Software Architect

Company: ULTA Beauty
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: May 20, 2025

Job Description:

OVERVIEWLive 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 are 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:The Architect is responsible for providing the overall technical solution for digital initiatives in our strategic focus areas, helping evaluate the solution design process through technology implementation. They contribute to designing, describing, and managing solution engineering to solve business problems or develop MVPs. This role is critical within the AI/ML CoE, working closely with all CoE teams to understand requirements and participate in design discussions in a highly collaborative, dynamic, and fast-paced environment. The individual consistently strives to raise engineering standards, stay updated with tools, trends, technologies, and frameworks industry-wide and within Innovation Architecture.The Architect is a highly skilled technical collaborator who works with cross-functional internal teams and external partners to drive architecture and design of digital products and capabilities. This hands-on role anticipates risks, defines mitigation plans, and implements solutions accordingly.The Architect will also explore and evaluate innovative digital solutions, drive experimentation, analyze outputs for viability, and mentor developers on best practices and design patterns to ensure high-quality, maintainable code.YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH ALL THESE GOALS BY:

• Business Process Improvement: Continually identify and evaluate external capabilities & products to accelerate our AI solutions. Advise on digital innovations to improve or create new capabilities. Advocate for technology and innovation, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Solution Architecture: Provide technology solutions and best practices for scaling products & features within the AI/ML CoE. Develop architectures for complex systems, ensuring compliance with requirements and standards.
• Innovation Development Management: Prototype and pilot new products, rapidly moving successful pilots into production. Oversee quality and business benefits, and collaborate on scaling capabilities and transitioning development to IT and support teams.
• Programming/Software Development: Define standards for tools, techniques, and security. Take technical responsibility across software development stages, guiding stakeholders.
• Innovation/Research: Monitor industry trends, assess new technologies, and develop prototypes for new experiences.THE ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESS:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 7+ years in digital technology, including architecture, design, and development
• Passion for innovation & emerging digital technologies
• Experience evaluating technology solutions for fit and viability
• Proven track record in managing large-scale digital projects
• Proficiency in modern architecture patterns (Microservices, Serverless, APIs, etc.)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-native architectures
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools (CI/CD, containers, Kubernetes/Docker)
• Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases, data modeling
• Experience integrating multiple data sources
• Understanding of front-end/back-end frameworks and languages
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and adapt quickly
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic#LI-CS1The pay range is $117,000 - $170,000/year, with potential additional compensation. Benefits include paid time off, health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances. For more details, visit our page.ABOUTAt Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA), the possibilities are beautiful. We are the largest North American beauty retailer, offering a wide range of products and salon services. We consider all qualified applicants for employment, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with applicable laws.
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