Digital Solutions Architect- B2X Strategy

Joseph Ribkoff; Montreal; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A fashion company in Montreal is seeking a highly skilled Digital Solutions Architect – B2X Strategy. This role involves architecting and implementing solutions for digital transformation, with a focus on commerce architecture. Candidates must have at least 10 years of experience in retail, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with cloud technologies. Join a committed team in a dynamic environment dedicated to innovation and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in retail or distribution.
• 7+ years in digital transformation or related field.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement solutions that meet business objectives.
• Lead the integration of new digital technologies.
• Create and maintain architectural documentation.

Skills

Digital transformation

Commerce architecture

Problem-solving

Agile methodologies

Cloud technologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Digital Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

Shopify Plus

Optimizely

Job description

Joseph Ribkoff designs classic and contemporary garments for fashion-forward women with a youthful state of mind. Each one of our carefully tailored pieces offers the effortless fashion, fit, and quality that we’ve been synonymous with.

Over the years, the brand has blossomed into a touchstone for timeless, youthful style. Driven by a passion that has never ceased to propel our company’s vision, Joseph Ribkoff has been an ally to women, dressing them with flair and perfect fit for over 65 years. From our quality and distinctly designed products to our unwavering commitment to retail partners, Joseph Ribkoff’s values resonate in everything we do and create.

Today, his legacy lives on through the work of a devoted, talented team operating from the four corners of the world. Sold in over 60 international markets, Joseph Ribkoff is a global emblem of quality and elegance.

Montreal Corporate Head Office, where most of their employees are based, offers career opportunities in Design, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Finance, IT and HR as well as in the Production and Warehousing facilities.

OBJECTIVE

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Digital Solutions Architect – B2X Strategy to support Joseph Ribkoff in their digital transformation journey. This strategic role bridges business needs and technological solutions, ensuring alignment between digital initiatives and organizational priorities. The Digital Solutions Architect – B2X Strategy acts as a change agent, supporting stakeholders in defining business needs, modeling processes and capabilities, and planning high-impact, integrated solutions. In this role, you will be responsible for optimizing solutions that drive innovation and enhance operational efficiency. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to architect, design, integrate and develop digital systems, solutions, processes, and tools that integrate with existing infrastructure and meet business objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Architect, design and implement solutions that align with business objectives, scalability requirements, and industry best practices.
• Knowledge of Commerce interactions and integrations (across domains/capabilities such as Service, OMS, ERP/Fulfillment, Fraud, Payment, Tax, Loyalty, Subscriptions etc.)
• Lead the integration of new digital technologies into existing infrastructure.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the different IT teams, ensuring adherence to architectural standards and performance optimization techniques.
• Define, model, and recommend the business capabilities required for digital transformation (e.g., portals, customer experience, payment services, omnichannel operations).
• Ability to recommend best practice for designing the Commerce solution including steps to take for optimized performance
• Ability to lead diverse teams in delivering large-scale projects on time and within budget.
• Ensure that digital systems and solutions are scalable, secure, and easy to integrate with other systems.
• Stay updated with the latest digital trends, technologies, and industry standards.
• Provide technical support and training to team members and stakeholders.
• Create and maintain architectural documentation.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Digital Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in retail and/or distribution
• Strong experience in commerce architecture, focusing on different commerce models (such as B2B, B2C and Omnichannel) and the backend technology
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in digital transformation or a related field.
• Experience in implementing digital transformation for B2C and/or B2B initiatives and utilizing emerging technologies
• Familiarity with various digital engineering tools and platforms (e.g., Cloud platforms, Shopify Plus, Optimizely).
• Experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, etc.) and integration with enterprise systems.
• Familiar with Agile and DevOps methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data analytics tools.
• Familiarity with querying, transforming, manipulating and optimizing data and its architecture

Joseph Ribkoff is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.