Kering IT Integration Architect

Kering is a global luxury group that manages the development of a series of renowned fashion, leather goods, and jewelry houses, including Gucci, Saint Laurent, and Bottega Veneta. Known for its commitment to creativity and sustainability, Kering empowers its brands to push the boundaries of luxury while maintaining a focus on responsible business practices. As part of a dynamic and innovative industry, Kering offers a stimulating environment for professionals seeking to contribute to the future of luxury fashion.

1. Oversee the architecture of the production applications ecosystem, ensuring end-to-end delivery of integration streams for new and existing systems.
2. Define and approve integration models for new interfaces, ensuring seamless implementation across all systems.
3. Collaborate with Technology and Enterprise Architecture teams to align on integration patterns for production systems.
4. Work with the Data team to manage data ingestion into the Group's cloud data lake, overseeing project variables such as cost, scope, and timeline.
5. Partner with the Testing Factory team to ensure successful go-live preparations and deployment validations.
6. Identify potential risks, flag issues promptly, and maintain communication with key stakeholders.
7. Lead and implement corrective or preventive actions as necessary.

1. Proven experience in delivering new interfaces and supporting applications in complex, large-scale organizations.
2. Recognized technical expertise in middleware solutions such as Kafka, SFTP, BTP, or ELK.
3. Experience with tools such as Jira or Confluence is appreciated.
4. Fluency in English and Italian; knowledge of French is a plus.
5. Proactive mindset, excellent organizational skills, and ability to work in project mode.
6. Effective communication skills with multicultural, cross-functional teams.

1. Kafka
2. SFTP
3. BTP
4. ELK
5. Jira
6. Confluence

Proven experience in delivering new interfaces and supporting applications in complex, large-scale organizations.

Kering fosters a culture of creativity and innovation, encouraging employees to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling environment. The company values diversity in all its forms and is committed to building a diverse workforce, promoting leadership skills, and supporting internal mobility.