Recognised as one of the fastest growing Companies in the UK, it’s a really exciting time to be joining END. If you’re positive, passionate and dedicated and want to be part of our future success this could be the role for you.
PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT – FULL TIME – LONDON
Over the last 20 years, END. has evolved into a technology led retailer that provides luxury and contemporary apparel and exclusive sneaker drops to a global audience. One of the most influential, forward-thinking and inspirational fashion companies in the world, we have fresh products hitting our website daily and our service never stops.
END. prides itself on delivering a first-class customer experience, which has underpinned our success. With over 2 million customers we deliver to over 80 countries around the world and our online business is complimented by our industry leading retail stores in Newcastle, Glasgow, Manchester, London and Milan.
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.
What you’ll be doing:
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
What you’ll be able to demonstrate:
Skills and experience
- 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
Qualifications:
- Level 7 Professional qualifications or extensive practical knowledge gained through experience
What we can offer you:
- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Birthday day off.
- Company pension scheme
- Generous staff discount
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Registered access to Healthcare Benefits provider
- Cycle-to-work scheme
Our core values underpin everything we do as a business. We always put our customers first, are passionate and dedicated and strive for excellence. To achieve this, we are positive and collaborative and keep it simple.
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.
Type of employment: Permanent, full-time