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Principal Architect - Stores, Customer Care, Design Services & B2B
Location: Northbrook, IllinoisWe inspire purpose-filled living that brings beauty and quality to the modern home. Together, we achieve. Associates across our business drive results, innovate, and inspire. Drawn together by our shared values and passion for our customers and our brands, we deliver home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced, and bring timeless style and function to people’s homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is over 60 years in the making—and our story is still unfolding.
We’re here for it. We think you should be too.
A day in the life as a Director, Architecture:
Define and evolve the architectural roadmap supporting the supporting Stores, Customer Care, Design Services and B2B domains and platforms, ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry best practices.
Define, advocate, and govern the architectural vision, strategy, standards, and best practices within the Stores, Customer Care,Design Services and B2B domain, business area, and platforms, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and driving architectural excellence.
Provides technical leadership and architectural guidance to product teams, ensuring the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and maintainable systems that meet evolving business needs.
Collaborates with other principal architects and stakeholders, including senior technology leaders and product directors, to drive architectural decisions that impact the broader technology landscape and shape the future of our systems.
Mentor and coach senior engineers and architects, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Research, evaluate, and recommend new technologies, tools, and methodologies to improve system performance, scalability, and maintainability.
Identify and mitigate architectural risks and technical debt, ensuring the long-term health and sustainability of our systems.
Ensure that architectural designs meet non-functional requirements such as performance, scalability, security, reliability, and maintainability.
Create and maintain comprehensive architectural documentation, including design specifications, diagrams, and technical standards.
What you'll bring to the table:
Ability to provide technical leadership and guidance in defining and implementing architectural standards and designs.
Proven ability to develop and implement architectural strategies that align with business objectives.
Expertise in various software development methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, and DevOps.
Strong understanding of cloud computing, IT infrastructure, and cybersecurity principles.
Ability to design and document complex solution architectures.
Proficiency in multiple programming languages.
Deep understanding of the business domain or platform and its strategic implications.
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences and influence senior executives.
Demonstrated ability to lead and influence technical teams without direct authority.
We'd love to hear from you if you have:
Minimum of 10+ years of extensive experience in software engineering or other area of technical expertise, with 5+ years in a technical leadership or architectural role.
Proven track record of designing and implementing large-scale, distributed, and highly available systems.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent extensive practical experience). Ph.D. is a plus.
Starting Rate: $155,000.00 - $230,000.00
Pay ranges will be adjusted upward as needed to comply with applicable state and local law. In addition to your salary, based on your role, associates may be eligible for other compensation including bonuses, sales incentives, and long term incentives.
Our commitment to our associates is of the utmost importance. One of the reasons the company attracts such a diverse group of associates is that we offer a full menu of benefits that are relevant to their lives, both on and off the job. We are proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to support eligible part time and full time associates and their families, including:
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Life insurance and Disability
- Retirement and 401(k) match
- Paid time off, wellness time and volunteer time
- Merchandise discount and EAP resources
- Tuition Reimbursement
Many of these benefits begin on day one, and extend to eligible dependents. To learn more about available benefits please click https://jobs.crateandbarrel.com/benefits
Euromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate & Barrel, Crate & Kids, CB2 and Hudson Grace, will be referred to as “the Company”.
The Company is deeply committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position,
please contact the location you are applying to
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and ask to speak with a manager regarding the nature of your request.
The Company is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
The Company participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US.
State / City Compliance: The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Job Applicant Privacy: For details about how the Company collects and uses your personal information, please see our Job Applicant Privacy & Communications Notice.
Questions? Please reach out to careers@crateandbarrel.com
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