Enterprise Architect

Ashley Furniture Industries Inc. is the largest furniture manufacturer in the world, established in 1945. We offer one of the industry’s broadest product assortments to retail partners in 123 countries. Join our team to utilize leading-edge technology in configuring, developing, delivering, and supporting applications for Wholesale, Retail, and Digital Commerce. Be part of challenging projects to build and support technical solutions for rapidly growing business needs.

Our IT team combines a highly skilled workforce, advanced equipment, and incredible computer optimization to create one of the most agile operations in the industry.

About the role

The Enterprise Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the organization's overall technology architecture while actively participating in its execution. This position combines high-level strategic planning with hands-on technical implementation across cloud infrastructure, security, networking, and application development. The Enterprise Architect must demonstrate practical expertise in multiple technology domains, lead technical initiatives, and actively implement solutions while ensuring alignment with business objectives and technological standards.

Responsibilities

• Actively design and implement cloud infrastructure solutions across multiple platforms (Azure, Google Cloud) and Kubernetes platforms, understanding the concept of "cattle vs pets" and how to build solutions around it.
• Develop and execute security architectures within development and application environments, including hands-on implementation of security controls and monitoring systems.
• Design and implement network architectures, including practical configuration of routing, switching, and security protocols.
• Create and maintain CI/CD pipelines, including direct coding and implementation of automation solutions working with a highly skilled DevOps team.
• Provide oversight and assistance to development teams to ensure projects progress quickly and align with the CTO’s vision.
• Implement database architectures, including hands-on configuration of high-availability solutions and data replication strategies.
• Design and develop integration solutions between various systems and platforms.
• Lead technical evaluation of new technologies through practical implementation and testing.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to development and infrastructure teams.
• Develop and maintain architecture documentation while actively participating in implementation.
• Create and execute disaster recovery and business continuity solutions.
• Implement monitoring and observability solutions across the technology stack.
• Actively participate in code reviews and development activities.
• Design, implement, and utilize centralized identity and access management solutions.
• Demonstrate the Company's Core and Growth Values in the performance of all job functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in software development and infrastructure management.
• Demonstrated expertise in cloud platforms (Azure, GCP, Kubernetes).
• Practical experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong coding abilities in multiple languages (Python, Java, .NET).
• Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Deep understanding and implementation experience with security frameworks and compliance standards.
• Practical database administration and design experience.
• Experience with enterprise integration patterns and their implementation.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, and 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.
• Telehealth.
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing.
• Life Insurance.

About

To learn more about Ashley Furniture, our community engagement programs, environmental stewardship, and our core values, please visit our Corporate Social Responsibility information page.

Our Core Values: Honesty & Integrity, Passion, Drive, Discipline, Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence, Dirty Fingernail, Growth Focused.