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.  

Apply now and grow your career with our Architecture & Data team as an Enterprise Architect!

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.  We encourage you to apply if you may not meet all the requirements. 

Join our amazing team! 

We are looking for people just like you. 

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Annualized Compensation Range

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.

This posting is for a vacancy.

5+ years enterprise architecture experience in consumer-facing retail; proven experience with technology roadmaps, capability maps, and architecture governance; strong technical foundation in cloud platforms (Azure preferred), microservices, APIs, event-driven integration, and data architecture.

Key Responsibilities

• owning technology roadmap
• leading architecture governance
• evaluating software products

Skills & Tools

Azure, TOGAF, Zachman, ArchiMate

Job Details

• Category: Information Technology
• Seniority: Senior Level
• Commitment: Full Time
• Workplace: Remote — Canada
• Salary: CAD 140,000 – 145,000 / year
• Languages: English

Benefits

• 401k matching
• Retirement plan

About Best Buy Canada

A Canadian retailer offering the latest technology gadgets, entertainment products, and lifestyle products. — Industry: Retail and Wholesale