Solution Architect
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Solution Architect to join our NextGen project team. In this role, you will design and oversee end-to-end solutions, ensuring alignment with the NextGen Architecture Blueprint and enterprise standards. You will work closely with enterprise architects, domain architects, and key stakeholders to drive architectural decisions that balance innovation, scalability, and business needs. Your ability to develop robust, future-proof solutions and provide technical leadership will be instrumental in the success of our NextGen initiatives. If you have a passion for architecture and a proven track record in delivering complex solutions, we would love to hear from you.
Main Responsibilities:
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Design end-to-end eCommerce solutions, ensuring performance, scalability, and security.
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Collaborate with business and product teams to translate eCommerce requirements into technical solutions.
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Architect integrations between eCommerce platforms, payment gateways, ERP, PIM, CRM, and other enterprise systems.
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Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards and industry best practices.
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Define and document API strategies, microservices architecture, and cloud adoption for eCommerce solutions.
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Support headless commerce and omnichannel strategies to enhance digital experiences.
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Guide development teams in implementing solutions that align with architectural standards.
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Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and data privacy regulations in eCommerce architectures.
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Stay updated with emerging eCommerce trends and recommend innovative solutions.
Qualifications & Skills:
Professional qualification
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Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
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5+ years of experience in solution architecture, with a strong focus on eCommerce platforms including headless commerce, microservices, and API-driven architectures.
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Knowledge of payment processing, inventory management, and order fulfilment systems.
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Strong understanding of SEO, site performance optimization, and personalization.
Professional skills & abilities
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Good communication and influencing skills
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Build relationships: a team player able to build and develop networks
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Change management: ability to support team members in changing environment
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Results oriented: proven track-record of delivering on targets
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Analytical and creative, proactive to solve issues
Technical skills
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Architectural Frameworks: Proficiency in frameworks such as TOGAF or similar.
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Microservices Architecture: Knowledge of designing and implementing microservices-based architectures.
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Event-Driven Architecture (EDA): Knowledge and experience in designing and implementing event-driven architectures.
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Enterprise Integration Patterns: Understanding of integration patterns and best practices for connecting various enterprise systems.
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Software Development: Strong background in software development, including languages such as Java, C#, Python, or similar.
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DevOps Practices: Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices, including CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and automation.
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Security: Knowledge of security principles and practices, including data protection, encryption, and secure coding.
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Data Management: Experience with data architecture, databases (SQL and NoSQL), and data integration techniques.
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API Design: Expertise in designing and managing APIs, including RESTful and GraphQL.
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Performance Optimization: Skills in optimizing system performance, scalability, and reliability.
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Cloud Technologies: Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including cloud architecture and services.
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Fluency in English—verbal and written
If the above job description interests you and you think you are a good fit, apply now! We look forward to receiving your application.
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What We Do
The Lyreco Group is the European leader and the third largest distributor of workplace products and services in the world. A privately-owned company since 1926, Lyreco is now present in 25 countries with 13 partners in 15 additional countries, operating in 40 different countries across the globe.
A global workplace solutions company with 12,000 employees, Lyreco’s mission is to delivery sustainably, what any workplace needs, so its people can focus on what matters most. We are pioneers, today and tomorrow, in delivering what any workplace needs, from workplace products, to services, anywhere you work. We are active in the areas of office supplies, print services and consumables, PPE and safety solutions, coffee and catering, hygiene and cleaning, furniture and ergonomics solutions, and wellbeing services.
With our core values of excellence, passion respect, and agility driving every decision, and a perfect blend of people, technology, and our corporate social responsibility strategy, we aim to deliver a great working day for our people and our customers. We strive for perfection in everything we do, and we really care for our customers. We believe in trust, respect and ethical behaviour, and we remain agile with our ability to anticipate, innovate and adapt to change.
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