At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead enterprise architecture and influence technology direction for innovative solutions.
- Company: Best Buy Canada, a leader in tech retail with a vibrant culture.
- Benefits: Remote-first work, employee discounts, flexible health benefits, and matched pension plans.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with excellent career growth opportunities and training programs.
- Why this job: Shape the future of technology while working in a fun, inclusive environment.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in enterprise architecture and strong technical skills in cloud platforms.
The predicted salary is between 135000 - 165000 $ per year.
As the Enterprise Architect, you will influence software selection, application strategy, technology patterns, architecture standards, and long-term technology direction. You will help our product teams understand the enterprise architecture landscape and participate in their solutions by guiding and influencing teams to deliver strategic business goals.
We practice a remote-first working model, leveraging in-person interactions at our head office in beautiful Vancouver, BC, for strategic, collaborative, and social purposes. Apply now and grow your career with our Architecture & Data team!
What you'll do as an Enterprise Architect:
- Own the domain technology roadmap, current-state assessment, target-state architecture, capability maps, and sequenced transition plans aligned to enterprise investment cycles.
- Lead architecture governance, including design reviews, architecture decision records (ADRs), and standards of compliance across your domain.
- Define enterprise technology roadmaps and architectural strategies to help determine how systems, processes, data, and platforms should evolve over time to ensure solutions are scalable and sustainable.
- Partner with product, engineering, and business teams to evaluate technology options, define integration patterns, and ensure solutions align with enterprise standards and long-term strategy.
- Evaluate software products, platforms, and vendors, conduct vendor assessments, review RFP responses, and provide recommendations.
What we're looking for:
- 5+ years of enterprise architecture experience in consumer-facing retail within the software applications domain.
- Proven experience owning technology roadmaps, capability maps, and architecture governance (design reviews, ADRs, standards).
- Demonstrated ability to translate business strategy into target-state architectures, transition plans, and sequenced investment cases.
- Strong technical foundation in cloud platforms (Azure preferred), microservices, APIs, event-driven integration, and data architecture.
- Working knowledge of at least one EA framework (TOGAF, Zachman, or ArchiMate) is an asset.
- Experience working within an agile enterprise architecture environment.
Why you'll love it here:
- Remote-first work environment.
- Employee discounts on awesome tech from day one.
- Flexible health benefits and wellness program.
- TFSA and RRSP programs.
- 100% matched company pension plan.
- Training programs to build new and transferable skills.
At Best Buy Canada, we bring tech to life - and make it fun! We are one of Canada's largest and most successful retailers, operating the Best Buy, Best Buy Mobile, Best Buy Express, and Geek Squad brands. We offer consumers a unique shopping experience with the latest technology gadgets, entertainment products, and an expanded assortment of lifestyle products.
When you're part of our team, you'll get amazing discounts and promotional pricing on everything from TVs and refrigerators to luggage and furniture. You'll get a sneak peek at the newest tech devices before they hit the market!
Join us today! Let's talk about what's possible.
Enterprise Architect in Vancouver employer: Best Buy
Best Buy is an exceptional employer for tech enthusiasts looking to kickstart their careers in a dynamic environment. With comprehensive training provided, employees can grow their skills while delivering top-notch service in the community of Abbotsford, BC. The company fosters a supportive work culture that values customer satisfaction and teamwork, making it a rewarding place to develop both personally and professionally.
