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KnitWell Group · 1 month ago

Application Systems Architect

Fort Myers, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

KnitWell Group is a specialty retail operating company that encompasses several iconic brands. They are seeking an experienced Application Systems Architect to transform and scale their technology platform across multiple brands, focusing on creating a unified architecture that enhances operational excellence and customer experience.

ApparelFashionLifestyleRetailWomen's

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead architecture governance, design reviews, and technical standards across the organization, Evaluate and recommend platforms, technologies, and vendor partnerships

Develop and maintain technology roadmaps that align with business strategy and industry best practices

Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions that enhance operational efficiency and competitive advantage

Create architectural standards, guidelines, and frameworks for system development and integration

Develop architectural frameworks that balance centralized efficiency with decentralized brand autonomy, allowing each brand (Ann Taylor, Chico's, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Soma, Talbots, White House Black Market, Haven Well Within) to maintain its unique identity and customer relationship

Design efficient architecture standards and best practices that can operate independently per brand or leverage cross-brand opportunities

Develop API-first, microservices-based architectures that enable agility and scalability, Implement disaster recovery, business continuity, and high-availability architectures

Partner with fellow architects across security, database, networking and cloud/infra cross functional work streams, brand leaders, and executive team on technology roadmap and strategic initiatives

Lead proof-of-concept initiatives to validate architectural decisions

Qualification

Multi-brand systems architectureTechnical Systems architectureCloud platformsWomen's specialty apparel retailFull lifecycle implementationHigh-transaction-volume environmentsLeadership skillsCollaboration skillsStrategic thinkingExceptional communication

Required

Minimum 7+ years of hands-on experience in IT Systems architecture and implementation

Education & Certifications: bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related technical field

MANDATORY: Multi-brand systems architecture — proven track record designing and implementing technical solutions & systems across multiple brands, business units within a single organization

Women's specialty apparel retail experience strongly preferred — understanding of women's fashion retail dynamics, sizing complexities, seasonal merchandising, and customer engagement strategies

Full lifecycle implementation experience with at least 2-3 major enterprise platforms. Proven success delivering large-scale, mission-critical systems architecture and solutions serving millions of customers

Experience with high-transaction-volume retail environments (peak traffic handling, seasonal demand)

Technical Systems architecture including expertise in platforms, multi-brand architecture, and cloud platforms

Leadership & Collaboration skills: Collaborative mindset with ability to work across brands, functions, and geographies, Strategic thinking balanced with hands-on technical problem-solving, Comfortable working in fast-paced, agile environments with evolving priorities and Exceptional communication skills with ability to influence technical and business stakeholders

Benefits

You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.

Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands.

A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities.

Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K).

Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Time off – paid time off & holidays.