Lead Technical Architect

HayloARC, a division of Haymarket Media, is seeking a talented Lead Architect to join our growing team in our New York City office on a hybrid work schedule (three days in office depending on business needs). This technical leadership role focuses on shaping the technological backbone of our enterprise, particularly our groundbreaking DSP platform for healthcare advertisers.

About the role

As the Lead Architect for HayloARC, you will champion the evolution of our cloud infrastructure, orchestrate a modern data warehouse, and pioneer our first steps into predictive modeling and AI. This high-impact leadership role involves solving complex, multi-platform puzzles, mentoring engineers, and making critical "build vs. buy" decisions that drive business growth.

Responsibilities

• Report to the VP Enterprise Architecture and lead the design and development of the HayloARC platform
• Partner with the Product team to translate business requirements into a robust, scalable technical roadmap
• Coordinate with Development, Data Engineering, and BI teams to build effective solutions, ensuring clear communication of technical requirements
• Collaborate with the DevOps team on the architecture, design, and scalability of the Cloud infrastructure
• Own the external integration strategy, focusing on scalable API design, efficient client onboarding, and managing vendor/partner data exchange for seamless interoperability
• Proactively manage technical debt by balancing long-term architectural health against immediate business requirements
• Drive adoption of modern development practices and standards
• Collaborate with product and finance teams on project schedules and budgets
• Develop ongoing innovation by integrating predictive modeling and early AI into product features
• Mentor the Development team to foster technical growth and excellence
• Stay updated with industry trends and platforms to address business needs and drive innovation
• Evaluate vendors and solutions to recommend "build vs. buy" decisions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field
• 4+ years of experience as a Technical Architect
• Experience designing complex systems (open source or internally developed), ensuring scalability and adherence to web best practices
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C# (essential), with JavaScript/TypeScript and Python as a plus
• Experience with architectural patterns (e.g., Event-Driven, Microservices, CQRS)
• Ability to document system architecture and design
• Strong communication skills to convey technical information to business stakeholders and clients
• Experience with serverless technologies such as AWS Lambda or GCP Cloud Functions
• Experience with Docker or other containerization technologies
• Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases
• Knowledge of security best practices for data, file storage, and SDLC
• Experience with system observability and performance monitoring
• Experience working in an Agile environment (Scrum, Kanban)
• Experience evaluating enterprise platforms, vendors, and RFPs
• Ability to manage simultaneous projects and prioritize tasks

Benefits

• Paid annual vacation, holiday, and sick time off
• Comprehensive health plans (medical, dental, and vision)
• Competitive 401(k) investment options with generous company matching
• Life insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Employee referral awards
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training opportunities through industry-recognized programs
• Three-week “Work from Anywhere” benefit for work-life balance
• Creative, passionate, and collaborative team environment

Pay

The salary range for this position is $150,000–$170,000, commensurate with experience, skill level, functional/industry knowledge, education, certifications, and other qualifications.

About Haylo

Haylo is a leading programmatic advertising platform dedicated to the unique needs of the health and pharmaceutical industry. We empower healthcare and pharma advertisers and their agencies to reach target audiences with precision, compliance, and effectiveness through cutting-edge advertising and robust data solutions. As part of Haymarket Media, Haylo is at the forefront of innovation in health-focused programmatic advertising.

About Haymarket

Haymarket Media, Inc. is an award-winning specialist content and information company with over 30 market-leading media brands. We offer unmatched expertise and insight through balanced, relevant, original content across a spectrum of media channels. Our portfolio includes highly regarded health care professional brands such as The Clinical Advisor, Dermatology Advisor, and MPR (Medical Professionals Reference), as well as esteemed business media titles like PRWeek, MM+M (Medical Marketing and Media), Campaign, and McKnight’s Long-Term Care News.

Haymarket Media, Inc. is the US division of Haymarket Media Group, a privately-owned global media, data, and information company with 1,300 employees across offices in the UK, US, Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore, India, Germany, and the Netherlands. As a Certified B Corporation, we are committed to advocating for a global economy that benefits people and the planet.