Technical Leader – STEP Stibo Systems (PIM / MDM)

Founded in France, Talan is now an international group that supports its clients in their Data & IA transformation, from end to end, by combining management consulting and technological expertise. With more than 6,000 employees across 5 continents, we accelerate our clients' transformations through long-term partnerships, creating a measurable and sustainable impact. Our value proposition is based on a structured innovation ecosystem: 2,500 Data & IA experts, proprietary solutions built on advanced models, and an applied research, experimental development, and innovation laboratory. We have been translating technological innovation into competitive advantage for over 20 years in strategic sectors: banking and financial services, energy, transport and mobility, luxury and retail, healthcare. Driven by its promise of Positive Innovation, Talan has established itself as a leading player in responding to the increasing complexity of economic, technological, and regulatory environments. www.talan.com

Join the Talan adventure (BU MDM - Expertise Micropole)! Do you master the art of modeling complex product catalogs and orchestrating multi-domain reference data? Do you know the Stibo Systems STEP platform inside out? Within our Business Unit dedicated to MDM and PIM, a true center of excellence resulting from the alliance between Talan and Micropole, we support leaders in Retail, Luxury, Manufacturing, and Distribution in the transformation of their Data ecosystem. As a Tech Lead / Lead Developer STEP Stibo, you will be the technical and architectural referent for our strategic projects, from advanced data modeling to omnichannel publication.

Your daily missions: Core STEP Architecture & Modeling: Design, maintain, and evolve complex data models in STEP (Object Types, Attribute Types, LOVs, Hierarchies, References, Keys) to meet business needs and data governance challenges. Workflows & Business Processes: Design and implement advanced workflows to orchestrate the data lifecycle: product governance, enrichment processes, business validation circuits, translation management, and data quality monitoring. Development & Automation (Java / JavaScript): Develop complex business rules using the native STEP scripting engine (JavaScript and Java Extension API), configure Business Rules (conditions, actions), and optimize bulk processing (Bulk Updates). Web Portals & UI: Configure and customize STEP Workbench and STEP Web UI interfaces to offer an experience adapted to different user profiles: Product Owners, Data Stewards, translators, and business teams. Integration Architecture & Omnichannel: Design and configure inbound and outbound integration interfaces (Inbound & Outbound Integration Endpoints), master exchange formats (STEPXML, JSON, CSV), and manage real-time integrations with the client ecosystem (ERP, DAM, e-commerce platforms, marketplaces) via REST/SOAP API, JMS, or Kafka. Technical Leadership & Delivery: Support the skill development of the team's STEP developers and consultants, disseminate best practices for development and configuration, and contribute to project industrialization thanks to the Component Model. Ensure technical reviews, guarantee the quality of deliverables and the consistency of implemented architectures. Finally, act as the technical referent during architecture workshops and be the primary contact for our clients' technical departments.

What we are looking for in our future Tech Lead: Education: Graduate of an engineering school or holder of a Master's degree (Bac+5) in computer science, information systems, or Data specialization. PIM/MDM Experience: You have 5 to 8 years of experience in the Data universe (PIM, MDM, Data Quality), including at least 3 to 5 years of significant expertise on the Stibo Systems STEP platform, ideally on recent versions (v11, v12 or higher). Key Technical Skills: Advanced mastery of STEP Workbench, Web UI, and multi-domain modeling. Solid development experience: JavaScript (STEP engine) and Java (Extensions/Plugins STEP API). Excellent knowledge of data formats (XML, JSON) and integration technologies (REST API, Web Services, event buses). Soft Skills: Assertive Tech Lead posture (ability to supervise, mentor, and lead architecture workshops), methodological rigor, strong analytical spirit when facing highly complex catalog structures, and excellent written/oral communication. Languages: Professional English is mandatory (international client contexts or teams). Certifications (A major plus): Holding one or more official Stibo Systems certifications (STEP Core Configuration, STEP Web UI, Workflow, integration).

Why join Talan's MDM BU?

A market-leading practice: Join a community of passionate experts, driven by the alliance between Talan and Micropole, and benefit from recognized expertise in PIM, MDM, and Data Management. You will join one of the strongest skill hubs in the European market for these technologies.

Stimulating projects: Work on strategic programs for major accounts, covering the entire project lifecycle: scoping, design, deployment, transformation, and migration to Stibo Systems Cloud solutions. You will contribute to building modern, robust, and scalable Data architectures.

Guaranteed Certifications & Training: We invest in the development of our talents by financing official Stibo Systems training and certifications. You will also benefit from continuous support to maintain and deepen your technical and functional expertise.​​​​​​​

A human and flexible culture: Close support from practice managers, proven remote work flexibility, and real opportunities for evolution (Technical Direction, Enterprise Architecture, Practice Management). Additional Information Benefits: Training plan to support your career (vendor training, certifications) thanks to our partnerships granting us a preferred partner status, and close management by experts Modern offices in the city center Top 5 in the Great Place to Work rankings Remote work up to 5 days depending on missions, €100 equipment bonus Mobility in France and abroad Top 1% of companies evaluated by Ecovadis in the social, environmental, and ethical fields Restaurant vouchers, holiday bonus, 50% transport (public transport subscription), health insurance Disability support (dedicated consultant for employees with disabilities and caregivers) Employee shareholding Referral bonus RTT

RECRUITMENT PROCESS: The recruitment team is committed to offering you a fast and smooth recruitment process 1 HR interview via Teams (30min) 1 operational interview with the domain manager, via video (1 hour) 1 interview with the division director, at headquarters (1 hour)