We inspire purpose-filled living that brings joy to the modern home. With a team of more than 8,000 associates spanning 130 store and distribution locations across the U.S. and Canada, we achieve together, drive results and innovate to inspire. Drawn together by a shared passion for our customers and a spirit of fun, we deliver high-quality home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced and bring beauty and function to people’s homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is nearly 60 years in the making—and our story is still unfolding.
Join our PPCF Technology team as a Senior Architect, Planning & Merchandising and serve as the primary technical lead for our enterprise Planning & Merchandising platform. You will own the architectural vision, design governance, and integration strategy across supply chain planning, merchandise financial planning, and data integration — collaborating with engineering teams, business planning and merchandising stakeholders, and implementation partners to deliver robust, scalable, well-governed solutions.
This position is fully remote
This role is an individual contributor position
A day in the life of a Senior Architect...
Contributes to the development and implementation of architectural vision, strategy, standards, policies, and best practices within a domain, business area, or platform, providing guidance and expertise to ensure alignment with organizational goals
Provides technical leadership and design guidance to development teams, assisting them in making architectural design decisions, and ensuring adherence to established standards and best practices
Helps create proof-of-concepts for new systems / designs and works with teams integrating novel solutions into their domains
Collaborates with other architects and teams to ensure alignment of architectural solutions within a domain, business area, or platform, fostering a collaborative environment and promoting knowledge sharing
Designs and documents architectural solutions that meet business and technical requirements, including creating detailed diagrams, specifications, and other artifacts
Participates in architectural design discussions and decisions, representing their program’s or team's architectural needs, and advocating for solutions that align with the overall architectural vision
Drive the adoption of best practices in architecture, agile software engineering, and knowledge management, across the organization
Identify and mitigate architectural risks and technical debt, ensuring the long-term health and sustainability of our systems
Ensure that architectural designs meet non-functional requirements such as performance, scalability, security, reliability, and maintainability
Create and maintain comprehensive architectural documentation, including design specifications, diagrams, and technical standards
What you'll bring to the table...
Knowledge of architectural governance processes, frameworks, and best practices
Expertise in various software development methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, and DevOps
Strong understanding of cloud computing, IT infrastructure, and cybersecurity principles
Ability to design and document comprehensive solution architectures
Proficiency in one or more programming languages
Understanding of the business domain and its technical implications
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Ability to influence stakeholders and communicate technical concepts clearly
We'd love to hear from you if you have...
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
8+ years of progressive experience in software engineering or other area of technical expertise
5+ years of experience working in the Ecommerce space
3 years of architecture experience
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Euromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate and Barrel and CB2, will be referred to as “the Company”. The Company is deeply committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the location you are applying to here and ask to speak with a manager regarding the nature of your request.
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