The Pokémon Company International · 4 days ago
Sr. Manager, Platform Architect for E-Commerce and Vending Machines
Bellevue, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$178K/yr - $266K/yr
10+ years expThe Pokémon Company International is a prominent brand management and marketing entity responsible for the Pokémon franchise outside of Asia. They are seeking a Sr. Manager, Platform Architect for E-Commerce and Vending Machines to define the technical vision and manage the execution strategy for an integrated commerce ecosystem, ensuring seamless customer experiences across various platforms.
Entertainment
Responsibilities
Define and maintain the architecture roadmap for e-commerce (web/mobile) and vending machine platforms
Ensure alignment with business objectives, scalability, and long-term growth strategies
Drive the evolution toward unified commerce components, when reasonable, ensuring seamless customer experiences across online, physical, and emerging channels (e.g., Vending, Digital Commerce, Physical Stores)
Architect and oversee integration of core systems including e-commerce platforms, payment gateways, ERP integrations, inventory management via an OMS, and vending machine backend systems
Enable real-time inventory tracking, remote device management, integrated front-end experience to E-commerce CMS, and secure payment processing
Lead and mentor a team of solution architects and engineers
Directly manage People Managers, providing mentorship, performance management, and career development support
Foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and accountability
Serve as a technical escalation point for complex design and implementation decisions
Ensure platforms are highly available, scalable, and optimized for high transaction volumes
Enforce compliance with enterprise-grade security standards and data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)
Conduct build-vs-buy analyses to select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and third-party integrations
Prevent technology sprawl while promoting modular, maintainable solutions
Leverage cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), microservices, APIs, and containerization
Manage relationships with technology vendors and service partners, ensuring alignment with business needs and maximizing value from third-party solutions
Partner with product, engineering, data, security, marketing, and operations teams
Translate business requirements into robust technical solutions that support a consistent omnichannel experience
Champion change management initiatives, influencing senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to adopt new technologies and processes
Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and technical issues
Use analytics and data insights to drive continuous platform improvements
Lead the adoption of advanced analytics and data-driven decision-making, leveraging insights to optimize platform performance, customer engagement, and business outcomes
Qualification
Required
Ten (10) years of relevant professional experience or a demonstrated equivalent level of expertise, plus a minimum of three (3) years, preferably five (5), of people management experience
Proven track record of leading technical teams and delivering complex, scalable solutions
Ability to travel up to 4 times per year domestically and internationally
Deep knowledge of e-commerce platforms (Elastic Path, Salesforce, Magento, Oracle Commerce Clout)
Proficiency in cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP), microservices, APIs, and event-driven architectures
Modern headless commerce architectures (e.g., Elastic Path, Composable Commerce)
Integration with IoT devices and real-time telemetry
API-first and event-driven design patterns
Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines
Strong programming skills in languages such as Java, Python, and Node.js
Solid understanding of networking, security protocols, and payment systems
Exceptional ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence technology strategy
Skilled in stakeholder management and translating technical concepts into business value
Engineering-driven approach with a passion for continuous improvement
Ability to bring structure, and clarity to complex, distributed systems
Preferred
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field preferred or demonstrated equivalent expertise
Experience leading technology integration during organizational mergers or platform consolidations is highly desirable
Benefits
100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you.
Generous paid family leave.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance.
US Employees: 401k Employer Matching.
UK/IRE/MX Employees: Pension Employer Contributions.
Fitness reimbursement.
Commuter benefit.
LinkedIn learning.
Comprehensive relocation package for certain roles.
Hybrid work environment.
Company
The Pokémon Company International
Join one of the most popular children’s entertainment properties in the world! The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Leon Suh
Chief Financial Officer
Cameron Meyer
Brand Services Partner
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