Global DTC Solution Architect: End-to-End Platform & API

PUMA; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 116,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

PUMA is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to support end-to-end architecture across our global DTC technology landscape. You will ensure scalable, stable, and future-proof architecture decisions across digital and physical touchpoints, advising Product and Project Teams and aligning business strategy with technology roadmaps.

With 8+ years in solution or system architecture, you will lead design reviews, define integration patterns, ensure security and compliance, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in solution or system architecture within complex IT environments.
• Experience in DTC, eCommerce, retail, or omnichannel environments.
• Strong understanding of integration architectures and modern engineering practices.
• Experience working in global matrix organizations.
• Structured, pragmatic, decision-oriented, and governance-aware working style.
• Fluent English required; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and own end-to-end solution architectures for strategic initiatives across digital channels, retail systems, core platforms, integrations, and data.
• Define architecture artifacts such as high-level architecture diagrams, design documents, data models, and system interaction maps.
• Define integration patterns (API-first, event-driven, modular, cloud-native architectures).
• Define and validate non-functional requirements including performance, security, scalability, compliance, resilience, and failure handling.
• Participate in discovery workshops, architecture reviews, and impact assessments.
• Advise squads, lead design reviews, and document key architecture decisions.
• Contribute to architecture governance and technology evaluations.
• Ensure architectural consistency, scalability, and long-term sustainability.
• Collaborate with Platform, DevOps, and SRE teams to ensure operational readiness, scalability, and reliable platform operations.
• Act as key interface between Product, Engineering, Delivery, Platform teams, and Management.
• Ensure adherence to security standards, data privacy requirements, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Fluent English

German bonus

Architecture leadership

Job description

PUMA is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to support end-to-end architecture across our global DTC technology landscape. You will ensure scalable, stable, and future-proof architecture decisions across digital and physical touchpoints, advising Product and Project Teams and aligning business strategy with technology roadmaps.

With 8+ years in solution or system architecture, you will lead design reviews, define integration patterns, ensure security and compliance, and collaborate with