Enterprise Architect (Retailing Tech)

TL;DR

Enterprise Architect (Retailing Tech): Leading the governance and evolution of enterprise architecture within the retail domain with an accent on aligning business strategy with technology standards. Focus on designing scalable cloud-native solutions, establishing robust architecture documentation practices, and driving digital transformation through microservices and AI integration.

Company

hirify.global is an independent technology consulting firm with a global presence, supporting over 1,000 clients across multiple sectors with digital and engineering solutions.

What you will do

• Lead governance and evolution of enterprise architecture in the Retailing Tech domain.
• Define architecture principles, policies, and standards across applications and infrastructure.
• Manage the internal enterprise architecture management tool and governance processes.
• Design scalable, secure, and cloud-native solutions for key IT projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop long-term technology roadmaps.
• Integrate emerging technologies like AI, microservices, and API-first designs into the IT landscape.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in enterprise or solution architecture.
• Proficiency with architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or ArchiMate.
• Expertise in designing distributed systems, microservices, and event-driven architectures.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms like Alibaba Cloud, AWS, or Azure.
• English: Fluency required.

Nice to have

• Experience with data governance and master data management.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and cloud console environments.
• Previous experience with complex integration patterns like ETL or iPaaS.

Culture & Benefits

• International working environment with 110+ nationalities represented.
• Access to an internal Academy with 250+ training modules.
• Commitment to CSR through the WeCare Together program.
• Vibrant workplace with frequent team events and networking opportunities.
• Clear career progression paths within a rapidly growing global organization.

Hiring process

• Initial brief virtual or phone conversation.
• Approximately 3 interviews with team members and line management.
• Potential technical assessment or case study based on role requirements.