Senior Solutions Architect

Senior Solutions Architect

Under the direction of the Chief Information Officer, the Senior Solutions Architect will be responsible for defining, designing, and leading Cavender's enterprise solution architecture with a primary focus on integrations across all core business systems. This role serves as a key technical leader within IT, ensuring scalable, reliable, and secure connectivity across platforms including ERP, ecommerce, POS, HRIS, WMS, and data environments. The Senior Solutions Architect will partner closely with business and technology leaders to translate business needs into technical solutions, establish architecture standards, and drive modernization across Cavender's technology landscape. This role also provides leadership and oversight to integration resources, ensuring operational excellence and long-term system stability.

Support the "Cavender's Culture" and drive the Mission, Vision and Values

Serve as the enterprise lead for solution architecture with a focus on integrations across all business systems

Own the design and architecture of Cavender's integration ecosystem, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance

Lead design and implementation of integrations across ERP (D365), merchandising (Jesta), ecommerce, POS, 3PL and distribution systems, HRIS, and data platforms

Provide architectural oversight for middleware platforms such as Boomi, Azure Logic Apps, Service Bus, and related technologies

Partner with business and IT stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable, long-term technical solutions

Establish and enforce enterprise architecture standards, integration patterns, and best practices

Ensure data integrity, consistency, and governance across all integrated systems

Drive modernization efforts including API-first architecture, event-driven design, and cloud-based integrations

Lead root cause analysis and resolution of complex integration issues, ensuring long-term stability and optimization

Provide leadership and direction to integration team members, including oversight of integration support and development resources

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT, Finance, Merchandising, Ecommerce, and Operations to deliver integrated solutions

Architect and support omnichannel data flows including BOPIS, ship-from-store, and inventory visibility across all channels

Ensure near real-time inventory synchronization across POS, ecommerce, and distribution systems

Support pricing and promotion propagation across all selling channels

Design and scale integrations to support store operations across a multi-location environment (200+ stores)

Manage relationships with third-party vendors and partners to ensure alignment with Cavender's standards and objectives

Support SOX ITGC compliance, security standards, and audit readiness across enterprise systems

Contribute to IT strategy and roadmap planning to support business growth and scalability

Mentor team members and promote best practices in architecture, integrations, and system design

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent work experience

10+ years of experience in solution architecture, enterprise systems, or systems integration

5+ years of experience designing and supporting enterprise integrations and middleware platforms

Experience with integration technologies such as Boomi, Azure Logic Apps, APIs, Service Bus, or similar tools

Strong experience working with enterprise systems such as ERP, ecommerce platforms, POS, HRIS, and data platforms

Experience working within environments utilizing Azure Active Directory (Entra ID) for identity and access management

Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines, preferably within Azure DevOps

Proven ability to design scalable, secure, and high-performing technical solutions

Strong understanding of data architecture, data flow, and system interoperability

Experience leading technical initiatives and providing architectural guidance

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex system challenges

Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Retail or multi-location business experience preferred

Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP

Familiarity with data platforms such as Snowflake, Power BI, or similar tools

Knowledge of SOX compliance, ITGC controls, and enterprise governance

Experience with API management, microservices, and event-driven architecture

Certifications such as TOGAF, Azure Architect, or similar preferred

Experience building or scaling integration and architecture functions

Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills

Experience supporting omnichannel retail environments and large-scale store operations

Cavender's is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, military status, national origin, sex, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other personal characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.

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