Abercrombie & Fitch Co. · 17 hours ago
Enterprise Data Architect (Remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$167K/yr - $184K/yr
10+ years expAbercrombie & Fitch Co. is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories. They are seeking a highly skilled and collaborative Data Architect to join their Enterprise Architecture team, responsible for shaping how data is organized, governed, and utilized across the organization.
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Responsibilities
Drive designs and patterns on multiple projects including our underlying data platforms and other projects that will meet enterprise requirements for scale and reliability while transforming the architecture to a modern footprint
Facilitate design sessions with architects and tech leaders to design solutions which meet enterprise standards
Determine the business and technical capabilities needed to align strategies with execution
Own and author data capability maps aligned with business functions
Translate business needs into domain-aligned data models
Act as a Strategic Thought Partner and Enabler of AI/ML initiatives
Advise business and technology leaders on AI-readiness of systems and platforms, bridging gaps between operational data systems, cloud platforms, and AI/ML deployment environments
Identify opportunities for data reuse, integration, and optimization to drive necessary change
Champion the development of data products that bridge the gap between engineering and business teams
Define data architecture and analytics capabilities to enable real-time visibility, predictive modeling, and data-driven decision-making
Leverage data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for process improvement and innovation
Serve as subject matter expert and a leader inside our AICoE and CCoE
Adopt and Adapt a Federated, Product-Centric Model to our ways of working
Participate in our architecture review process by presenting data centric topics for review and discussion
Model the Enterprise Data Architecture, its components and connections, references
Deliver AI/data ready solutions from trusted data sources and high-quality at scale
Identify and inventory enterprise data sources, lakes, and warehouses
Enable and architect the data flows/structures that support performant reporting and dashboarding via PowerBi and other reporting tools
Evaluate new technologies and frameworks that improve data agility and insight generation
Champion the vision and priorities of Data teams across the enterprise
Become a trusted partner within our data teams, tech services, and business units to understand data needs, and recommend strategic efforts to drive the teams forward
Collaborate with senior executives, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to understand business objectives, goals, and requirements
Translate business strategies into technology solutions and create roadmaps for implementing architectural changes and improvements
Collaborate deeply with data teams, product owners, marketing, supply chain, and digital commerce leaders to co-create AI use cases that drive tangible business value
Collaborate with analytics, AI/ML, and business intelligence teams to ensure data is usable and trusted
Act as a bridge between enterprise architecture and data & analytics teams advocating for data standards during designs
Collaborate with technology teams and external partners to ensure seamless integration with systems/processes
Identify opportunities for data sharing, interoperability, and real-time visibility, including suppliers, manufacturers, logistics providers, and retail stores
Research and assess emerging technologies, solutions, and tools that can enhance business goals
Evaluate vendor offerings and make recommendations for technology adoption, considering factors such as scalability, interoperability, security, and cost-effectiveness
Advise on steps to achieve modernization goals and ensure adherence to A&F architectural standards
Provide architectural guidance and oversight throughout the project lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design to implementation and post-deployment support
Implement AI-First Governance and Security Frameworks
Define and help implement data classification, lineage, and stewardship practices directly with Data & Analytics teams to ensure effective data management and governance
Proactively support the use of observability tools for data (SLAs, freshness, quality) to ensure optimal performance and reliability
Facilitate alignment on data standards, classifications, and consumption models
Partner with information security teams on best practices ensuring that data is safe and secure
Work to continually improve real time metadata management and dynamic lineage via tools and practices
Champion data governance, privacy, and compliance (GDPR, CCPA, PCI), ensuring alignment with internal policies and external regulations
Provide architectural guidance (via standards) on how and where to consume data from enterprise platforms
Create reusable patterns for integrating core systems and their data
Ensure scalability, performance, and security of data solutions
Create and maintain architectural artifacts, including data flow diagrams, reference architectures, and standards
Educate stakeholders on data architecture principles and best practices
Develop, train, and mentor other architects both through project work and/or POC (Proof of Concept) work
Serve as an advanced technical leader and as such, a role model both technically and behaviorally
Document architectural standards and design patterns for reference in decision-making, development and build practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; advanced degree preferred, or combination of relevant skills and experience
10+ years of experience in technical leadership within large-scale organizations (retail experience preferred)
Proven expertise in enterprise data architecture, ideally in cross-functional or federated environments
Strong understanding of data modeling, metadata management, and data integration
Experience with modern data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks), cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP), and streaming technologies (Kafka, Spark)
Practical experience designing production-ready cloud platforms and implementing AI/ML models at scale
Demonstrable experience with data governance tools, semantic models and frameworks
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and change leadership skills
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable business value
Experience with integration technologies and standards (API, EDI, Streaming)
Familiarity with CI/CD practices, containerization, and agile/DevOps methodologies
Strong knowledge of retail industry trends, challenges, and best practices
Familiarity with Generative and Agentic AI components and protocols: SML, LLM, MCP, A2B, ACP
Preferred
Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman)
Proficiency with architecture software tools supporting data architecture across the organization
Background in business intelligence, analytics, or data science
Exposure to data mesh, data fabric, and modern metadata management
Benefits
Incentive bonus program
401(K) savings plan with company match
Annual companywide review process
Flexible spending accounts
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Associate assistance program
Paid parental and adoption leave
Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot
Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace
Paid Caregiver Leave
Mobile Stipend
Paid time off and one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community
Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles and six work from anywhere weeks per year)
Seven associate wellness half days per year
Merchandise discount on all of our brands
Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within
Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups
Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!
Company
Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1996-09-26IPO
Leadership Team
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Michael S. Jeffries
CEO
Robert Ball
Chief Financial Officer
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