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Job Description

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 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 review requirements/user stories, propose design and solutions, and support technology projects throughout all development stages, from idea to completion. The primary role involves working closely with product managers, delivery managers, business stakeholders, and technology teams to ensure proposed solutions do not introduce technical debt.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure technology investments align with strategic objectives and business capabilities.
• Develop and maintain 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 standards compliance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to facilitate communication and decision-making.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to technology implementations, ensuring security and stability.
• Research emerging technologies and recommend solutions to improve performance and agility.
• Mentor other architects and promote a culture of architectural excellence.
• Act as key interface between Product and Tech teams, including internal and third-party solutions.
• 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) and familiarity with Waterfall, Agile, SAFe, and DevOps methodologies.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field.
• Strong leadership skills, detail-oriented, with the ability to turn ideas into solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Influence peers and management; strong stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Self-starter, adaptable to change, proactive in setting and tracking goals.
• Excellent problem-solving and creative thinking skills.
• Motivated to learn new skills and driven for professional success.
• Effective workload, time, and project management skills.
• Understanding of business complexity and project interdependencies.
• Curious, able to question and collaborate across functions.
• Quick to adapt to new technologies and changing requirements.
• Comfortable with uncertainty, ambiguity, and change.
• High emotional intelligence, drive, resilience, and focus.

Level: 3B

Deadline: 08 August 2025

Salary: For USA-based candidates only:

• Salary range (excluding NY and DC): $81,647 - $116,579
• New York Salary Range: $96,957 - $138,510
• Washington DC Salary Range: $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 the HR department at [email protected].

The Rainforest Alliance encourages diversity and is committed to equal opportunity employment. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected group.