Director, Solution Architecture – Core

Director, Solution Architecture – Core Applications

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Reports to:

VP, Enterprise Engineering.

Location:

United States (Remote). Applicants must reside in approved states:
Arizona, California, Colorado, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Washington.

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 show our employees just how much they’re valued.
• Financial Planning and well‑being – Our plans provide powerful ways to protect income, pay for expenses, and invest in the future.
• Time away from work – We support employees’ needs to get out, get healthy, and come back stronger.
• Extras, discounts, and perks – Being a valued member of…