Department is the IT Engine that delivers robust solutions to Kimberly-Clark’s marketing teams by working with the appropriate internal and external resources including vendor partners. Our goal is to deliver innovative, efficient and cost-effective solutions to meet enterprise needs thereby driving business growth and profitability.

The Solution Architect is a technology leader who will be responsible for architecting a global Web Experience Platform with Sitecore that provides relevant content, collaboration capabilities for consumers. The architect has the key responsibility to build web sites, mobile apps etc. that meet the regional priorities while realizing the global platform vision. The platform will be built using Sitecore and will seamlessly integrate with the rest of the marketing ecosystem.  The architect should strive to minimize customization while offering the right level of flexibility through configuration. As a hands-on expert, the architect will ensure that the components and integrations are loosely coupled to be re-used across global implementations in a cost-effective way without compromising the business needs. This role will work with appropriate global teams to ensure compliance with the enterprise security guidelines.

Key Accountabilities

• Participate in requirements gathering to solidify requirements and determine the best technical solution to meet the business needs. 


• Design, develop and implement new templates, components, and responsive web pages/sites in Sitecore to support the expansion of the core Sitecore platform.  Support Kimberly-Clark’s development and security standards while developing. 


• Work closely with the Digital Producers and/or Marketing organization on the implementation of new capabilities 


• Ensure quality delivery by performing design reviews, code walkthroughs / review to ensure adherence to standards and security guidelines.


• Provide technical due diligence of software products and platforms. Create technical assessments, based on criteria including cost, security, vendor fit, alignment to objectives, reliability, and scalability


• Perform root-cause analysis of application related incidents and help improve the status quo through innovative solutions.


• Drive improvements in engineering practices to optimize cost and quality


• Maintain and evolve cultural awareness; act with global fluency. Adopt a test and learn, fail fast mindset with calculated risk taking.


• Act as a disruptive change agent fluidly moving back and forth between transformation initiatives and day-to-day business as usual. Delivers right mix of operations, delivery, strategy and innovation.

Skills / Experience Required

• Bachelor’s of Computer Science or a related field is required


• 10+ years of IT experience in the development of scalable consumer facing digital solutions (consumer websites, web applications, mobile sites etc.) in NET/ C# / MVC with a key focus on performance, security, and scalability·


• 4-6 years of hands-on Sitecore solution development experience with Sitecore versions 8.x or higher required


• Good insight with front end development using JavaScript (jQuery plus Node, Angular, or React), CSS, and HTML required


• Proven experience upgrading consumer facing websites from Sitecore 7.x to Sitecore 8.x or 9.x is a plus


• Proven experience setting up Sitecore xDB and Personalization features in Sitecore is a plus.


• Sitecore Professional Developer Certification is a plus


• Strong experience with one of the search technologies is desired: Coveo (On Prem, Cloud), SOLR, Lucene


• Domain experience in digital marketing is preferred. Strong functional background that provides solid understanding of CPG business along with detailed technical knowledge of industry leading systems and applications in the digital marketing area is an advantage.


• Experience designing and optimizing relational databases and stored procedures for optimal performance and/or maintainability Experience with SQL Server is a must, experience with MongoDB is a plus


• Proven experience working with integrations to SalesForce Marketing Cloud, SAP Gigya etc..


• Experience with HTML5, Bootstrap, Foundation for mobile/responsive design will be a plus


• Good understanding data privacy and data protection regulations like GDPR, CCPA is desired


• Good understanding in MuleSoft API designing (SOAP/REST) is desired


• Experience working on an agile team adopting DevOps and CI/CD using TFS/Azure DevOps


• Experience with Cloud ecosystems including Azure, Sitecore Cloud or AWS is a plus

Kimberly-Clark makes the essentials for a better life with well-known brands that matter every day – at home, school, work and on the go. Throughout our 148 years, we have challenged conventional wisdom to innovate products that better meet the needs of consumers. We have created new categories with top brands like Kleenex®, and redefined categories with Huggies® and U by Kotex®. While growing our $18+ billion global business, we help build careers through collaborative teams that push boundaries and endless opportunities to work with some of the world’s most recognized brands. Our 43,000 employees are changing the world for the better, too, generously giving back to communities and causes around the globe. 

For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world.  We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers.  When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

With an inclusive culture, our employees – and the original thinking they bring to Kimberly-Clark – make us stronger.  EOE disability/vet.

K-C requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based.  In the event an applicant does not have current work authorization, K-C will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization.  However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.

Global VISA and Relocation Specifications:

K-C will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role, including assistance to obtain proper work authorization.  The benefits provided will be per the terms of K-C’s applicable mobility policies.  The benefits/policy provided will decided in K-C’s sole discretion.

Primary Location

USA-GA-Atlanta-Roswell

Additional Locations

USA-TX-Dallas

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Salary:

$8,500.00

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