Enterprise Architect

Help Build an AI-First Engineering Organization Location : Tampa, FL (onsite) About Ashley Ashley Furniture is the world's largest furniture manufacturer, serving customers in more 123 countries . But we're far more than a manufacturing company—we're investing heavily in technology to transform how we build software, operate our business, and deliver value to our customers. We're at the beginning of a company-wide transformation to become an AI-first organization , modernizing everything from our engineering practices and cloud platforms to manufacturing, retail, digital commerce, supply chain, and corporate systems. We're looking for exceptional technical leaders who want to help define what that future looks like. About the Role We're looking for a highly technical leader who enjoys solving ambiguous problems, challenging conventional thinking, and helping shape the future of software engineering. Reporting directly to the Chief Technology Officer , you'll serve as one of Ashley's highest-level individual contributors, partnering with executive leadership and engineering teams across the company to define technology strategy, influence architecture decisions, and modernize how software is designed, built, deployed, and operated. This role is equal parts architect, engineer, strategist, mentor, and innovator. One day, you may be whiteboarding enterprise architecture with the CTO. The next, reviewing production code with engineering teams, building a proof of concept, evaluating emerging AI technologies, or helping solve one of the organization's most complex technical challenges. If you're energized by difficult problems, rapid experimentation, and the opportunity to influence an entire engineering organization, you'll thrive here. What You'll Do Shape the Technology Strategy Partner directly with the CTO to define Ashley's long-term technology vision. Challenge assumptions and propose innovative technical solutions Evaluate architectural tradeoffs and drive technology decisions that scale with the business Define engineering principles, reference architectures, and technical standards Help determine where emerging technologies—including AI—can create meaningful business value Help Build an AI-First Engineering Organization Technology is central to Ashley's future. You'll help lead the transformation of how software is developed across the company by evaluating and introducing modern AI capabilities that improve developer productivity, engineering workflows, and business outcomes. You'll work alongside the CTO to help shape the future of autonomous software development, intelligent engineering platforms, and AI-enabled software delivery. Solve the Company's Hardest Technical Problems Partner with engineering teams across the organization to tackle complex technical challenges. Depending on business priorities and your expertise, you'll influence initiatives spanning: Retail Technology Digital Commerce Manufacturing Supply Chain AI Platforms Infrastructure Security Accelerate Engineering Teams You'll serve as a trusted technical advisor across the engineering organization. Review architecture and critical technical designs Participate in code reviews and engineering discussions Build proofs of concept that validate new ideas Mentor senior engineers and technical leaders Raise engineering standards through collaboration and technical leadership Help teams move faster while improving quality and scalability What We're Looking For We're looking for experienced technology leaders who combine deep technical expertise with strong architectural thinking and a passion for solving complex engineering problems. Preferred Experience 10+ years of experience building enterprise software platforms and distributed systems Strong software engineering background with hands‑on coding experience Experience with Python, Java, .NET, Go, or similar language Cloud expertise with Azure, Google Cloud Platform, or similar platforms Kubernetes, Docker, and container orchestration Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar) CI/CD platforms and modern software delivery practices Enterprise integration and distributed system design Security architecture and identity management High‑availability and resilient system design Experience working across multiple engineering disciplines You’ll Be Successful If You… Enjoy solving problems that don't have obvious answers. Challenge ideas respectfully—even when they're widely accepted. Balance strong technical opinions with curiosity and adaptability. Lead through influence rather than authority. Thrive in fast‑paced environments where priorities evolve. Love building as much as designing. Get excited by creating something that doesn't exist yet. Why Join Ashley? Most architecture roles focus on maintaining existing systems. This one is different. You'll work directly with the CTO to help define the future of engineering at one of the world's largest manufacturing companies. You'll have the opportunity to: Influence enterprise-wide technology strategy Help build an AI-first engineering organization Shape architecture across multiple business domains Prototype and introduce emerging technologies Work on greenfield initiatives as well as large-scale modernization efforts Mentor engineering teams and elevate technical excellence across the company Leave a lasting impact on how software is built throughout the organization If you're looking for a role where your ideas matter as much as your technical expertise—and where you'll help build the future instead of simply maintaining the present,we'd love to meet you. Benefits We Offer Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings Professional Development Opportunities Ashley Wellness Centers (location‑specific) and Medical Tourism 401(k) and Profit Sharing Life Insurance Our Core Values Honesty & Integrity Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence Dirty Fingernail Growth Focused To learn more about Ashley Furniture, our community engagement programs, environmental stewardship, and our core values, please visit our Corporate Social Responsibility information page: Corporate Social Responsibility We are an equal‑opportunity employer and provide a drug‑free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates, only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. Principals Only. #J-18808-Ljbffr