Lead Digital Architect – Product Information Management

Job description

**Job Requirements** At Quest Global, it’s not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster. **Role Definition** The **Digital Architect – Product Information Management (PIM)** is responsible for **solution‑ and component‑level architecture** for PIM capabilities within Cat Digital’s commerce and experience ecosystem. This role translates business and product requirements into **scalable, secure, and operable solution designs**, while actively **augmenting delivery teams through hands‑on architectural contribution**. Operating under the guidance of a **System Architect**, this role ensures that PIM solutions—such as **Akeneo or equivalent platforms**—are designed and implemented in alignment with **enterprise architecture standards**, integration patterns, and non‑functional requirements. The role is **delivery‑oriented**, with accountability extending beyond design reviews to **direct engagement throughout implementation**. **Key Responsibilities** **Solution & Functional Architecture** - Decompose business and product requirements into **clear, implementable architectural components** aligned to platform and enterprise standards. - Design **solution‑level architectures** for PIM capabilities, including data models, interfaces, workflows, and integration patterns. - Perform **architecture trade‑off analysis** (build vs buy, cost vs scalability, speed vs sustainability). - Define and document **non‑functional requirements** including scalability, performance, security, reliability, and operational readiness. - Produce and maintain **architecture artifacts** such as solution diagrams, interface contracts, and architectural decision records (ADRs). **Architecture Governance & Stakeholder Alignment** - Participate in and lead **solution architecture reviews** and design walkthroughs. - Act as a bridge between **Product, Engineering, and System Architecture**, ensuring shared understanding and alignment. - Provide ongoing architectural guidance to delivery teams to ensure **design intent is realized in implementation**. - Identify solution‑level architectural risks and recommend mitigation strategies. **Technical Architecture & Delivery Augmentation** **Cloud & Platform Architecture** - Design and guide PIM solutions on **cloud‑native platforms (AWS preferred)**. - Apply best practices for **containerized and cloud‑native architectures**, including scalability, resilience, and cost efficiency. **API, Integration & Microservices** - Design **RESTful APIs** and integration patterns for PIM consumers and downstream systems. - Apply **event‑driven and asynchronous integration patterns** where appropriate. - Define **service boundaries, data ownership, and resilience patterns** (retries, idempotency, circuit breakers). **Data & Integration Architecture** - Design **data flows and integrations** across PIM, Commerce, CMS, Search, and downstream enterprise systems. - Define and govern **canonical data models** and domain events. - Ensure **data quality, consistency, and synchronization** across platforms. **CI/CD, Operations & Security** - Collaborate with platform and DevOps teams on **CI/CD pipelines** and deployment strategies. - Apply **Infrastructure as Code (IaC)** concepts where applicable. - Embed **security‑by‑design**, including authentication, authorization, secure integrations, and compliance considerations. - Ensure **observability and operational readiness**, including logging, monitoring, and supportability. We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questians are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard. We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in our workplace. **Work Experience** **Architecture & Functional Skills** - Requirements decomposition and solution structuring - Solution‑level trade‑off analysis and decision‑making - Non‑functional architecture design - Architecture documentation and governance - Cross‑functional collaboration with Product, Engineering, and Architecture stakeholders **Technical Skills** - Cloud‑native architecture (AWS preferred) - API design and integration patterns - Microservices and event‑driven architectures - Data integration and synchronization patterns - CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code concepts - Secure, observable, and operable system design **Domain Experience (Preferred)** - **Product Information Management (PIM)** platforms (e.g., **Akeneo or equivalent**) - Commerce / eCommerce platforms - Content Management Systems (Adobe ecosystem preferred) - Search platforms and experience delivery integrations **Education & Experience** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience. - Typically **8–12 years** of experience in software engineering, solution architecture, or platform delivery. - Demonstrated experience co