What you will need to be successful (experience and qualifications) :
Proven Enterprise Architecture Experience :
- At least 5+ years in enterprise architecture roles.
- Demonstrated ability to create architecture roadmaps and operational models for high-availability web and mobile systems.
Deep Industry Knowledge :
Deep experience either in Retail or CPG or Consumer banking with exposure to consumer digital platforms, store systems (e.g., POS, kiosks), payments technology (e.g., mobile wallets, gateways, EMV) and supply chain platforms (e.g., WMS, OMS, logistics).Technical Expertise :
Strong background in web technologies (HTML5, JavaScript, REST, XML, OData) and modern programming languages (Node.js, Java, C#, Python).Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS including PaaS design and workload migration.Expertise in building scalable, secure, and resilient data architectures.Modern Architecture Practices :Skilled in microservices, API-led design, CI / CD, infrastructure as code, and cloud-native patterns.Familiar with architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF) and DevOps principles.As a Lead Enterprise Architects, we work with a collaborative team and will play a meaningful role in overseeing the design and implementation of technology architecture, ensuring alignment with business goals. Working with the senior leaders and technical teams to create roadmaps, drive standards, innovation, ensuring scalability and security while supporting the organization's simplification goals. We also mentor other architects and evaluate emerging technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
What you will deliver (Key Responsibilities) :
Technology & Architecture Leadership :
Develop and evolve enterprise architecture roadmaps across digital consumer experience, site / store operations, supply chain and payment domains.Lead architecture definition and solution design with a deep understanding of full-stack technologies.Build reusable reference architectures and patterns that improve developer productivity and system reliability.Advocate for security, scalability and operational safety in all architecture and design work.Product & Platform Enablement :
Enable the delivery of consumer-facing experiences, payment capabilities, supply chain technologies and store solutions through robust digital platforms.Guide cloud-native design, application modernization, and data integration across complex business domains.Champion continuous delivery and DevOps best practices to increase the speed and quality of deployments.Team Engagement & Execution :
Be a hands-on leader who not only sets architectural direction but also supports implementation when needed.Foster a culture of innovation, curiosity, and execution excellence within digital delivery teams.Contribute to building architecture competencies within the organization by mentoring, coaching, and leading by example.Stakeholder Collaboration & Business Alignment :
Develop a deep understanding of business needs across retail, store / site operations, payments and supply chain teams.Engage business and technology executive leaders to ensure architectural alignment with strategic goals.Build strong internal and external relationships to influence technology direction across ecosystems.(ref : hirist.tech)
