IT Architect - Back End

Overview

Live the experience. From professional empowerment to continual learning opportunities. From ongoing investment in new and emerging technologies to a career of self-determination. At Ulta Beauty, our tech team is critical to our scalability—and is recognized that way. We’ve been defined as a “mature start-up.” A place where interdepartmental exposure, open doors, and genuine collaboration is ubiquitous. Where challenges come fast and furious, requiring agility, mental dexterity, and creativity. Where our passion for better solutions drives us and is core to who we are.

We’re engineering for the future of retail, and it’s no-holds-barred. But for those motivated by continual change and ambiguity, by superior leadership, by whip smart colleagues who will press you daily for your very best, you’ll find that virtually nothing’s impossible at Ulta Beauty.

THE IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Architect with a strong background in microservices and event-driven architecture .This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in a dynamic and collaborative environment .

YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS BY:

Design and architect microservice-based applications and event-driven systems that are scalable , resilient , and loosely coupled to enable near real-time data processing .Define and enforce best practices for event-driven development , including event-driven design patterns , error handling and monitoring .Create and maintain architectural diagrams, documentation , and best practices for microservice development.Stay up-to-date on the latest microservice architecture trends and best practicesProvide technical leadership and guidance to development teams on microservices design patterns, best practices, and implementation strategies .Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and define architectural solutions.

ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESS

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science , Engineering or related fields .10+ years of overall software development experience and 3+ years as a Solution Architect.Expertise in designing and implementing microservices architecture using technologies such as Kubernetes , Docker, and service mesh framework .Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in microservices development such as Java , Python .Strong understanding of micro service architecture principles and best practices Deep understanding of event driven concepts such as event sourcing , event-driven messaging , and reactive programming .Experience with event streaming platforms such as Kafka , Amazon Kinesis , or Azure Event Hubs .Familiarity with MongoDB Atlas or other cloud-based Mongo DB services is a plus .

About

At Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA), the possibilities are beautiful. Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services. We bring possibilities to life through the power of beauty each and every day in our stores and online with more than 25,000 products from approximately 500 well-established and emerging beauty brands across all categories and price points, including Ulta Beauty’s own private label. Ulta Beauty also offers a full-service salon in every store featuring—hair, skin, brow, and make-up services.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.