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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Solution Architect Global DTC Technology - **Company:** Puma AG - **Location:** Herzogenaurach, Germany - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, Software Design Documents, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Middleware, High-Level Architecture, OAuth, Release Management, Single Sign-On, Systems Architecture, Event Driven Architecture, Customer Identity Access Management, Data Management, Api Design, Microservices - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://de.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4723268e0d566144 ## About the Role * Microservices and distributed systems * Digital channels (web, app, commerce capabilities) * Retail and store systems (POS, omnichannel integrations) * Core platforms (order management, payments, CRM, data platforms) * Integration layer (APIs, event-driven architectures, middleware) * Cloud infrastructure, DevOps, CI/CD, and release management * Observability and operational architecture principles * Security concepts (OAuth2, SSO, CIAM). Experience, Skills & Working Style * 8+ years of experience in solution or system architecture within complex IT environments * Experience in DTC, eCommerce, retail, or omnichannel environments * Strong understanding of integration architectures and modern engineering practices * Experience working in global matrix organizations * Strong communicator bridging business and engineering teams * Structured, pragmatic, decision-oriented, and governance-aware working style * Fluent English required; German is a plus. ## Description We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to support end-to-end architecture across PUMA's global DTC technology landscape. In this role, you will ensure scalable, stable, and future-proof architecture decisions across digital and physical touchpoints. You will advise and enable Product and Project Teams by aligning business strategy, product roadmaps, and technology architecture, while ensuring high solution quality, strong non-functional standards, and sustainable platform evolution. Acting as an architectural authority for strategic initiatives, you will help guide the structured evolution and expansion of PUMA's global technology ecosystem., * Design and own end-to-end solution architectures for strategic initiatives across digital channels, retail systems, core platforms, integrations, and data. * Define architecture artifacts such as high-level architecture diagrams, design documents, data models, and system interaction maps. * Define integration patterns (API-first, event-driven, modular, cloud-native architectures). * Define and validate non-functional requirements including performance, security, scalability, compliance, resilience, and failure handling. * Participate in discovery workshops, architecture reviews, and impact assessments. * Advise squads, lead design reviews, and document key architecture decisions. * Contribute to architecture governance and technology evaluations. * Ensure architectural consistency, scalability, and long-term sustainability. * Collaborate with Platform, DevOps, and SRE teams to ensure operational readiness, scalability, and reliable platform operations. * Act as key interface between Product, Engineering, Delivery, Platform teams, and Management. * Ensure adherence to security standards, data privacy requirements, and regulatory compliance. ## Related Videos - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [API Design - Getting Started](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/33-api-design-getting-started) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [Delay the AI Overlords: How OAuth and OpenFGA Can Keep Your AI Agents from Going Rogue](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1637-delay-the-ai-overlords-how-oauth-and-openfga-can-keep-your-ai-agents-from-going-rogue) - [Successful talent development in tech: A joint journey of executives and talents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1497-successful-talent-development-in-tech-a-joint-journey-of-executives-and-talents) ## Related Articles - [The Biggest German Tech Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/424-the-biggest-german-tech-companies) - [Where to Find German Tech Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/366-where-to-find-german-tech-jobs) - [Finding Jobs in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/375-finding-jobs-in-germany) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [Best Companies to Work For in Germany: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/33-best-companies-to-work-for-in-germany-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Frontend Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/195-frontend-developer-salary-in-germany-2023)