Chanel Integration Architect

Paris • France

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Chanel, a distinguished name in luxury fashion, was founded by Gabrielle Chanel in the early 20th century. Renowned for its high-end creations, Chanel offers an extensive range of products including Haute Couture, Ready-to-Wear, leather goods, accessories, eyewear, fragrances, cosmetics, skincare, fine jewelry, and watches. The brand is celebrated for its commitment to exceptional craftsmanship and has acquired numerous specialized suppliers and artisans, many of whom are based at the 19M hub near Paris. Chanel is dedicated to ultimate luxury and places creativity at the core of its values.

1. Design integration solution architectures and guide technical decisions.
2. Conduct functional analysis of business needs in collaboration with internal clients.
3. Propose modern, scalable solutions to support digital transformation.
4. Lead and animate the development team dedicated to integrations.
5. Oversee developments on iPaaS and API Management platforms ensuring quality deliverables.
6. Promote best practices in development, testing, and continuous integration.
7. Manage the technical and functional roadmap of the integration platform.
8. Ensure security, performance, and availability of exposed APIs and data flows.
9. Organize and lead level 2/3 support for integration issues.
10. Act as the primary contact for internal clients' integration needs.
11. Regularly report on service quality and incident resolution.
12. Develop, monitor, and optimize the integration team's budget.
13. Manage and arbitrate budgets for internal client integration projects.

1. Significant experience (5-7 years minimum) in application integration development, preferably in the fashion industry.
2. Proficiency in integration concepts and tools (API Management, iPaaS, ESB, ETL).
3. Extensive experience in software architecture, API development, and integration project supervision.
4. Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and DevOps practices.

1. Recognized leadership and ability to unite and grow a technical team.
2. Team management and external resource coordination.
3. Excellent communication, service orientation, and client focus.
4. Rigor, analytical skills, synthesis ability, and proactive mindset.

A minimum of 5-7 years in application integration development, with a preference for experience in the fashion industry.

Chanel offers a dynamic environment that fosters excellence and personal growth, with opportunities for career advancement and diverse pathways within the company. Chanel values diversity and is committed to treating every application fairly.

Chanel is an independent creative house that places people at the center of its operations. The brand cultivates excellence while promoting the personal development of all employees. Chanel values the uniqueness of each individual, which contributes to the richness of its teams.