Solutions Architect

We have a core belief that our toxic, sedentary lifestyles are making humans, and the planet, sick. So we're on a mission to change it.

Celebrating the outdoors isn't just something we talk about - when the seasons change we're out there to mark it. Ideally you already love the natural world, or you are eager to get out there, learn and get involved. You'll be supported and encouraged all the way.

We are a footwear company, a health and wellbeing company, and an evolving bunch of activists. And we're searching for brilliant humans with exceptional skills and talent to help us make this dream into a reality.

Does the shoe fit? Read on

The Solutions Architect will be responsible for designing, guiding, and supporting the architectural integrity of our digital commerce solutions. This role ensures that our Adobe Commerce Cloud environment and other digital products are scalable, secure, and optimised for performance while aligning with the company's strategic initiatives.

This is a technical leadership role that will oversee delivery of digital, operational, data and analytics capabilities, reporting directly into the Digital Director. As a Solutions Architect, you must be capable not only of supporting software development, but also demonstrate a clear understanding of the full software development lifecycle: requirements capture, planning, project estimations and software design.

WHERE YOU'LL PLAY

• As our solutions architect, you will be accountable for the development, maintenance and execution of the systems architecture roadmaps.
• Conduct architectural reviews and propose technical solutions for ongoing digital transformation initiatives.
• Working closely with the logistics, business systems and development teams to ensure that design options are effectively evaluated and that robust recommendations are made.
• Proven ability to react to issues with legacy systems and suggest innovative approaches to day-to-day challenges within the existing bounds of those platforms.
• Ongoing governance of project delivery against agreed designs and assessment of the impact of change requests on the high-level design.
• Partner with product owners, developers, and QA teams to ensure cohesive and efficient project execution.
• Engage with external partners (such as Digital agency) to ensure their deliverables align with our strategic objectives and architectural standards.
• Deliver product demonstrations, mapping benefits to customer workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technology solutions.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency, particularly in areas like security, scalability, and content delivery.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of architectural decisions, system components, and integration points.

ALL ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in digital commerce or enterprise architecture roles.
• Proven expertise in Adobe Commerce Cloud (or Magento 2) architecture and development.
• Experience with integrated digital ecosystems (CMS, DAM, ERP, CRM) and familiarity with tools such as Global-e, and Netsuite is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated success in developing scalable and secure architecture for e-commerce businesses.
• Proficiency in Adobe Commerce Cloud, PHP, MySQL, and web services integration (REST/SOAP).
• Strong knowledge of frontend (HTML, CSS, JavaScript frameworks) and backend (API design, server-side architecture) best practices.

OUR EPIC BAREFOOT BENEFITS

• 25-day holiday allowance (pro rata), 4 additional days each year to volunteer, get outdoors or focus on your wellbeing, and a day off for your birthday.
• Private Medical Health care, including mental health, dental and eye care.
• Livebarefoot Pot - up to £1,000 per year to inspire you to live barefoot (embrace hobbies and passions) and or boost your natural health.
• Free seasonal Vivo footwear and discounts for you, your friends & family.
• Pension matched to 5%.
• 4 Vivo Gatherings to celebrate the equinox and solstice, connecting and reflecting in nature.
• Travel Allowance to support connection days.
• Generous gender-neutral parental leave.
• Life Insurance up to 6 times your salary.
• Group income protection insurance.
• Long service awards.
• Car salary sacrifice scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Vivobarefoot believes that diversity is the essence of its ecosystem. We encourage diversity of thought and believe that it enables creativity and innovation to flourish. Our mission is to create a fair and equitable workplace where people thrive and are empowered to become their true selves at work. We believe that feedback and fostering collaboration will allow employees to blaze new trails and enjoy every aspect of the Vivobarefoot community.

Every opportunity for recruiting a new member of the Vivobarefoot family should be an opportunity for us to introduce fresh perspectives, talent and skills into our community. Therefore, our commitment is to recruit regardless of race, colour, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, mental health illness, disability, marital or parental status, national or social origin, gender identity, age or any other characteristics protected by law. We look forward to walking this barefoot journey with you!