Your mission
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.
Your key responsibilities will be:
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.
Your talent
Technology Scope
Strong understanding of...
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.
This job opportunity will be available in full-time or part-time.
Our principles
PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.
At PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience. To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically. Because at PUMA, whoever wants to play, can play.
PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000 employees worldwide.
