Lead Enterprise Architect

Enterprise-Level Architecture

• Not just one app/product

  architecture across domains

  like consumer experience, store operations, payments, and supply chain.
• Candidates should have

  cross-functional exposure

  and not be limited to one vertical.

• Retail / CPG industry experience

  , Developed Reference architecture/patterns/position papers for technology or business domains, involved with assessing Build vs Buy for high profile tech decisions

• Certifications

  : TOGAF

? Strategic & Business-Aligned Thinking

• Architects who

  engage with senior stakeholders

  , understand business goals, and

  shape technology direction

  .
• Not just implementers

  decision-makers

  .

? Consumer-Facing Platform Experience

• Experience with

  digital platforms

  that directly impact customer experience (e.g., mobile apps, loyalty platforms, personalization engines).
• Not just backend or infra

  front end and UX architecture

  matters.

? Technical Breadth & Depth

• Full-stack knowledge: web tech, cloud (AWS), microservices, CI/CD, DevOps.
• Should be able to

  build reusable patterns

  , not just deliver one-off solutions.

? Leadership & Mentorship

• Ability to

  mentor other architects

  , lead reviews, and

  drive standards

  .
• Should have led

  architecture teams or communities of practice

  .