Deckers Brands

Director, Solution Architecture – Core Applications

Deckers Brands

full-time

Posted on:

Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • Arizona, California, Texas, Utah, Washington • 🇺🇸 United States

Visit company website
✨ AI Apply
Apply

Salary

💰 $205,000 - $215,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

AWSAzureCloudERPGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesMicroservices

About the role

  • 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

Requirements

  • 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.
Benefits
  • Competitive Pay and Bonuses
  • Financial Planning and wellbeing
  • Time away from work
  • Extras, discounts and perks
  • Growth and Development
  • Health and Wellness

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
solution architecturecloud-nativeAPI-first principlesmicroservicescontainerizationevent-driven architecturesAWSAzureKubernetesenterprise application modernization
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingmentoringinfluencinginnovationaccountabilitycontinuous learningoversight
Certifications
enterprise architecturecloud platformsintegrationsecurity