Solutions Architect

Tommy Bahama • Seattle, WA

5d

About The Position

SET THE COURSE Lead the overall technical solution definition, design, development and deployment for Tommy Bahama Applications while working closely with Business teams, Program Management, as well as other Solution Architects. BE THE ISLAND GUIDE Function Define and develop the strategic roadmap for Tommy Bahama’s Systems in collaboration with the Program Management team, IT Operations and business partners. Facilitate the refinement and translation of business requirements into solutions including functional design, technical design, data storage, integrations and business processes Ensure that solutions meet the operational priorities of security, scalability, reliability, supportability and efficiency Own technical components throughout a project and application lifecycle, including planning, requirements, design, development, quality assurance, deployment, and operationalization. Oversee technical deliverables, including review of internal and external software development resources, to ensure quality standards are met. Perform duties as needed to build and maintain solutions as designed, including coding, testing and documentation. Develop and maintain solution documentation for domain area of focus (e.g., Retail, Supply Chain, eCommerce), including system architecture diagrams, integration specifications and data produced throughout a project. Collaborate with the Program Management team to scope, plan and estimate work streams for projects. Coach and mentor employees through continuous feedback, as well as clearly defined goals and objectives Work directly with Vendors to stay informed of and implement product enhancements, new releases, and patches/bug fixes affecting our IT environment. Participate in the definition, education and governance of enterprise-wide architecture and development standards and guidelines. Provide thought leadership for all aspects of Tommy Bahama’s IT systems. Support Tommy Bahama’s vision and values through role modeling and coaching Perform other duties as needed to help support the overall business.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, MIS, Engineering, or related field
• Generally, 10+ years business and systems experience
• 5+ years’ experience designing, building, documenting and maintain enterprise-scale technical solutions to meet defined business needs.
• 3+ years’ experience managing and mentoring technical team members.
• Experience with a variety of enterprise class tools and technologies
• Experience overseeing technical activities of third-party vendors and/or partners.
• Experience working with and extending packaged software applications.
• Ability to work collaboratively with business, program management and other technical teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Understanding of system architecture and underlying data flows across interdependent applications
• Understanding of how technical solutions are modeled to solve business problems or enable new business capabilities.
• Ability to work through problems independently.
• Ability to manage, prioritize, and communicate status of multiple tasks.
• Ability to create intuitive technical and non-technical documentation.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and communications skills
• Drive and desire to stay abreast of industry relevant technology tools and trends

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall technical solution definition, design, development and deployment for Tommy Bahama Applications
• Define and develop the strategic roadmap for Tommy Bahama’s Systems
• Facilitate the refinement and translation of business requirements into solutions including functional design, technical design, data storage, integrations and business processes
• Ensure that solutions meet the operational priorities of security, scalability, reliability, supportability and efficiency
• Own technical components throughout a project and application lifecycle, including planning, requirements, design, development, quality assurance, deployment, and operationalization.
• Oversee technical deliverables, including review of internal and external software development resources, to ensure quality standards are met.
• Perform duties as needed to build and maintain solutions as designed, including coding, testing and documentation.
• Develop and maintain solution documentation for domain area of focus (e.g., Retail, Supply Chain, eCommerce), including system architecture diagrams, integration specifications and data produced throughout a project.
• Collaborate with the Program Management team to scope, plan and estimate work streams for projects.
• Coach and mentor employees through continuous feedback, as well as clearly defined goals and objectives
• Work directly with Vendors to stay informed of and implement product enhancements, new releases, and patches/bug fixes affecting our IT environment.
• Participate in the definition, education and governance of enterprise-wide architecture and development standards and guidelines.
• Provide thought leadership for all aspects of Tommy Bahama’s IT systems.
• Support Tommy Bahama’s vision and values through role modeling and coaching
• Perform other duties as needed to help support the overall business.

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K with generous matching program
• generous paid time off
• Potential Annual Bonus Opportunity
• 50% discount at restaurants and retail locations
• Career advancement opportunities as we are growing!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level