Vice President of Enterprise Architecture, Reward Gateway

• We're interested in hearing from technology leaders with strong experience in:
• Application architecture: API design (REST, GraphQL), microservices, event-driven and distributed systems
• Data streaming and processing: platforms like Kafka for real-time data pipelines and integration
• Enterprise architecture: domain-driven design, architecture governance, reusable components and patterns
• AI for software engineering: leveraging AI/agentic tools for coding assistance, pipeline automation, testing, and developer productivity improvements
• Engineering lifecycle: CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, product lifecycle management, Agile and DevOps practices
• Strong understanding of cloud-native applications and distributed systems aligned with enterprise standards

Desirable

• We are looking for a VP of Enterprise Architecture to help shape the future architecture strategy for our Engagement Business Unit globally
• Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, Edenred Engagement, this role sits within the Office of the CTO and will play a key part in defining how we evolve our application landscape, data architecture, and engineering practices across the business
• This is an opportunity for an experienced architecture leader who enjoys working at the intersection of strategy, technology, and delivery
• You'll partner closely with global architecture and engineering leaders, influence technical direction at scale, and help establish the standards, patterns, and governance that support long-term growth
• Define and champion the architecture vision for Engagement BU applications, data streaming, and AI-enabled engineering practices
• Partner with Global Architecture & Engineering teams to drive platform convergence and standardised deployment approaches
• Lead architecture governance and establish reusable patterns, frameworks, and assets
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to deliver scalable APIs, microservices, and event-driven systems
• Support the adoption of AI and agentic engineering tools across software development, testing, automation, and quality assurance
• Drive continuous improvement across software delivery practices, CI/CD pipelines, and product lifecycle management
• Lead architecture and engineering initiatives through to completion, ensuring alignment and momentum across stakeholders
• Represent the Engagement Business Unit within the Global Architecture CODIR and Engagement CTO leadership team
• Mentor architects and engineering leaders, helping to strengthen technical capability and architectural thinking across the organisation

• Screening call with our UK Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
• First stage interview with CTO Edenred Engagement
• Second stage interview with Group Director of Architecture (Chief Architect)
• Third stage interview with another Group Architectural Lead
• Final stage interview with VP of Product Engineering