Are you motivated by shaping the future of JYSK through architectural direction rather than specific technologies? Can you inspire and coach teams to turn business ambitions into sustainable solutions? Do you thrive in the space between business and technology, translating strategic objectives into architectural guidance and helping others make sound decisions?
The technologies may change, but your passion for creating clear direction, strong collaboration, and sustainable architecture remains constant.
Are you experienced in within the domain of retail solutions and have a strong knowledge of what matters in software architecture within this domain?
Then you could be the one we are looking for!
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
In JYSK your official title will be Release Train Architect and you will shape the architecture within our retail domain and influence the broader direction across JYSK—all in an informal and collaborative environment.
JYSK has strong ambitions in omnichannel commerce for creating even better customer experiences across all our channels. With over 3,500 stores and more than 100 new openings each year, retail is a core part of our IT landscape.
Furthermore, we offer you:
WHAT YOUR NEXT JOB WILL BE ABOUT
As part of the leadership team for our Retail Excellence ART consisting of 7 product teams, you will play a key role as the main architect in shaping the architecture that supports JYSK stores and the retail capabilities that enable thousands of colleagues to serve customers every day. You will help guide the evolution of our store systems landscape, ensuring that solutions are sustainable, scalable, and aligned with both business objectives and architectural principles.
In this role, you will work closely with business leaders, product teams, engineers, and fellow architects to provide architectural direction, facilitate decision-making, and create alignment across the organization. You are not expected to be the technical expert in every solution. Instead, you are a leader, coach, and trusted sparring partner who enables others to make sound architectural decisions and translate business ambitions into valuable outcomes.
Reporting to our Senior Enterprise Architect you will join a team of three Enterprise Architects and five Release Train Architects.
Your tasks and responsibilities in the job include:
You can read more about our department at https://job.jysk.dk/dk/head-office/it
The current tech stack includes Enactor point of sales system, custom development using the Java and React development stacks, SAP S/4Hana ERP backend. In recent years we have modernised our landscape shifting towards a more headless and event driven architecture.
WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING
In your architect role you understand the importance of stability and performance in the daily work of a store employee. This will require you understand the importance of time to market in the business of retail. Furthermore, you can navigate and cater your dialogue to all levels in the organisation both in business and IT.
You are driven by the architecture discipline itself, understanding how principles, governance, collaboration, and long-term thinking create business value with a focus on translating this into actionable actions.
You enjoy challenging assumptions, facilitating discussions, and influencing decisions that shape the foundation of JYSK's future growth and transformation.
We are looking for a new colleague who:
IS THIS YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY? Apply today!
If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Senior Enterprise Architect, Michael Nyholm Telling at +45 4012 4218
Send us a brief application with your CV by clicking “Apply”. We process applications on an ongoing basis and complete the recruitment once we have found the right candidate.
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ABOUT US
We believe our employees are key to our success. That is why we strive to offer development and possibilities of growing and finding new challenges within JYSK. Since our founder, Lars Larsen, opened his first store in Denmark in 1979, JYSK has expanded our global presence with stores and web shops in countries around the world.
Our three fundamental JYSK Values – Tradesman, Colleague and Corporate Spirit – express the behaviour and attitude that we can expect from each other. We trust each other, and we believe in Empowerment and freedom with responsibility. We also take pride in rewarding engagement and a great effort among our employees. With the right attitude, opportunities abound in JYSK.
JYSK wants to include everyone, no matter the age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and experience. Together, we secure our inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. Because a great mix of minds, talents and unique personalities makes us a stronger team.
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