MDM Developer / Administrator - STIBO STEP
At a glance
Mid-level Data Architecture & Governance role at YETI. Austin · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $99,650–$155,000 across the United States.
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What you'll do
- Administer STEP accounts, access controls, security settings and environments, while resolving incidents and coordinating upgrades
- Build STEP data structures, workflows, rules and interfaces, then connect the platform to external systems
- Apply validation, matching and enrichment logic to improve master data quality and governance
- Work with business and technical partners on STEP architecture, roadmap delivery, documentation and user training
What you bring
- At least eight years working hands-on with STIBO STEP in development, administration or architecture
- You have configured STEP models, workflows, rules, portals and integrations
- You understand MDM taxonomies, hierarchies, governance and data quality, and can use Java or Groovy, XML and JSON
- You can build API and web-service connections, work with ETL patterns, and query relational databases with SQL
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits an experienced STEP practitioner who can handle platform operations and technical delivery while translating business needs into working solutions. The work calls for independent problem-solving and collaboration across business and technical teams.
From the employer
At YETI, we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here, you’ll have the opportunity to create exceptional, meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together, you’ll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD™.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Master Data Management (MDM) Developer/Admin with deep expertise in the STIBO STEP platform. This role will be responsible for designing, building, configuring, and administering STEP to support enterprise-wide master data initiatives. The ideal candidate has hands‑on STEP implementation experience, strong data modeling skills, and the ability to collaborate across business and technical teams to enhance data quality, governance, and operational efficiency.
What You'll Do
Platform Administration:
- Manage day‑to‑day administration of the STIBO STEP platform, including users, roles, permissions, security, and system configurations.
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate maintenance, patches, and environment upgrades.
- Ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of STEP environments (DEV/QA/PROD).
Solution Design\& Development:
- Design and configure data models, workflows, business rules, hierarchies, and data governance processes within STEP.
- Develop and maintain integrations between STEP and external systems using APIs, web services, ETL tools, and other integration frameworks.
- Implement data quality rules, match/merge logic, validation rules, and data enrichment processes.
- Create and enhance STEP components such as Business Rules, Scripting (JavaScript/Java), Workflows, User Interfaces, and Data Imports/Exports.
Data Governance & Quality
- Work with business stakeholders to define master data standards, taxonomies, and governance frameworks.
- Enable data stewardship processes and support ongoing operational governance workflows.
- Ensure compliance with enterprise data quality, metadata, and lifecycle management standards.
Project Delivery& Collaboration
- Participate in MDM roadmap planning and contribute to STEP solution architecture.
- Work with product owners, solution architects, data engineers, and business teams to implement STEP solutions.
- Document technical designs, configuration standards, and operational support procedures.
- Provide user training, onboarding, and guidance on STEP features and capabilities.
What You Bring
- 8+ years of hands‑on experience with STIBO STEP MDM platform (Developer, Admin, or Architect role).
- Proven experience configuring STEP components: PIM/MDM models, workflows, business rules, user portals, integrations.
- Strong understanding of MDM concepts, including taxonomy, hierarchy management, governance, and data quality.
- Experience with Java/Groovy, XML, JSON, and scripting languages within STEP.
- Solid understanding of API integrations, web services, and ETL design patterns.
- Experience with relational databases (SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, etc.) and SQL querying.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work independently or in teams.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams and translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Strong documentation skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
- STEP certifications or STIBO partner training.
- SAP Integration and implementation experience
- Salsify PIM product experience
- Experience managing STEP upgrades or large-scale STEP implementations.
- Understanding of product content management (PIM) or supplier onboarding workflows.
- Experience with cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP) and DevOps practices.
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
Benefits & Perks:
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YETI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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