Senior Solution Architect Global DTC Technology

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

YOUR MISSION

We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to support end-to-end architecture across PUMA’s global DTC technology landscape. In this role, you will ensure scalable, stable, and future-proof architecture decisions across digital and physical touchpoints. You will advise and enable Product and Project Teams by aligning business strategy, product roadmaps, and technology architecture, while ensuring high solution quality, strong non-functional standards, and sustainable platform evolution. Acting as an architectural authority for strategic initiatives, you will help guide the structured evolution and expansion of PUMA’s global technology ecosystem.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• 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.

YOUR TALENT

Technology Scope

Strong understanding of…

• Microservices and distributed systems

• Digital channels (web, app, commerce capabilities)

• Retail and store systems (POS, omnichannel integrations)

• Core platforms (order management, payments, CRM, data platforms)

• Integration layer (APIs, event-driven architectures, middleware)

• Cloud infrastructure, DevOps, CI/CD, and release management

• Observability and operational architecture principles

• Security concepts (OAuth2, SSO, CIAM).

Experience, Skills & Working Style

• 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

• Strong communicator bridging business and engineering teams

• Structured, pragmatic, decision-oriented, and governance-aware working style

• Fluent English required; German is a plus.

This job opportunity will be available in full-time or part-time.

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