Job Description:

We at Mars Petcare believe in making a better world for pets and we want to do this through transforming our relationships with Pet Owners through delivering excellent products, services and personalized experiences with our brands. The Digital Products, Platforms & Services team is a newly formed team sits within Growth, Digital & Platforms (GDP) global function and is responsible for designing, developing & rolling out state-of-the-art digital products across brands, regions & divisions globally and help our brands accelerate organic growth.

The role

We are looking for a seasoned, deeply technical  leader to join our dynamic team dedicated to advancing our Consent, Identity & Single Sign-On (SSO) capabilities. As a tech lead of our Consent, ID & SSO team, you will play a key role in shaping the digital product build and delivery of our foundational product focused on consumer identity which is comprised of consent management, identity management and end user facing preferences center management. You will hire, mentor and grow a team of frontend, backend, fullstack as well as support engineers who will build and deliver the SSO digital product with a combination of procured tools as well as home grown micro services to power our identity capabilities. You will partner closely with our SSO product management team as well as cross functional teams in our matrix-org-design in our digital teams. Your strong technical acumen, motivation, and proactive approach will be instrumental in designing and deploying identity solutions that enhance user authentication, elevate data security, and ensure a seamless integration experience. Join us in this exciting journey where your expertise in consent management and identity management will be crucial in defining the future of our Consent, Identity & Single Sign-On domain. Be the technical voice and the leader of our team SSO team, contributing to the innovation and excellence that drive the success of our SSO solutions and empower our users worldwide.  

You will work with other teams within the Growth, Digital and Platform program to drive the modernization and mutualization of our growth programs, which includes the different streams of works, from the implementation of single sign on solutions, marketing automation, customer services or frontend websites across the group. You will work with other business analysts and software engineers, solutions architects, product owners within these streams to sort out the different interactions and data exchanges across these products. You will be collaborating with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions. 

What are we looking for?

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred. 

7+ years of experience in software development, with at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role

In-depth knowledge and understanding of Single Sign-On (SSO) and Consent products, showcasing an awareness of their critical role in enhancing and securing customer experiences within digital platforms.

Solid experience with authentication protocols and standards, such as OAuth and OpenID Connect, to enhance understanding of authentication processes within the Consent and Identity domain. 

Strong technical expertise in software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices.  

Proficiency in Java is must. In addition, one or more programming languages and frameworks (e.g., , Python, JavaScript, React, Angular, Node.js). 

Hands-on experience with cloud-based data platforms and services ideally on Azure Cloud. 

Strong understanding of database technologies (e.g., relational databases, NoSQL databases, data warehouses). 

Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and drive change across organizational boundaries. 

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions. 

Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices is required 

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines 

Passion for innovation, continuous learning, and driving business growth through data-driven decision-making. 

Relevant certifications data architecture, data management certifications are a plus 

Nice to have

Experience working with global multi-brand company. 

Awareness of data privacy regulations and a commitment to ensuring compliance in data-related activities. 

What will be your key responsibilities?

Lead a team of software engineers to design, develop, and deliver high-quality SSO digital product that meet business requirements and technical specifications and demonstrate the capabilities of GDP products and services to its wider internal audience 

Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and coaching to team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning 

Be a key partner to our SSO product leadership team and input into the overall vision, strategy but drive accountability for the build, execution and delivery of the SSO digital product 

Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define technical requirements, prioritize feature development, and plan sprints and releases 

Partner with our Architecture team and Architect scalable, reliable, and maintainable software systems and components that support the needs of our multi-brand global enterprise. 

Lead code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and quality guidelines 

Work closely with cross-product engineering and data engineering teams to ensure data quality, integrity, and accessibility for business analysis and reporting purposes 

Lead technical initiatives, drive process improvements, and contribute to the overall technical strategy and roadmap of the organization 

Communicate findings and recommendations to senior product and engineering leadership and executive teams through architectural details, sequence diagrams, data models and abstracted presentation to communicate cross-product data architecture to drive alignment and consistency 

Mentor and coach team members, provide technical guidance and leadership, and foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation 

Stay current on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in software development, architecture, and engineering 

What can you expect from Mars?

Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.

Join a purpose-driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

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Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.