IT Domain Architect – Retail Solutions

About the role

JYSK is looking for an IT Domain Architect for its Retail Solutions area, based in Aarhus. The official title is Release Train Architect, and you will shape the architecture supporting JYSK stores and the retail capabilities that help thousands of colleagues serve customers every day. You report to the Senior Enterprise Architect and join a team of three Enterprise Architects and five Release Train Architects.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure technical governance and the architectural roadmap within the Retail Excellence ART, which covers seven product teams.
• Collaborate and align with architects and solution specialists across the organisation.
• Write solution designs for the retail and store operations domain.
• Guide teams toward the right solutions and act as a visible sparring partner.
• Act as central sparring partner with the external vendor on the POS system, translating between technology and business.
• Help guide the evolution of the store systems landscape so that solutions are sustainable, scalable and aligned with business objectives and architectural principles.

Required profile

• Experience in an architect position with a good understanding of the architecture domains (business, data, application, technology).
• Proactive, independent and able to drive the architectural agenda and achieve results aligned with strategic priorities.
• Able to create results through others while remaining hands-on when needed.
• Curious, open-minded and comfortable in a leadership role.
• Preferrably retail experience.

Required skills

• Ability to translate business initiatives into an architectural roadmap for the ART.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels.
• Understanding of the current tech stack: Enactor POS, custom development with Java and React, and SAP S/4HANA ERP backend, with a move toward headless and event-driven architecture.

What we offer

• Professional and personal development opportunities in an international company.
• Sparring and feedback from skilled colleagues in a relaxed, open atmosphere.
• Social activities during the year, such as Friday bars, a company run and a Christmas party.
• A healthy work-life balance and a short distance from decision to action.