About the company
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Catalog Project Engineer based in United States.
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and deploy photo product catalogs using SQL, scripting, and PIM/DAM workflows.
- Write, test, and optimize complex SQL queries to retrieve, transform, validate, and load catalog data from multiple source systems.
- Create and maintain automation scripts using languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash to streamline catalog processing, validation, and deployment.
- Collaborate with graphic designers, software developers, product owners, and other stakeholders to understand catalog requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues related to catalog ingestion, publishing, system connectivity, and data consistency.
- Implement and support catalog deployment pipelines to enable timely, accurate, and reliable product catalog releases.
- Monitor catalog data quality metrics and investigate inconsistencies, errors, and data-integrity issues.
- Document catalog data models, workflows, technical processes, and deployment procedures in appropriate repositories.
- Perform hands-on testing and validation of catalog features, enhancements, and updates throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Interpret API documentation and integrate catalog systems with related software platforms through RESTful APIs.
- Identify workflow bottlenecks and opportunities for process improvement, recommending and implementing technical solutions.
- Automate repetitive manual activities to improve efficiency, reliability, and scalability across catalog operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent practical experience.
- 5+ years of hands-on software development experience involving complex data systems, eCommerce platforms, or comparable technical environments.
- Strong proficiency in SQL, including complex queries, stored procedures, data manipulation, and data transformation.
- Strong scripting capabilities in languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash, with experience developing automation solutions.
- Practical experience working directly with Product Information Management (PIM), Digital Asset Management (DAM), or catalog management systems.
- Solid understanding of API integration and experience consuming or producing RESTful APIs.
- Familiarity with hybrid Agile/Waterfall software development methodologies and delivery environments.
- Experience with collaboration and issue-tracking platforms such as Jira or Azure DevOps.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple technical priorities simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and quality.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, particularly when diagnosing complex data, integration, and system issues.
- Ability to adapt quickly to evolving technologies, requirements, and technical environments.
- Experience with photofinishing and printing industry workflows is an asset.
- Hands-on experience with Akeneo PIM, Bynder DAM, Workato, or comparable PIM, DAM, and workflow automation platforms is an asset.
- Experience writing and maintaining JavaScript for catalog enhancements or system integrations is an asset.
Conditions
- Compensation of up to $124,545, depending on experience.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid time off.
- Remote work opportunity.
- Flexible work environment.
- Opportunity to contribute to global eCommerce and digital product catalog initiatives.
- Exposure to PIM, DAM, workflow automation, API integration, data engineering, and software development technologies.
- Collaborative environment with opportunities to work across technical, creative, and product teams.