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Position summary:
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
Solution Architect
who will technically review a set of requirements/user stories and propose design and solutions, and support technology projects and programs of all types through every stage of development, from idea to design to completion. The primary role is to work closely with product managers and owners, delivery managers, business stakeholders, technology developers and designers on options and solutions. They specialise in technology, application, data, integration, infrastructure and security, and are effective communicators.
Responsibilities:
Development of new propositions and services: Aligning technology strategy, business imperatives, coordination across stakeholders and implementors
Key interface between Product and Tech in providing solutions developed by internal teams and 3rd party suppliers
Autonomously handle client expectations on a day-to-day level both from business requirements and technical levels
Work with DevOps teams to agree interactions between systems and/ or new developments
Collaborate with other team members on overall design of system configuration including identifying and documenting technical solutions for business issues
Identify and document the application and integration designs
Development and/or implementation of functional and non-functional requirements of built and/or purchased information systems, with a key focus on integration of systems and data
Evaluates new product features and handles new releases of vendor software
Identifies risks inherent to technology solutions and maintains technical debt register
Help resolve appropriate solutions to a clearly defined problem
Validating and ensuring system design meets the requirements. Also understand articulate any change impacts from an E2E Perspective
Track Technical Issues
Share and discuss design changes within architecture boards on critical design decisions
Travel expected to other sites when 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
Highly meticulous professionals with strong leadership skills who know how to turn ideas into solutions
Ability to handle multiple priorities, deliverables, and stakeholders
Able to influence peers and management; strong stakeholder management
Excellent interpersonal skills, presentation skills, and verbal / written communication skills; ability to lead discussions, present ideas to audiences of all sizes, and interact with all levels of the organisation
Self-starter; adaptable to change; motivated to set personal and program goals and proactively track performance against goals and initiatives objectives
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively
A thirst to learn new skills
You are self-motivated and driven to achieve professional success in a partnership environment
The ability to manage workload, multitask and time according to deadlines set
Good personal organisation, productivity and time management skills
Excellent understanding of business complexity and project interdependencies
Intellectual curiosity and the ability to question thought partners across functional areas
Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and changing business requirements
Comfortable with managing uncertainty, ambiguity, and change to make decisions and recommendations
Drive, resilience, focus and energy with high level of emotional intelligence
Level:
3A
Deadline:
08 August 2025
Salary:
For USA based candidates only:
Salary range (Excluding NY and DC) -
$63,655 - $90,906
New York Salary Range -
$75,605 - $108,007
Washington DC Salary Range -
$73,180 - $104,542
Notes:
Only candidates legally authorized to work in locations where the Rainforest Alliance is registered will be considered.
If you have any questions about the job vacancy, please contact the HR department:
recruitment@ra.org
The Rainforest Alliance encourages and across the global organization. With this commitment to , we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of , , , , , , , ages, and any other protected group.
Position summary:
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
Solution Architect
who will technically review a set of requirements/user stories and propose design and solutions, and support technology projects and programs of all types through every stage of development, from idea to design to completion. The primary role is to work closely with product managers and owners, delivery managers, business stakeholders, technology developers and designers on options and solutions. They specialise in technology, application, data, integration, infrastructure and security, and are effective communicators.
Responsibilities:
Development of new propositions and services: Aligning technology strategy, business imperatives, coordination across stakeholders and implementors
Key interface between Product and Tech in providing solutions developed by internal teams and 3rd party suppliers
Autonomously handle client expectations on a day-to-day level both from business requirements and technical levels
Work with DevOps teams to agree interactions between systems and/ or new developments
Collaborate with other team members on overall design of system configuration including identifying and documenting technical solutions for business issues
Identify and document the application and integration designs
Development and/or implementation of functional and non-functional requirements of built and/or purchased information systems, with a key focus on integration of systems and data
Evaluates new product features and handles new releases of vendor software
Identifies risks inherent to technology solutions and maintains technical debt register
Help resolve appropriate solutions to a clearly defined problem
Validating and ensuring system design meets the requirements. Also understand articulate any change impacts from an E2E Perspective
Track Technical Issues
Share and discuss design changes within architecture boards on critical design decisions
Travel expected to other sites when 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
Highly meticulous professionals with strong leadership skills who know how to turn ideas into solutions
Ability to handle multiple priorities, deliverables, and stakeholders
Able to influence peers and management; strong stakeholder management
Excellent interpersonal skills, presentation skills, and verbal / written communication skills; ability to lead discussions, present ideas to audiences of all sizes, and interact with all levels of the organisation
Self-starter; adaptable to change; motivated to set personal and program goals and proactively track performance against goals and initiatives objectives
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively
A thirst to learn new skills
You are self-motivated and driven to achieve professional success in a partnership environment
The ability to manage workload, multitask and time according to deadlines set
Good personal organisation, productivity and time management skills
Excellent understanding of business complexity and project interdependencies
Intellectual curiosity and the ability to question thought partners across functional areas
Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and changing business requirements
Comfortable with managing uncertainty, ambiguity, and change to make decisions and recommendations
Drive, resilience, focus and energy with high level of emotional intelligence
Level:
3A
Deadline:
08 August 2025
Salary:
For USA based candidates only:
Salary range (Excluding NY and DC) -
$63,655 - $90,906
New York Salary Range -
$75,605 - $108,007
Washington DC Salary Range -
$73,180 - $104,542
Notes:
Only candidates legally authorized to work in locations where the Rainforest Alliance is registered will be considered.
If you have any questions about the job vacancy, please contact the HR department:
recruitment@ra.org
The Rainforest Alliance encourages and across the global organization. With this commitment to , we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of , , , , , , , ages, and any other protected group.