Solutions Architect

Job Description

Executive Solution Architect Retail Media Network (OpenRTB Focus)

Role Summary

We are seeking a senior, hands-on Solution / Technical Architect to lead the design and delivery of a Retail Media Network (RMN) platform with a strong focus on OpenRTB-based programmatic advertising.

The role owns end-to-end architecture for real-time bidding platforms, including SSP, DSP, Ad Server, auction workflows, and reporting systems, and plays a critical role in integrating third-party DSPs using OpenRTB standards.

This is a high-impact architecture leadership role, requiring deep technical expertise in real-time, low-latency distributed systems and strong collaboration with engineering, QA, and product teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and govern end-to-end RMN architecture, covering:
• Supply-Side Platform (SSP)
• Demand-Side Platform (DSP)
• Ad Server
• Campaign management and reporting systems
• Design and implement OpenRTB-compliant auction workflows, including:
• Bid request and bid response lifecycle
• Real-time auction logic
• Pricing, pacing, and decisioning strategies
• Lead third-party DSP integrations using OpenRTB APIs and event callbacks.
• Define low-latency, high-throughput architecture to support real-time bidding at scale.
• Guide engineering teams on:
• Architecture patterns
• APIs and data flows
• Performance optimization and scalability
• Partner with QA teams to define:
• Functional testing
• Integration testing
• Performance and load testing strategies for RTB workflows
• Ensure compliance with:
• Privacy and consent requirements
• Security standards
• Reporting accuracy and auditability
• Act as a technical authority and architectural advisor to stakeholders.

Required Experience & Skills

• 10+ years of experience in Solution Architecture or Technical Architecture roles.
• Proven, hands-on experience with OpenRTB-based programmatic advertising platforms.
• Strong understanding of:
• Real-Time Bidding (RTB) ecosystems
• SSP, DSP, Ad Server architectures
• Experience designing and scaling:
• Distributed systems
• Low-latency, high-throughput platforms
• Strong experience with cloud-native architectures (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Ability to collaborate effectively with product, engineering, QA, and business stakeholders.

Preferred / Ideal Profile

• Deep expertise in OpenRTB and programmatic advertising ecosystems.
• Experience working on Retail Media Networks or large-scale advertising platforms.
• Strong architectural leadership with hands-on technical depth.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.