Director, Solution Architecture – Core

Director, Solution Architecture – Core Applications

Job Title: Director, Solution Architecture – Core Applications

Reports to: VP, Enterprise Engineering

Location: United States (Remote)

Eligible States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Washington

At Deckers Brands, Together, Every Step is a promise kept that every employee can bring their authentic self, is valued and supported, as a whole person, at work and beyond. Together, Every Step is how we continue to deliver exceptional business results, experience an amazing place to work, and have a positive impact on the communities and world around us.

Are you ready to shape the future of technology at Deckers Brands? As the Director of Solution Architecture, you’ll be a visionary leader accelerating our digital transformation. You’ll architect and guide the implementation of cloud-native, API-first, and modular enterprise platforms, leveraging the latest in integration frameworks, microservices, and event-driven patterns. Your expertise will drive agility, scalability, and resiliency across our core applications, enabling Deckers to deliver exceptional experiences for our customers and partners worldwide.

This is a career-defining opportunity to leave a lasting impact on our business, our teams, and the communities we serve.

• Define and execute the solution architecture strategy for our Core Applications Engineering group, aligning with enterprise technology priorities and cloud transformation goals
• Establish and communicate a clear target-state architecture for mission-critical platforms, including order management, finance, and supply chain, using cloud-native, modular, and API-first principles
• Drive adoption of microservices, containerization, and event-driven patterns to increase agility, scalability, and resiliency
• Architect and guide the implementation of cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), leveraging serverless capabilities, managed services, and Kubernetes-based workloads
• Champion modernization of legacy systems into cloud-native, API-driven, and event-based architectures
• Lead enterprise integration through API gateways, service mesh, and standardized API contracts for seamless connectivity
• Pilot and scale emerging technologies—including AI/ML, automation, and advanced analytics to deliver measurable business value
• Define and enforce architectural standards, reference models, and design principles across the portfolio
• Provide oversight and guidance to engineering teams, ensuring alignment with architecture blueprints and security standards
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business and product leaders, translating complex technical concepts into actionable guidance
• Build, develop, and mentor a high-performing team of solution architects, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field required;
  Master’s degree preferred
• 12–15 years of progressive experience in enterprise solution architecture, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
• Proven experience designing and delivering complex, enterprise-scale solutions across ERP, Order Management, Supply Chain, Finance, or other core applications
• Hands‑on experience with modern integration approaches (APIs, microservices, event‑driven architectures) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Strong background in enterprise application modernization, digital transformation, and large‑scale systems integration
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams and influence senior stakeholders
• Experience in architectural governance, standards, and implementation oversight in a global or multi‑location environment
• Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and problem‑solving skills
• Certifications in enterprise architecture, cloud platforms, integration, or security are a plus

• Competitive Pay and Bonuses – We’ve created a variety of competitive compensation programs to foster career development, reward success and to show our employees just how much they’re valued.
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