PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT – FULL TIME – LONDON
Who We Are:
Inspired by a shared love of fashion, sneakers and the surrounding culture, END. was founded in Newcastle upon Tyne back in 2005. Bringing a combination of celebrated designers and emerging brands that were hard to come by outside of London, our first store in the UK nurtured a community of like-minded individuals who shared a passion within this ever-evolving culture.
Since then, END. has become a technology led retailer that provides a curated blend of menswear, womenswear, sneakers, homeware and lifestyle products for a global community.
At the core of everything we do as a brand is our customers. We recognise that it is our team and culture that makes the difference to our customers. With over 600 employees across our HQ, offices and retail locations, this customer centred approach continues to be a key focus for all END. staff.
As END. continues to grow with the culture, we want to ensure that all END. staff have a great experience at work and continue to contribute to our collective success.
The Principal Architect in Technology will lead the development and execution of the organisation's technology architecture strategy. This role ensures that the technology infrastructure aligns with and drives forward business objectives. Acting as a strategic partner to the executive team, the Principal Architect will identify, shape, and deliver innovative technology solutions that enable sustainable growth and competitive advantage.
Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll be doing:
- Lead the development of technology architecture strategy that aligns with business objectives.
- Design, develop, and implement technology solutions that meet business requirements.
- Evaluate and recommend technology solutions that are cost-effective and scalable.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that technology solutions are integrated and aligned with business processes.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams and technical specifications.
- Conduct technology assessments to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.
- Stay current with emerging technology trends and evaluate their potential impact on the organization.
- Manage and mentor a team of technology professionals.
- Ensure that all technology solutions adhere to industry standards and regulations.
Who we’re looking for:
- Bachelor's or master’s degree in computer science or related field
- 10+ years of experience in technology architecture, with a focus on large-scale enterprise systems • Proven experience in designing and implementing technology solutions that align with business objectives.
- Experience in leading and mentoring teams of technology professionals
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Knowledge of industry standards and regulations, including security and privacy requirements
- Experience with cloud-based technology solutions and services
- Experience with PHP, Laravel, microservice architecture, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform / GCP, Amazon Web Services, AWS, Bitbucket VCS / Pipelines
- Level 7 Professional qualifications or extensive practical knowledge gained through experience
Besides a competitive salary and an engaging and inclusive work place we can offer you:
- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Flexible working - 3 days office working (Mon-Wed) 2 days home working (Thu-Fri)
- 40 Hours per week
- Holiday trading (Buy or sell 3 days)
- Your birthday off
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Healthcare Cashback Plan
- Moments that matter gifts (Weddings and Babies)
- A pension that both you and the company contribute to
- Generous staff discount
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
Don’t worry if you don’t hit every criteria, we’re always looking to uncover the next big thing, so if you have what it takes to be part of our future success, we want to hear from you.
Please note - for the successful candidate, any employment is conditional on you having the right to work in the UK in the role in which you are employed.