We are looking for an experienced Data/Information Architect to help shape and guide modern cloud and data architecture initiatives in Madison, Wisconsin. This contract opportunity is ideal for a senior specialist who can connect enterprise architecture strategy with hands-on engineering across cloud platforms, automation, and scalable data solutions. The role focuses on designing resilient, secure, and high-performing environments that support distributed applications, platform services, and evolving business needs.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the design of enterprise data and cloud architecture solutions that align technical strategy with operational goals.<br>• Create scalable architectures for distributed applications using microservices, container platforms, and serverless capabilities where appropriate.<br>• Define and implement infrastructure automation standards with tools such as Terraform, Bicep, CloudFormation, or Pulumi to improve consistency and speed.<br>• Establish CI/CD practices and deployment workflows that support reliable software delivery and efficient environment management.<br>• Architect container-based workloads with strong consideration for networking, access control, monitoring, and overall platform stability.<br>• Develop integration patterns and event-driven solution designs that improve interoperability across cloud services and business systems.<br>• Partner with engineering and business stakeholders to document architecture decisions, communicate technical direction, and support long-term roadmap planning.<br>• Contribute to modern data platform design, including data lakes, warehouses, streaming pipelines, and data modeling approaches for analytics and operational use cases.<br>• Promote secure architecture principles by embedding compliance, encryption, least-privilege access, and risk mitigation into platform and data designs.<br>• Mentor team members and encourage engineering best practices across architecture governance, cloud operations, and platform development.
We are looking for a Mid to Senior Level Software Developer to join a collaborative team supporting a growing portfolio of technology initiatives in Monroe, Wisconsin. This opportunity is within the fast-moving consumer goods industry and is well suited for a developer who enjoys building reliable applications, contributing across multiple projects, and working with modern Microsoft technologies. This is a Long-term Contract position offering the chance to make a meaningful impact while partnering closely with technical stakeholders in a hands-on environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Design, build, and enhance software solutions using C# and the .NET ecosystem to support business-critical applications.<br>• Collaborate with a small development team to deliver features, resolve technical issues, and maintain steady progress across an active project backlog.<br>• Create and support web-based functionality using ASP.NET and JavaScript, with attention to performance, usability, and maintainability.<br>• Develop and maintain integrations between internal applications and cloud-based services, including AWS-connected components.<br>• Participate in application modernization and integration efforts as project needs evolve, ensuring dependable system interoperability.<br>• Review existing code, troubleshoot defects, and implement improvements that strengthen application stability and long-term supportability.<br>• Work with project partners to translate functional needs into practical technical solutions and clearly communicate development progress.
<p>We are seeking a Lead Data Architect with deep expertise in digital commerce, product data architecture, and Adobe Commerce to lead the evolution of an enterprise product data ecosystem.</p><p><br></p><p>This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of product information, commerce architecture, and data governance. You will own the technical architecture for customer-facing product data, helping define how product information is modeled, governed, and delivered across digital commerce platforms.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate brings a strong background in **Product Content Management (PCM), Product Information Management (PIM), Adobe Commerce, and enterprise data architecture**, with the ability to improve existing solutions while designing a scalable future-state architecture.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><p>* Lead the architecture and strategy for customer-facing product data across digital commerce platforms.</p><p>* Serve as the technical owner for Product Content Management (PCM) and Adobe Commerce architecture.</p><p>* Design scalable product data models that support configurable products, product variants, bundles, kits, and complex product relationships.</p><p>* Partner with Data Governance teams to improve data quality, stewardship, ownership, and consistency.</p><p>* Define and optimize integrations between Adobe Commerce, ERP systems, PIM platforms, and content management systems.</p><p>* Evaluate existing commerce architecture, identify gaps, and develop practical solutions that build upon current investments.</p><p>* Improve product data structures to support personalization, customer-facing experiences, and future digital capabilities.</p><p>* Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to establish governance standards and long-term architecture strategy.</p><p>* Provide hands-on architecture leadership while guiding enterprise product data initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p>**First 30 Days**</p><p>* Assess the current product data architecture and identify data quality and integration gaps.</p><p>* Document workarounds and prioritize improvements based on business value and technical risk.</p><p>* Develop remediation recommendations for the highest-priority issues.</p><p><br></p><p>**First 90 Days**</p><p>* Define and socialize the target-state architecture.</p><p>* Establish a clear vision for product data governance and digital commerce integration.</p><p>* Influence enterprise PIM planning and architectural direction.</p><p><br></p><p>**First 12 Months**</p><p>* Deliver a more stable, governed, and scalable product data architecture.</p><p>* Establish a well-defined integration strategy between digital commerce platforms and enterprise product data systems.</p><p>* Remove key product data constraints that enable future digital commerce capabilities.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Software Applications Manager</strong></p><p><strong>Direct Hire | Full-Time | Onsite</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a company in the Madison area to hire an experienced Software Applications Manager to lead a team responsible for enterprise business applications, system integrations, and application development initiatives. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on involvement, offering approximately a 70/30 split between managing a small team and contributing to enterprise application projects.</p><p><br></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys partnering with business leaders, improving processes, and driving technology initiatives while remaining technically engaged.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You'll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of application analysts, developers, and business systems professionals.</li><li>Manage the administration, support, and continuous improvement of enterprise business applications.</li><li>Partner with business stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver technology solutions that improve operational efficiency.</li><li>Oversee application and integration projects from planning through implementation, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope.</li><li>Prioritize team workload, allocate resources, and communicate project status to leadership.</li><li>Support application integrations, data management, and reporting initiatives across multiple business systems.</li><li>Maintain technical documentation, promote best practices, and drive process improvements.</li><li>Evaluate new technologies and application enhancements that align with long-term business objectives.</li></ul><p><br></p>