Chief Architect

Signet Jewelers

Chief Architect leading architectural strategy in a multi-brand retail environment at Signet Jewelers. Ensuring cohesive platform integration and driving AI innovation across the technology landscape.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeIrving • Ohio, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in enterprise architecture, leading cross-portfolio technology initiatives, and driving platform consolidation in retail or e-commerce environments. Proven ability to establish architectural standards and build relationships with senior executives to influence strategic decisions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Enterprise Architecture LeadershipCross-Portfolio Architecture OwnershipCloud Architecture ExpertisePlatform Consolidation ExperienceFinancial Fluency in Matrixed Environments

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Hard Skills

Enterprise ArchitectureCloud ArchitectureIntegration ArchitectureEvent-Driven ArchitectureHeadless ArchitectureProduction Systems DesignTechnical Roadmap DevelopmentAI-Assisted Development ModelsPlatform HarmonizationTechnical Leadership

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingInfluenceCollaborationTrust BuildingLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's in Computer ScienceMaster's in Engineering or Related Field

Industry Keywords

RetailE-CommerceSpecialty RetailJewelryCross-Cutting Decisions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the cross-enterprise architectural view and define enterprise technical roadmap
Lead harmonization of Signet's multi-brand technology estate
Establish enterprise architecture standards and serve as arbiter for cross-cutting decisions
Provide hands-on architectural leadership on high-impact initiatives
Drive AI-assisted, agentic development model
Build trust-based relationships with senior executives across departments

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of progressive technology experience
Chief/Principal Architect, VP of Engineering, or CTO experience in retail or e-commerce
Majority of career designing and shipping production systems
Cross-portfolio architecture ownership across consumer brands
Track record of platform consolidation and brand harmonization
Deep command of cloud, integration, event-driven, and headless architecture
Strong financial fluency and influence in matrixed environments
Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; technical Master's preferred
Specialty retail or jewelry experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities