ABOUT GAP INC.

Our brands bridge the gaps we see in the world. Old Navy democratizes style to ensure everyone has access to quality fashion at every price point. Athleta unleashes the potential of every woman, regardless of body size, age or ethnicity. Banana Republic believes in sustainable luxury for all. And Gap inspires the world to bring individuality to modern, responsibly made essentials.
This simple idea—that we all deserve to belong, and on our own terms—is core to who we are as a company and how we make decisions. Our team is made up of thousands of people across the globe who take risks, think big, and do good for our customers, communities, and the planet. Ready to learn fast, create with audacity and lead boldly? Join our team.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a hands-on, forward-thinking Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of innovative technology solutions that drive value across our retail planning and digital product creation functions. In this strategic role, you will act as the critical bridge between business goals and technical execution, guiding solutions from inception through deployment.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Architect End-to-End Solutions: Design scalable, resilient, and secure systems supporting Digital Product Creation, Merchandise Financial Planning (MFP), Assortment Planning, Buy Planning, and Allocation.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with business, product, and engineering teams to align solution architectures with strategic objectives.
• Technical Leadership: Provide hands-on guidance to engineering teams, conduct design and code reviews, and promote best practices in development and DevOps.
• Integration & Data Strategy: Ensure robust integration via REST APIs, GraphQL, event-driven messaging (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ), and secure ETL pipelines while enforcing data governance and compliance.
• Technology Evaluation: Assess and recommend tools, platforms, and vendors to meet evolving architectural and business needs.
• Cloud-Native Enablement: Promote modern software paradigms such as microservices, 12-factor app design, containers, and CI/CD pipelines using Azure and/or GCP.
• Governance & Compliance: Ensure architectural compliance with enterprise standards and contribute to architecture review boards.
• Pre-Sales & Vendor Engagement: Support RFIs, RFPs, and vendor evaluations by articulating architectural strategies and solution benefits.