Principal Enterprise Solutions Architect (Data & Enterprise Platform)

Job Description

Principal Enterprise Solutions Architect (Data & Enterprise Platform)

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Location: Seattle WA

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Role Overview

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We are seeking a Principal Enterprise Solutions Architect who will serve as the trusted technology leader and strategic advisor for Data and Enterprise Platforms, driving architecture, engineering excellence, platform transformation, and technology governance while aligning technology roadmaps with business goals and value realization.

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You will not only shape and share the technical vision but will also remain deeply ingrained in the system—driving hands-on architecture design, enforcing engineering discipline, and ensuring seamless delivery. You will bridge the gap between business strategy and highly scalable technical execution, transforming legacy batch data processes into modern event-driven systems and infusing AI into the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to optimize velocity and quality.

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Experience & Qualifications:

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Key Responsibilities:

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· Data & Architecture: Lead data engineering, integration, governance, modernization, and enterprise data architecture.

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· Enterprise Platforms: Provide architectural leadership across Anaplan, VibeIQ, Precisely MDM/PIM, and downstream integrations.

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· Engineering Excellence: Drive platform reliability, data quality, scalability, integration standards, and architectural simplification.

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· Technology Advisory: Challenge existing architecture, shape transformation roadmaps, and influence senior client stakeholders.

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· Functional Expertise (Good to have): Strong understanding of Merchandise Financial Planning (MFP), Visual Assortment Planning, product and merchandise hierarchies, and associated data flows.

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· Deliver measurable business outcomes through technology modernization, increased organizational agility, cost optimization, and enhanced support for merchandising and planning capabilities.

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Pre-requisites:

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· 18+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, Retail Technology, and large-scale digital transformation initiatives.

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· Strong understanding of modern data platforms, cloud technologies, analytics architectures, and enterprise integration frameworks.

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· Proven experience leading the architecture and implementation of enterprise retail platforms such as merchandising, planning, replenishment, product information management, and order management systems.

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· Ability to design and execute enterprise-wide technology roadmaps that align with strategic business objectives and deliver measurable business value.

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· Strong executive communication skills with the ability to present complex technology concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

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· Strong understanding of AI, advanced analytics, machine learning, and data-driven decision-making capabilities within the retail ecosystem.

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· Demonstrated leadership in driving organizational change, stakeholder alignment, and adoption of new technologies and business processes.

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· Passion for innovation and continuous improvement, with a focus on enhancing customer experience, operational efficiency, and business growth.

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· Deep functional and technical expertise across Retail Merchandising, Assortment Planning, Demand Forecasting, Inventory Management, Allocation, and Pricing solutions.

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Education Qualification:

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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business Administration (MBA), or a related field is strongly preferred.

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NOTE: The job is for our client and this is Full-Time position directly with our client.

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Looking for someone who is authorised to work without any visa sponsorship to work in the USA.