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Job Description:Digital Architect - EngineerCollaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the WorldChoosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so its equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a diversity of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.The Impact Youll Make in this RoleWhen you join the Digital Organization within 3M's Consumer Business, you become an integral part of a dynamic team comprising Data Scientists, Full Stack Developers, Data Engineers, Architects, and Marketing SMEs. This team is actively involved in various digital programs, such as Digital R&D, AI, Machine Learning, Mobile App Development, Marketing Technologies, and Data Analytic Platforms, all with a shared focus on differentiation to gain a competitive edge while prioritizing customer needs. As a member of this team, you will contribute to developing world-class processes and tools that seamlessly integrate machine learning and statistical computing into essential business operations, including omnichannel marketing optimization.As a Digital Architect - Engineer you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people worldwide. Here, you will make an impact by:Implementation: While this role has a big-picture component, it also requires the ability to contribute hands-on by writing and reviewing code. You will also provide clear direction to development team members and help troubleshoot any technical needs.Technology Evaluation: Evaluating new digital technologies, tools, and platforms to determine their suitability for integration into existing systems or adoption for new projects.Architecture Development: Developing and maintaining architecture blueprints, standards, and guidelines for digital solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals and industry best practices.Collaboration: Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including developers, engineers, and business stakeholders, to define requirements, architect solutions, and drive projects to completion.Technical Leadership: Providing technical leadership and guidance to development teams, ensuring adherence to architectural standards and best practices throughout the software development lifecycle.Problem Solving: Identifying and resolving technical challenges and issues related to digital architecture and infrastructure, utilizing analytical and problem-solving skills.Security and Compliance: Ensuring digital solutions adhere to security and compliance requirements, implementing appropriate measures to protect data and mitigate risks.Documentation: Creating and maintaining documentation for digital architectures, designs, and configurations, facilitating knowledge transfer and future maintenance.Continuous Improvement: Continuously evaluate and optimize digital architectures and processes to improve efficiency, performance, and reliability.Your Skills and ExpertiseProven experience as a digital architect, systems architect, or similar role.In-depth knowledge of digital technologies, platforms, and tools such as cloud computing, microservices, APIs, containers, and virtualization.Understanding of microservices principles and design patterns for building distributed systems.Proficiency in database technologies like SQL and NoSQL and familiarity with database design and optimization.Experience in designing and implementing RESTful APIs and web services.Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform, including services like computing, storage, networking, and security.Proficiency in languages such as Java, Python, SQL, C#Strong understanding of oftware development methodologies, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines.Proficiency in architecture modeling and design tools such as UML, ArchiMate, or similar.Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.Familiarity with security principles and compliance requirements relevant to digital solutions.Ability to adapt to evolving technologies and business needs in a fast-paced environment.Knowledge of AI & Large Language Model ArchitecturesTo set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:Bachelors degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institutionORHigh School Diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start) and a minimum of ten (10) years of software development experience in a private, public, government or military environmentANDEight (8) years of experience implementing, developing, and maintaining Digital Programs, Analytic Platforms and/or Digital ProductsAdditional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:Proficiency in languages such as Java, Python, SQL, C#, and cloud technologies such as AZURE and/or AWSExperience with large-scale data & analytic platformsExperience with Marketing Technologies & implementations at Consumer Packaged Good CompanySkills include Critical thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Decision making, Teamwork & AdaptabilityWork location:Work Your Way Eligible (Employee choice to work remote, on site, or hybrid)Travel: May include...Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity