SUMMARY: AutoZone is seeking a Cloud Architect for the IT Marketing team, driving innovative and scalable solutions to deliver unified and personalized customer experience across all channels. This role will focus on developing cloud-native architectures, integrating AI/ML-based recommendations, and leveraging third-party marketing and analytics platforms to enhance customer engagement and insights. You will shape the technical strategy, architect solutions that prioritize scalability, security, and resilience, and foster a culture of technical excellence within the team. With a focus on building a data-driven marketing platform, this role is instrumental in delivering predictive advice, personalized recommendations, and seamless customer interactions. Key Responsibilities: + Architectural Leadership: + Design and implement cloud-native solutions for marketing applications, ensuring scalability, resilience, and performance. + Define and maintain a technical roadmap aligned with enterprise cloud strategies, integrating AI/ML and analytics capabilities. + Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices for cloud architecture, security, and data privacy. + Leverage expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to design and optimize cloud and hybrid-cloud solutions for marketing platforms. + Team & Talent Development: + Lead a team of IT professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability. + Mentor and coach team members to grow their technical expertise and leadership capabilities. + Promote best practices in software engineering, cloud architecture, and data integration. + Technical Execution: + Oversee the development and deployment of marketing platforms and integrations with third-party MarTech and analytics tools. + Partner with cross-functional teams to design APIs and services that enable domain-centric, customer-focused solutions. + Collaborate with Data Science and AI teams to integrate predictive analytics and machine learning into the marketing ecosystem. + Apply design expertise for seamless integration with enterprise systems, ensuring robust and efficient workflows. + Strategic Collaboration: + Build trusted relationships with business leaders and stakeholders to align technical solutions with strategic business goals. + Partner with vendors and service providers to evaluate and integrate leading enterprise solutions. + Act as a bridge between engineering teams and business partners, effectively communicating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. + Operational Excellence: + Drive the adoption of Agile methodologies and DevOps principles to streamline project delivery and operations. + Continuously monitor and optimize cloud costs, ensuring efficiency and sustainability. Requirements: + Education & Experience: + Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; advanced certifications in cloud architecture (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Architect) preferred. + 7–10 years of experience in IT leadership, with a focus on cloud architecture, application development, and Marketing solutions. + Technical Expertise: + Proven experience designing and implementing cloud-based architectures, particularly in marketing or customer-centric domains. + Strong understanding of API design, microservices architecture, and modern software development frameworks. + Experience with AI/ML integration, data analytics platforms, and customer data management. + Knowledge of SAP systems and their integration with marketing applications is a plus. + Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including its AI/ML and data analytics offerings, is highly desirable. + Familiarity with MarTech ecosystems and tools (e.g., Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Adobe Experience Cloud) is a plus. + Leadership & Collaboration: + Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams and manage complex technical projects. + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and align stakeholders at all levels. + Experience fostering an environment of continuous improvement and technical excellence. + Mindset & Work Ethic: + Passion for leveraging technology to enhance customer experiences and drive business outcomes. + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering high-impact solutions. + Commitment to fostering a culture of resilience, adaptability, and continuous learning. Benefits at AutoZone AutoZone cares about people. That’s why AutoZone offers thoughtful benefits programs designed to improve AutoZoners’ physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Some of these benefits include: + Competitive pay and time off + Unrivaled company culture + Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance options + 401(k) with Company match and Stock Purchase Plan + Mental and physical wellbeing programs + Opportunities for career growth and tuition reimbursement Eligibility and waiting period requirements may apply. Learn more about all that AutoZone has to offer on careers.autozone.com. An ONLINE APPLICATION is REQUIRED. Click the Apply button to complete your application. For step-by-step instructions on how to apply visit careers.autozone.com/candidateresources