Principal Enterprise Architect
Core
Design and connect enterprise-wide solutions to accelerate feature delivery and transform the technical footprint for Columbia Sportswear and related brands.
Role type
Principal Enterprise Architect
Builds
Modern, forward-looking, resilient integrated solutions and enterprise integration platforms
Domain
Retail / Enterprise Architecture / Cloud
Required skills
Enterprise architecture design, Cloud platform strategy (AWS/Azure), API and service design, Agile methodologies, Technical leadership, Strategic planning, Cost optimization, Vendor integration, Cross-functional collaboration, Data-driven decision making
Preferred skills
Thought leadership, Influencing skills, Storytelling, Mentoring, Complex problem solving, International team management
Technologies
AWS, Microsoft Azure, C#, Java, NodeJS
Responsibilities
Partner with engineering leadership to build architectural plans aligned with product roadmaps; Strengthen architecture literacy through shared principles and reusable patterns; Advocate and drive adoption of architectural best practices; Provide technical mentoring and guidance to the organization; Monitor IT trends to identify new capabilities for the integration platform; Engage with external vendors to ensure alignment with architectural standards; Support engineering teams to ensure consistency with company architecture principles.
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship
