Lead Architect Cross-Border (Global)

We are seeking a senior Lead Architect for Cross-Border BU to lead strategic architecture initiatives across Bnode’s International Cross-Border business. This role will focus on assessing and shaping the technology landscape for cross-border, and designing a modern data platform and digital services ecosystem. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in enterprise architecture , transport systems, data platforms , and microservices-based product organizations , with the ability to translate business needs into scalable, secure, and future-proof technical solutions while inspiring teams and stakeholders around a clear architectural vision . Key Responsibilities: Architecture Leadership Assess and document the current technology landscape for cross-border logistics and transport platforms. Define scalable, secure, and modular reference architectures for logistics, transport, and digital services. Lead the design of a modern data platform architecture (lakehouse, data mesh) and define key data products. Support the definition of architecture for ecommerce integrations and API digital services Platform Development Guidance Create and review technical designs for coherence, scalability, and resilience across domains. Guide the adoption of microservices and product-centric architecture models. Provide architectural support for event-driven architecture (EDA) initiatives, including Kafka-based event streaming and schema governance. Collaboration Governance Work closely with product owners, developers, and business analysts to translate business requirements into technical architectures. Collaborate with suppliers and remote teams to ensure cross-functional alignment and delivery. Contribute to architecture governance and quality enablement across teams. Innovation and Best Practices Stay updated on advancements in cloud-native technologies, data platforms, and ecommerce ecosystems. Ensure compliance with data security standards and establish governance practices for APIs and schemas. Promote architectural best practices across teams and domains.