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The Technology department is responsible for the Development, Realization, and Implementation of the strategic Digital Product Roadmap for Rainforest Alliance (including all supporting Technology processes), for all Global Business Initiatives and Assurance programs. We are seeking an experienced
Enterprise Solution Architect
to be responsible for aligning the organization's IT strategy with its overall business goals. They will design and lead all aspects of the implementation of the enterprise's technology, ensuring it supports current and future business needs. ESA’s play a crucial role in guiding technology decisions, promoting standardization, and enabling digital transformation. In addition, ESA will also technically review a set of requirements/user stories, propose design and solutions, and support technology projects and programs through every stage of development, from idea to design to completion. The primary role is to work closely with product managers, owners, delivery managers, business stakeholders, technology developers, and designers on end-to-end design, ensuring solutions do not introduce technical debt. Responsibilities: Ensure technology investments align with strategic objectives and business capabilities. Develop and maintain the overall enterprise architecture, including business, data, application, and technology components. Establish and implement architectural principles, guidelines, and standards for consistency and efficiency. Provide architectural guidance, review designs, and ensure alignment to standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to facilitate effective communication and decision-making. Identify and mitigate risks associated with technology implementations, ensuring security and stability. Research and evaluate emerging technologies, recommending solutions to improve performance and agility. Mentor other architects, fostering a culture of excellence and knowledge sharing. Serve as the key interface between Product and Tech, providing solutions developed by internal teams and 3rd party suppliers. Review design changes within architecture boards on critical decisions. Travel to other sites as required. The person: Deep knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), microservices, APIs, DevOps, and security best practices. Experience with Enterprise Architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, SAFe for Architecture) and familiarity with Waterfall, Agile, SAFe, and DevOps methodologies. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field. Strong leadership skills, detail-oriented, and able to turn ideas into solutions. Ability to manage multiple priorities, deliverables, and stakeholders. Influence peers and management; strong stakeholder management skills. Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills; capable of leading discussions and interacting at all organizational levels. Self-starter, adaptable to change, motivated to set and achieve goals. Excellent problem-solving skills and creative thinking. Desire to learn new skills. Self-motivated and driven for professional success in a partnership environment. Effective workload, multitasking, and time management skills. Good organizational skills, productivity, and understanding of business complexities and project interdependencies. Curiosity and ability to question across functions. Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and changing requirements. Comfortable managing uncertainty, ambiguity, and change. High drive, resilience, focus, energy, and emotional intelligence. Level:
3B Deadline:
08 August 2025 Salary:
For USA-based candidates only: Range (excluding NY and DC): $81,647 - $116,579 New York: $96,957 - $138,510 Washington DC: $93,846 - $134,066 Notes:
Only candidates legally authorized to work in locations where Rainforest Alliance is registered will be considered. If you have questions, contact HR:
recruitment@ra.org The Rainforest Alliance encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, gender, race, religion, or other protected groups.
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The Technology department is responsible for the Development, Realization, and Implementation of the strategic Digital Product Roadmap for Rainforest Alliance (including all supporting Technology processes), for all Global Business Initiatives and Assurance programs. We are seeking an experienced
Enterprise Solution Architect
to be responsible for aligning the organization's IT strategy with its overall business goals. They will design and lead all aspects of the implementation of the enterprise's technology, ensuring it supports current and future business needs. ESA’s play a crucial role in guiding technology decisions, promoting standardization, and enabling digital transformation. In addition, ESA will also technically review a set of requirements/user stories, propose design and solutions, and support technology projects and programs through every stage of development, from idea to design to completion. The primary role is to work closely with product managers, owners, delivery managers, business stakeholders, technology developers, and designers on end-to-end design, ensuring solutions do not introduce technical debt. Responsibilities: Ensure technology investments align with strategic objectives and business capabilities. Develop and maintain the overall enterprise architecture, including business, data, application, and technology components. Establish and implement architectural principles, guidelines, and standards for consistency and efficiency. Provide architectural guidance, review designs, and ensure alignment to standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to facilitate effective communication and decision-making. Identify and mitigate risks associated with technology implementations, ensuring security and stability. Research and evaluate emerging technologies, recommending solutions to improve performance and agility. Mentor other architects, fostering a culture of excellence and knowledge sharing. Serve as the key interface between Product and Tech, providing solutions developed by internal teams and 3rd party suppliers. Review design changes within architecture boards on critical decisions. Travel to other sites as required. The person: Deep knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), microservices, APIs, DevOps, and security best practices. Experience with Enterprise Architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, SAFe for Architecture) and familiarity with Waterfall, Agile, SAFe, and DevOps methodologies. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field. Strong leadership skills, detail-oriented, and able to turn ideas into solutions. Ability to manage multiple priorities, deliverables, and stakeholders. Influence peers and management; strong stakeholder management skills. Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills; capable of leading discussions and interacting at all organizational levels. Self-starter, adaptable to change, motivated to set and achieve goals. Excellent problem-solving skills and creative thinking. Desire to learn new skills. Self-motivated and driven for professional success in a partnership environment. Effective workload, multitasking, and time management skills. Good organizational skills, productivity, and understanding of business complexities and project interdependencies. Curiosity and ability to question across functions. Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and changing requirements. Comfortable managing uncertainty, ambiguity, and change. High drive, resilience, focus, energy, and emotional intelligence. Level:
3B Deadline:
08 August 2025 Salary:
For USA-based candidates only: Range (excluding NY and DC): $81,647 - $116,579 New York: $96,957 - $138,510 Washington DC: $93,846 - $134,066 Notes:
Only candidates legally authorized to work in locations where Rainforest Alliance is registered will be considered. If you have questions, contact HR:
recruitment@ra.org The Rainforest Alliance encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, gender, race, religion, or other protected groups.
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