Principal, Engineer- MarTech

Macy's, Inc.; Johns Creek (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Macy's, Inc. is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead and hands-on design for multi-system software components. You will implement key initiatives, collaborate with product and engineering teams, and ensure high-quality, scalable solutions.

Deep expertise in Java/Python, MarTech, and cloud architectures is essential. You will mentor engineers, participate in Agile ceremonies, and drive prototypes with production data, including AI-driven capabilities, to deliver value across the Marketing Tech

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in a related field.
• 5+ years of experience contributing to architecture and design patterns; 8+ years of hands-on Java programming.

Responsibilities

• Engage in hands-on design and development of software systems.
• Collaborate in an Agile environment, participating in ceremonies and design sessions.
• Prototype innovative technologies, such as machine learning, using production data.
• Identify and help resolve technical roadblocks to ensure smooth project execution.
• Communicate technical trade-offs clearly to stakeholders.
• Mentor engineers and provide constructive code reviews.

Skills

Software design

Java

Python

Algorithms

MarTech

AEP

AJO

AEM

AI/ML

GCP

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Adobe AEP

AJO

Adobe Target

CJA

AEM

GCP

Job description

The Principal, Engineer is a hands-on subject matter expert who oversees the software design of multiple system components and leads the technical implementation of key initiatives. This role thrives in fast-paced environments and requires deep expertise across diverse domains.

The Principal, Engineer demonstrates strong proficiency in Java, Python, data structures, and algorithms, actively participating in hands-on development tasks. Experience in packaged software design and implementation is also required.

Working closely with Product Managers, Technical Leads, Software Engineers, Principal Engineers, Quality Assurance Engineers, and Architects, the Principal, Engineer delivers high-quality software solutions while ensuring timely, budget-conscious releases.

What You Will Do

• Engage in hands-on design and development of software systems.
• Collaborate in an Agile environment, actively participating in ceremonies, iterative development, estimations, and design sessions.
• Partner with Product Managers and engineers to prototype innovative technologies, such as machine learning, and validate them using production data.
• Identify and help resolve technical roadblocks to ensure smooth project execution.
• Clearly communicate technical and business trade-offs related to system design to stakeholders.
• Mentor other engineers and provide constructive feedback through code reviews.
• Maintain regular, reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities.
• In addition to the essential duties mentioned above, other duties may be assigned.

Skills You Will Need

• Software Design & Implementation: Expertise in designing and leading the implementation of multiple system components, ensuring solutions meet functional and non-functional requirements. Experience using Marketing Technology (MarTech) stack.
• Technical Proficiency: Architecture experience designing, building and scaling enterprise-grade MarTech systems using latest Adobe suite of products and solutions, including Adobe Experience Platform (AEP), Adobe Journey Optimizer (AJO), Adobe Target, Customer Journey Analytics (CJA), Adobe Experience Manager (AEM). Deep knowledge of Java and Python, with strong understanding of data structures and algorithms, actively contributing to hands‑on development.
• AI & Machine Learning: Expertise to evaluate, govern, and integrate AI-driven capabilities within the MarTech stack (such as native AI and approved third‑party tools) to optimize and provide process efficiency.
• Cloud Migration & Architecture: Experience migrating workloads from on‑premises environments to cloud platforms, specifically Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and designing scalable, reliable cloud‑native solutions.
• Packaged Software Design: Experience in designing and implementing MarTech packaged software solutions in complex, enterprise environments to deliver personalization at scale
• Collaboration & Communication: Ability to coordinate and collaborate across cross‑functional teams, clearly conveying technical trade‑offs and solutions to stakeholders at all levels, including senior management and external partners.
• Agile Methodologies: Proficiency in Agile frameworks, participating in ceremonies, iterative development, estimations, and collaborative design sessions.
• Innovation & Prototyping: Experience partnering with product managers and engineers to prototype advanced technologies, such as machine learning, and validating them with production data.
• Problem Solving: Skilled in identifying and resolving complex technical challenges, removing blockers, and ensuring smooth project execution.
• Mentorship & Leadership: Ability to mentor engineers, provide constructive code reviews, and take on additional technical and leadership responsibilities as needed.
• Project Management & Prioritization: Experience managing multiple projects, prioritizing work effectively, and communicating timelines and objectives clearly to team members.
• Ownership & Accountability: Demonstrates strong ownership of products or projects, taking responsibility for outcomes and driving initiatives to successful completion.

Who You Are

• Candidates with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field are encouraged to apply.
• 5+ years of experience contributing to architecture, and design patterns. 8 plus years of hands‑on experience in Java programming.
• Regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands/fingers to touch, handle, and feel. Occasionally required to move about the workplace and reach with hands and arms. Requires close vision.
• Requires close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Able to work a flexible schedule based on department and company needs.