Overview

Integration Architect (Contract) – London, England, United Kingdom. It has been determined that this role falls outside of IR35. The AllSaints team is a global brand with a diverse mix of talent, working to connect product design, retail operations, and technology to deliver a cohesive customer experience.

Role

As an Integration Architect (contract) for Project Nova, you will design and oversee the implementation of a robust, scalable, and secure integration strategy and platform. You will enable seamless data flow and connectivity across the evolving technology landscape, ensuring the new merchandise planning tool, enhanced MPOS, re-platformed ERP components, and digital customer experiences are interconnected. You will help AllSaints become data-driven and agile by building the foundational integration layer.

You will report to the Global Head of Technology Delivery and work closely with the Project Nova leadership team and collaborate with the Data Architect, Enterprise Architect, Project Manager, and other stakeholders across workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration architectural design for Project Nova, aligning with strategic objectives. Implement the new enterprise integration platform, defining capabilities and best practices.
• Develop comprehensive integration solutions (high performance, scalability, security) across disparate systems.
• Define API standards, design patterns, and microservices architecture. Provide technical leadership on integration patterns and methodologies.
• Participate in the Technical Governance approach, submitting designs for review and taking part in architectural standups, design authority meetings, and related sessions.
• Create detailed integration blueprints, technical specifications, and documentation. Collaborate with technology vendors and implementation partners.
• Define and enforce integration testing strategies, ensuring data integrity and performance. Provide expert-level support for complex integration issues.
• Ensure all integration solutions adhere to security policies and compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive collaboration and innovation.
• Research and evaluate emerging integration technologies and best practices. Document and disseminate architectural knowledge to foster technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Extensive integration architecture experience designing and implementing complex enterprise-scale integration solutions in a global retail or similarly fast-paced environment.
• Hands-on experience with leading integration platforms (e.g., Boomi, Mulesoft, Azure Integration Services, AWS Integration Services, Google Cloud Integration).
• Expert-level understanding of API design (REST, SOAP), API management platforms, and microservices architecture.
• Proficiency in integration patterns (ETL, EAI, B2B, real-time streaming, batch processing).
• Strong experience with cloud integration services and hybrid cloud environments.
• Expertise in data formats (JSON, XML, EDI) and messaging protocols (Kafka, RabbitMQ, JMS).
• Familiarity with core retail systems (ERP such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 or SAP, POS/MPOS, e-commerce platforms, WMS, OMS, and Merchandise Planning systems).
• Solid understanding of integration security, data governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple technical workstreams, prioritise tasks, and communicate with diverse stakeholders.

Location

Based in East London at the Shoreditch studios. Perks and benefits include local discounts on food, shopping, and health & beauty. Located approximately a 10-minute walk from Liverpool Street Station and a 5-minute walk from Shoreditch High Street.

What We Stand For

The Customer is the Boss; One Team; We Do What We Say We Will; We Are Responsible. We work together to achieve clear outcomes for our customers, encourage collaboration, and remain mindful of our impact and the future.