Kering Production Tech Lead

Milan • Italy

Friday, April 4, 2025

Kering is a global luxury conglomerate that oversees the development of a prestigious portfolio of fashion, leather goods, and jewelry brands, including Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, and Balenciaga, among others. As a leader in the luxury sector, Kering is committed to fostering creativity and innovation while promoting sustainable and responsible business practices. With a workforce of 49,000 employees and a revenue of €18 billion in 2024, Kering offers a dynamic and inclusive environment for professional growth.

1. Oversee the architecture of the production applications ecosystem, ensuring seamless integration of new and existing systems.
2. Define and approve integration models for new interfaces, ensuring efficient implementation across all systems.
3. Collaborate with Technology and Enterprise Architecture teams to align integration patterns for all production systems.
4. Work with the Data team to manage the ingestion of data 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 early, maintaining continuous communication with Program/Project Management and stakeholders.

1. Minimum of 7 years of experience in a similar role, managing complex, large-scale projects.
2. Technical expertise in middleware solutions such as Kafka, SFTP, ELK, and GraphQL.
3. Proven experience in international projects, adept at navigating diverse cultural environments.
4. Fluency in Italian and English, with French as a plus.

1. Proactive mindset with excellent organizational skills.
2. Effective communication with cross-functional teams.
3. Ability to manage project variables and implement corrective actions.
4. Risk identification and mitigation.

At least 7 years of experience in a similar position, delivering new interfaces and supporting applications in complex, large-scale projects.

Kering offers a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment with a commitment to talent development and internal mobility. The company promotes leadership skills and supports employees in reaching their full potential. Kering is an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming diverse candidates.

Kering fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, valuing diversity in all its forms, including gender, age, nationality, culture, and more. The company believes that diversity enriches the workplace and enhances its ability to adapt to a changing world.