Enterprise Architect- Specialist- Retail

Company description Tremend is the newest global software engineering hub for Publicis Sapient. For over 20 years, the company has been infusing its advanced technical expertise into complex and innovative solutions that meet today's digital transformation needs and pave the way for a better and smarter future. By joining forces with Publicis Sapient we're accelerating the impact, providing a good mix of talented engineers, technology, continuous improvement, innovation, and R&D. Here, you'll have the opportunity to unleash your potential, powering up advanced software solutions for some of the world's most iconic brands. Embrace your passion for technology, creativity, and continuous improvement, and join us in making a difference through engineering. Overview We are looking for an experienced IT Architect Consultant to lead and manage IT architecture activities within a dynamic environment. Experience in the retail industry is considered a strong plus. This role plays a key part in shaping and evolving the Information Systems (IS) landscape, working closely with business and digital data teams to ensure alignment between strategic objectives and technology solutions. The ideal candidate will bring a strong architectural vision, the ability to translate complex concepts into actionable plans, and a collaborative mindset to drive digital transformation. Responsibilities: Lead and centralize all IT architecture topics, ensuring alignment with business and digital data teams Define, maintain, and evolve the current and target IS architecture, including long-term projections Assess the impact of new initiatives on the existing architecture and perform gap analysis between AS-IS and TO-BE states Design and propose transition scenarios with clear, structured steps toward target architecture Collaborate with stakeholders to build a consistent business and digital transformation roadmap based on modular architecture principles Develop and maintain a comprehensive 360° IS view covering: -Business (strategy, processes, organization, capabilities) -Data (models, semantics, lifecycle, integration, governance) -Applications (components, services, integrations, flows) -Technology (infrastructure, standards, security, networks) -Promote understanding of modular architecture principles across teams -Ensure architecture governance and supervise implementation of the defined roadmap -Contribute to the broader IT architecture community by sharing best practices and lessons learned Skills and Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience as an IT Architect (Enterprise Architect) Experience in the retail industry is considered a strong plus Strong expertise in Information Systems architecture Solid knowledge of enterprise integration patterns (EIP) and domain-driven design (DDD) Good understanding of integration and exchange technologies such as ESB, EAI, MOM, ETL, and API management Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail Ability to plan, prioritize, and execute complex initiatives effectively Strategic thinking with a long-term perspective (3–5 years horizon) Proactive mindset with the ability to turn ideas into actionable improvements Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex architecture concepts to diverse stakeholders Experience working in cross-functional and international environments Advanced English proficiency; French is a plus TOGAF V9 certification is considered an advantage Additional information Besides an exciting job in a tremendous team, here's what you can expect: A fast-paced tech environment Continuous growth & learning Open feedback culture Room for own initiative & ideas Transparency about results & strategy Recognition & reward for hard work Working with a flexible schedule Medical subscription Meal tickets Extra vacation days Many other perks