Director of Architecturefore-Commerceand Digital Retail

Immediate need for a talented Director of Architecture for e-Commerce and Digital Retail. This is a 06+months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Atlanta, GA (Hybrid). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job ID: 25-77378

Pay Range: $110 - $115/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• (S)he will be responsible for transforming Digital Platform into a scalable multi-brand white-labeled platform and drive integration of Client vertical e-commerce and restaurant technology capabilities into a cohesive Unified Commerce architecture.
• Strategic Leadership:
• Develop and lead a cohesive architecture strategy for e-commerce and digital retail platforms.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align architectural initiatives and designs with business objectives.
• Drive innovation and digital transformation efforts across the organization.
• Architecture Development:
• Design and implement scalable, secure, and highly performant architectural solutions.
• Ensure architectural alignment with business goals, industry and company standards and best practices.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of architectural documentation, standards, and guidelines.
• Team Leadership and Collaboration:
• Lead a team of architects, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management, engineering, operations, and marketing. Provide thought leadership and support.
• Mentor and develop team members, promoting knowledge sharing and professional growth.
• Technology and Innovation:
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact on the business. Examples may include voice AI, drone delivery service, recommendation engine, etc.
• Drive the adoption of modern technologies and best practices such as API-driven architectures, cloud computing, microservices, etc.
• Champion the use of data and analytics to drive decision-making and enhance customer experiences.
• Project and Vendor Management:
• Manage complex architectural efforts/projects from conception through implementation, ensuring timely and successful delivery.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and partners, ensuring alignment with architectural goals.
• Monitor and report on architecture progress, risks, and outcomes to senior leadership.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Key skills; Ecommerce, Retail, Microservices
• The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with large-scale, high-performance e-commerce/omnichannel architecture, engineering and operations; cloud technologies; and a strong background in the QSR and/or retail industry.
• 4 Year Degree; Preferred bachelor's or master's degree in a technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in solutions architecture and engineering, with a focus on e-commerce and digital retail.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. The ability to influence engineers, peers, and executive stakeholders.
• Expert knowledge and experience architecting, designing and implementing large-scale e-commerce/retail/omnichannel solutions for restaurant (QSR), retail, and/or hospitality companies.
• Strong knowledge and masterful application of modern application, integration and data practices and patterns, such as Domain Driven Design, Event-Driven Architecture, Microservices, CQRS, circuit breaker, bulkhead, etc.
• Thorough understanding and experience with modern IT practices such as DevOps, Continuous Delivery, Agile, Lean, Design Thinking, etc.
• Strong understanding of security, compliance, and data privacy requirements in a global context.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple priorities.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and project management best practices.
• Thorough understanding and experience with modern IT practices such as DevOps, Continuous Delivery, Agile, Lean, Design Thinking, etc.
• People coaching and development.

Our client is a leading Multi- brand Restaurant Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

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