Director, Enterprise Architecture

Accountabilities: Lead the design and implementation of enterprise architecture for ecommerce platforms, ensuring alignment with business goals and requirements for scalability, security, and performance. Collaborate with product, operations, and customer experience teams to align IT strategies with business priorities and improve digital user experiences. Manage, mentor, and develop enterprise architects and IT professionals, providing technical guidance and supporting team growth. Establish and enforce architecture standards, best practices, and guidelines covering system design, data management, cybersecurity, and data governance. Monitor enterprise systems and architecture performance, identify opportunities for optimization, and oversee the integration of new technologies into existing infrastructure. Drive architectural reviews and support technology modernization, ensuring solutions meet organizational needs and long-term strategic objectives. Requirements: 15+ years of experience in digital and ecommerce environments, including ecommerce platforms, loyalty programs, payments, and promotions. At least 10 years of experience in IT architecture, with extensive expertise in enterprise architecture design. Strong technical knowledge of cloud architecture across AWS, Azure, and GCP, as well as microservices, API integrations, and relational and NoSQL database design. Proven experience developing digital transformation strategies, IT roadmaps, scalable and highly available architectures, and infrastructure modernization initiatives. Strong understanding of data governance, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance frameworks such as PCI DSS and GDPR, risk management, and IT policy development. Demonstrated ability to lead enterprise architecture teams and guide Agile and DevOps practices, system design reviews, and complex technical problem-solving. Experience with budget management, vendor negotiations, and strategic stakeholder engagement. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences and build alignment across business and technology teams. Benefits: Annual base salary: $212,400–$262,200, depending on qualifications, relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, and work location. Additional compensation: Potential eligibility for performance-based bonuses. Healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with disability and life insurance fully covered by the employer. Retirement and financial support: 401(k) plan with a 4% employer match, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and a student debt retirement program that allows eligible student loan payments to qualify toward the 401(k) match. Work-life balance: Paid time off, flexible working arrangements, and protected leave. Professional development: Training, career development opportunities, and tuition reimbursement. Employee discounts and perks: 30% discounts on merchandise and services, complimentary products, and special discounts on selected brand products. Well-being resources: 24/7 access to mental health and financial coaching services. Community support: Volunteer opportunities and donation-matching programs. Some benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements based on job classification and length of employment.