Principal, Enterprise Architect (Retail Systems)

EPAM Systems is seeking a Principal Enterprise Architect to join our growing team in Toronto. In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in shaping technology strategies for industry-leading clients, ensuring alignment between business goals and cutting-edge technology solutions. We’re looking for someone who blends deep technical expertise with strong consultative capabilities, particularly in Retail Systems and Enterprise Architecture. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to high-impact digital transformation initiatives while working closely with EPAM's global leadership and top-tier clients across the region.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a thought leader in defining architectural vision and roadmaps for complex, enterprise-scale retail solutions
• Maintain a strong understanding of evolving retail industry trends, tools, and best practices
• Design and implement large-scale retail architectures using modern technology stacks and platforms
• Guide end-to-end product and pricing solutions, including Merchandising, PIM, MDM (e.g., Stibo, Informatica), and DAM systems
• Evaluate, customize, and implement commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) retail systems to meet business needs and integrate with existing infrastructure
• Develop comprehensive architecture documentation and ensure alignment with enterprise standards
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to define solution requirements, use cases, and future-state architectures
• Conduct architecture reviews, audits, and deliver actionable findings
• Lead solution implementation efforts from requirements gathering through to deployment and go-live
• Drive pre-sales initiatives: craft proposals, respond to RFPs, present architecture solutions, and facilitate client workshops
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients throughout the architecture lifecycle
• Commit to continuous learning and maintain expertise in emerging technologies and architectural methodologies
• Mentor and support the development of junior architects and consulting teams

Requirements

• 15+ years in IT architecture, including 5+ years in an enterprise/principal architect role
• Proven background in technology consulting or IT services, particularly within Retail or CPG sectors
• 10+ years of leadership experience managing teams in complex project environments
• Deep domain knowledge of big-box retail ecosystems including store operations, digital channels, warehousing, supply chain, and corporate systems
• Experience leading architectural efforts that ensure alignment with organizational goals
• Experience leading efforts to regulate the overall technology ecosystem to increase flexibility and optimize business value
• Demonstrated experience in designing and deploying retail systems: Point-of-Sale (POS), Merchandising & Assortment Planning, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Master Data Management (MDM), Product Information Management (PIM), Digital Asset Management (DAM), Product Content Management, Store infrastructure, and edge technologies
• Solid understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman)
• Ability to define and manage retail application architecture blueprints that span legacy and modern technologies
• Hands-on experience with enterprise COTS retail platforms such as Stibo, Manhattan Associates, Blue Yonder, or Salesforce Commerce Cloud
• Hands-on experience with ERP implementations in retail
• Expertise in retail data domains and modeling (e.g., product, pricing, promotion, inventory, store operations)
• Deep experience with full software development lifecycles, including Agile/SCRUM and RUP methodologies
• Data-driven decision-maker with the ability to bridge business objectives with technical solutions

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