Senior Architect, Solutions

Pernod Ricard

  • Windsor, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Company Name: Hiram Walker & Sons Ltd.Location: Windsor, ON, CanadaHiram Walker and Corby’s portfolio of owned brands include some of the most renowned brands in Canada, including JP Wisers, Canadian Whisky, Lamb's Rum, and Polar Ice Vodka. Corby distributes leading Pernod Ricard international brands such as ABSOLUT Vodka, Chivas Regal, Glenlivet, Ballantine’s Scotch Whiskies, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Beefeater Gin, Malibu Rum, Kahlua Liqueur, Mumm Champagne, Jacob's Creek, Wyndham Estate and Stoneleigh wines. An overview of the entire Corby portfolio shows over 5,000,000 cases sold annually, with Corby being a significant importer of wines and having an approximate 21 percent market share of spirit sales in Canada.We were named one of Canada’s Best Workplaces for 7 years by The Great Place to Work® Institute Canada, based on employee survey results and an audit of workplace excellence and people management practices.Working here is all about igniting conviviality in all that we do. Derived from the French word convivialité, it means human connection, authenticity, friendly, and jovial. We are in the business of creating moments that matter, starting with how we work! Let your ambition lead you toward outstanding opportunities with progressive rewards. For insight on our heritage please click:About The Tech TeamEmbark on an exciting journey with our global Tech team, operating in agile mode within a dynamic product organization. Join a collaborative environment where innovation thrives, and your contributions will directly shape the trajectory of our cutting-edge products. As a key player in our agile setup, you'll have the opportunity to drive efficiency, foster creativity, and play a pivotal role in our product development process. Be part of a team that embraces adaptability and values continuous improvement, ensuring we stay at the forefront of technology advancements on a global scale.Pernod Ricard is starting a new journey and now is time for Tech convergence, completeness, consistency and discipline, to get more from any coin invested.We are seeking talented and experienced Solution Architects to join our dynamic team. Solution Architect is responsible for designing end-to-end solutions (encompassing application layer, data layer and infrastructure layer) that address our businesses and functions’ needs.The Team You Will Work WithYou will be a part of the Global Enterprise Architecture team and work closely with domain representatives, product owners, developers, data architects, infrastructure specialists and other stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into robust, scalable, and efficient solutions. Your scope will cover more specifically business domains related to Global Engineering Services.What Is Expected Of YouThe Solution Architect oversees solution architecture definition, securing alignment with global frameworks at Pernod Ricard & consistency of models across technical landscape. The role involves guaranteeing that overall development efforts are integrated appropriately, from testing to effective roll-out.
  • In-Depth Knowledge of enterprise level software development methodologies, frameworks, and technologies.
  • strong knowledge relating to designing, deploying, and monitoring solutions
  • Software development skills (full stack)
  • Middleware technologies such as Service Bus, Event Hubs, Etc)
  • Understanding of TCO and different solution/technical architecture scenarios
  • Dev/Ops (C/CD, ARM templates), Cloud computing, solution design, API design, & microservices architecture
  • Defining target Solution Architecture and Contribute to Solution Design, Development and Rollout: Understand business objectives, technical requirements, and constraints. Develop comprehensive solution designs that leverage existing technologies and align with industry best practices. Define solution conceptual & detailed architecture, securing alignment with global architecture standards, build & maintain associated models & documentation. Assess evolving product roadmap impacts on solution architecture & continuously optimize target vision. Define guidelines for engineering/development & integration/deployment teams working on the solution, in relation with tech/data architects, provide support as needed. Contribute to the evaluation/selection process for application packages, where relevant
  • Engaging in change management & continuous improvement initiatives: Contribute to transversal initiatives to secure continuous improvement of architecture practices at Pernod Ricard. Champion global architecture vision within product squads, for your scope. Continuously develop your own skills on solution architecture topics
  • Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the project lifecycle. Work closely with development teams to ensure that architectural standards and best practices are followed.
  • Architecture Development: Design and document solution architectures, including system components, interfaces, data flows, and integration points. Ensure that architectures are scalable, secure, and maintainable.
  • Technology Evaluation: Research and evaluate new technologies, tools, and frameworks. Make recommendations for technology adoption based on industry trends, client requirements, and project goals.
  • Risk Management: Identify potential risks and issues related to solution architecture. Develop mitigation strategies to address risks and ensure project success.
Your TeamReporting Line (direct/indirect) : Senior Director, Solution Architecture & Chapter LeadKey internal stakeholders : Global Tech Product Teams;(Global Engineering Services – contribute to solution design activities and change arbitration; define guidelines for engineering/development & integration/deployment teams), Enterprise Architect (Coordinate as needed to secure the consistency of architecture decisions within PR), Data Architect (collect guidelines to secure consistency of architecture decisions), Integration Team, Security Team, Infrastructure, Other Solution Architects within the chapter, Chief Enterprise Architect, Squad Members for Delivery of ProductsKey external stakeholders : Technology Providers offering end-to-end solutions for Oriented solutions, Peers in the CPG Industry and Service ProvidersGeographical Scope
  • Scope : Global
  • Travel : Depending on the business/product teams’ needs
Education & Background
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • Certifications: (asset but not mandatory)
  • Enterprise and Tech Architecture Certifications (asset)
  • Azure or similar Solution Architect Certification (asset)
  • Salesforce/Customer Platforms Certifications (Asset)
  • Background & expected experiences: 5-6 years in IT / Tech-functional roles, and proven experience in Solution Architecture (Related)
We welcome and encourage applications from individuals from all groups, including Indigenous, women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities, regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, creed, family status, national origin, age, and gender.Pernod Ricard and its Canadian Affiliates Corby Spirit and Wine Limited, and Hiram Walker & Sons Ltd. are committed to providing accessible employment practices. Should you require accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process or wish to view our accommodation policies, please contact the Human Resources Department at . For Ontario Applicants, our practices are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code.Job Posting End Date:Target Hire Date: 2025-08-01Target End Date:

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