Global Ecosystem Architect F/M/X

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates; Köln; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading global company in Köln is seeking a Global Senior Architect to lead the design and management of multi-application technical architecture. The candidate will have a Master's degree in IT and 7-10 years of experience in technical architecture. Responsibilities include developing enterprise application architecture roadmaps, ensuring compliance with corporate standards, and leading multidisciplinary teams. This role offers competitive salary and benefits, including bonuses, and opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.

Leistungen

Competitive salary and benefits

Access to learning and development resources

Purpose-driven work environment

Qualifikationen

• 7-10 years of experience in technical architecture within demand/sales functions.
• Ability to articulate digital architecture strategies aligned with business goals.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and stakeholder management.

Aufgaben

• Develop and maintain enterprise application architecture roadmaps.
• Design secure, scalable integration architectures using middleware and APIs.
• Establish standards, best practices, and governance models.

Kenntnisse

Digital architecture strategies

SaaS platforms (Salesforce, online commerce)

Integration technologies (APIs, middleware)

Data security and governance

Agile experience

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills in English

Team leadership and management

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in IT

Tools

Salesforce

Middleware

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description:

ROYAL CANIN’s mission is to transform the health and well-being of cats and dogs by advancing nutrition and knowledge in partnership with pet professionals.

Driven by our strategic vision to serve 35 million pets, Royal Canin (RC) is a leader in the pet nutrition industry. In 2023, we launched the EOS program, integrating transformative strategies with digital initiatives across Supply Chain, Finance, and Sales to stay at the forefront of industry evolution.

In 2024, we introduced AURORA, focusing on empowering pet professionals through omnichannel enablement, requiring deep expertise in functional domains, methodologies, and problem-solving skills.

We are seeking a Global Senior Architect to lead the design, implementation, and management of an end-to-end technical architecture within a multi-application environment, ensuring compliance with corporate standards. This role involves developing a strategy that leverages composable architecture, data as a product, middleware solutions, and deploying platforms across 56 markets, including B2B CRM, eB2B commerce, and pricing engines.

What are we looking for?

• Master’s degree in IT
• 7-10 years of experience in technical architecture within demand/sales functions
• Ability to articulate digital architecture strategies aligned with business goals
• Strong skills in SaaS platforms (Salesforce, online commerce, pricing tech) and integration technologies (APIs, middleware)
• Knowledge of data security, governance, and best practices
• Agile experience and familiarity with full development cycles of composable architectures
• Problem-solving skills, adaptability, and ability to work under pressure
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and stakeholder management
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Commitment to continuous learning and emerging technologies

Key Responsibilities

People Management

• Support team growth through mentoring and development
• Foster a positive, inclusive culture based on trust and safety
• Communicate objectives clearly and promote team alignment

Architectural Strategy and Planning

• Develop and maintain enterprise application architecture roadmaps
• Align IT systems with business objectives and plan migrations from legacy systems

Integration & Interoperability

• Design secure, scalable integration architectures using middleware and APIs
• Ensure data consistency and single sign-on capabilities

Governance & Standards

• Establish standards, best practices, and governance models
• Ensure compliance with security, privacy, and industry regulations

Technology Evaluation & Selection

• Assess new SaaS and platform solutions for strategic fit
• Lead build vs. buy decisions

System Performance & Reliability

• Design solutions meeting SLAs and performance targets
• Address technical debt proactively

Team Collaboration & Leadership

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide mentorship
• Participate in architecture review and steering committees

Security & Risk Management

• Work with InfoSec to ensure secure data flows
• Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments

Cost Management

• Optimize SaaS licenses and infrastructure costs
• Support budgeting with TCO and ROI insights

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 diverse associates guided by the Five Principles
• Join a purpose-driven company committed to building a better tomorrow
• Access to top-tier learning and development resources, including Mars University
• Competitive salary and benefits, including bonuses

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Mars is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Assistance or accommodations are available upon request during the application process. No penalty will result from such requests.