Audemars Piguet Technical Lead, Certified Pre-Owned Solutions
- Location
- Le BrassusVaudSwitzerland
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- IT & Technology Systems
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Sep 11, 2026
About Audemars Piguet
The brand is a prestigious entity within the luxury fashion sector, renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship and innovative designs. As part of a leading global luxury group, it offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development in a dynamic and sophisticated environment.
Technical Lead, Certified Pre-Owned Solutions at Audemars Piguet in Le Brassus, Switzerland. Drive IT strategy for luxury pre-owned platform.
Role & Responsibilities
- Guide development teams in architectural choices and strategic technology decisions to ensure CPO platform coherence, maintainability, security, and scalability
- Serve as the technical reference point for the entire CPO domain, advising on architecture decisions and technology selections that drive the platform forward
- Enforce adherence to architecture, development, cybersecurity, and data protection standards across all initiatives
- Define and evolve the technical roadmap for the CPO platform in alignment with business priorities, IT strategy, and program objectives
- Collaborate closely with Business Owners, Business Analysts, and Enterprise Architects to translate functional requirements into robust, high-performance solutions
- Guarantee delivery quality through software engineering best practices, test automation, and continuous integration pipelines
- Ensure seamless integration of the CPO platform with Audemars Piguet's broader IT ecosystem, including ERP, CRM, and after-sales tools
- Lead development partners and engineering teams while fostering skill development, sharing technical excellence practices, and maintaining high standards of technical craftsmanship
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent discipline
- More than 10 years of experience designing, developing, and implementing complex digital solutions
- Proven expertise as a Technical Lead, ideally with CommerceTools or recognized e-commerce platforms
- Significant hands-on experience in international Retail environments with deep understanding of omnichannel and multicultural challenges
- Solid foundation in software development, service-oriented architectures, APIs, and systems integration
- Demonstrated proficiency with Cloud environments, DevOps, CI/CD practices, and engineering methodologies that emphasize quality and automation
- Exceptional communication and influence capabilities enabling effective collaboration across business, product, architecture, and external partner teams
- Native-level fluency in French and strong proficiency in English
Skills
Experience
More than 10 years of progressive experience in complex digital solution design, development, and deployment. Proven track record as a Technical Lead on e-commerce or retail technology platforms, with significant international retail experience and deep knowledge of omnichannel business models, security frameworks, and technology governance in luxury retail environments.
Education
Advanced degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical discipline.
Workplace
This position is based in Le Brassus, Vaud, Switzerland, within easy reach of Geneva.
Benefits
Health insurance (basic and supplementary coverage), 5 weeks annual leave plus 2 additional weeks between Christmas and New Year (accrued through daily time allowance), contribution toward sporting and cultural activities, flexible remote work arrangements depending on role, on-site company restaurant, and advantageous pension plan (LPP).
Culture
The brand fosters a culture of excellence and innovation, where creativity and individual contributions are highly valued. Employees are encouraged to pursue personal growth and are supported in their professional development within a collaborative and inclusive environment.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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