Senior Solutions Architect

Duties and Responsibilities

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

Qualifications and Requirements

• 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
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Retail or multi-location business experience preferred

Preferred Skills

• 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