Senior Digital Enterprise Architect at Rainforest Alliance

Position summary:

The Technology department is responsible for the development, realization and implementation of RA’s strategic Digital Product Roadmap (including all supporting Technology processes), for all global business initiatives and assurance programs. The “Information Office” sits in the Technology Department; and is responsible for planning and leading the implementation of a data-based technology ecosystem.  This requires migration away from legacy / monolithic systems, and the formation of a data lake warehouse foundation, and the construction a tech stack core, built upon a multi-tiered AI / ML based architecture.  We therefore require a Senior Digital Enterprise Architect to lead all aspects of the design and development of the digital road map, as we transition to a new technological operation model. 

Responsibilities:  

• Develop, maintain and own RA’s enterprise-wide technology and data strategy.
• Evaluate internal functions, business development strategies, and IT processes; collaborating with employees across RA to understand their technology and data needs.
• Create and adapt cross domain architecture models and roadmaps to reflect RA’s strategic needs and goals, developing and implementing the digital vision and goals
• Remain current on the latest trends and technologies, including AI and ML; understanding how they can be applied to RA.
• Leading the development and implementation of enterprise systems, handling architectural risks, issues, and blockers; assisting solution architects as required.
• Actively manage out legacy, while promoting a MACH architecture utilizing cloud systems, AI and ML.
• Act as the RA Design Authority, setting and implementing principles, fostering re-use; support make / buy decisions; and act as the technology transformation focal point

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical subject e.g. computer / software engineering, Masters preferred
• Demonstrated ability (10 years) in digital design development and integrating 3rd party systems / solutions, digital and software implementation and support
• Demonstrated ability (3 years) leading/running technology architecture teams in a dynamic environment, including vendor personnel, and using SCRUM / Agile
• Knowledge of AI and ML model implementation and scaling will be a major advantage
• Familiarity with distributed AWS and Azure cloud infrastructure
• Experience in diverse technology, services, and standards, including Message Broker, Fusion, Event Bridge, TIBCO, service buses, ToGAF, BIAN, LeanIX etc