Enterprise Architect

Are you a forward-thinking leader who wants to shape an organization’s strategic technology vision? 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.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.About Best Buy
As Canada’s destination for the coolest tech, Best Buy offers one of the best work environments in the country! Our culture is one of inclusivity and belonging and provides employees an environment where they can bring their whole selves to work. We believe in a fair and inclusive hiring process.Annualized Compensation Range $140,000.00 - $145,000.00 This job is eligible for a company performance bonus in addition to the compensation range above. Starting pay offered will consider skills and experience. Your pay can grow as you build your career with us.Suite 102 - 425 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1L3Employment opportunities are available across Canada, including at our Canadian Headquarters (CHQ) in Vancouver, BC, our two distribution centres (one in the west and one in the east), and in many of our retail store locations from coast to coast. We believe we have the unique opportunity to help customers enrich their lives and pursue their passions with the help of technology.Let’s talk about what’s possible.
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