IT Senior Analyst Retail Systems

Lidl GB; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent retail company is seeking an experienced Senior Officer (IT) to join its IT Retail Solutions department based in Tolworth, Greater London. This role includes managing store IT systems such as self-checkouts and card payments, providing expert support, and collaborating with stakeholders. Candidates should have extensive experience as a Subject Matter Expert and excellent communication skills. The company offers a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and various employee benefits including a pension scheme and in-store discounts.

Benefits

10% in-store discount

30 to 35 days' holiday

Pension scheme

Free on-site gym

Qualifications

• Deep technical knowledge of retail IT systems to become a Subject Matter Expert.
• Proven experience in managing technical issues and providing 3rd line support.
• Experience with system testing and creating test scripts.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely resolution of technical issues as a 3rd line support.
• Manage system deployments and changes efficiently.
• Execute business-as-usual tasks such as data analysis.

Skills

Subject Matter Expert experience with manned-checkouts, self-checkouts, or card payments

Familiarity with IT service management principles (ITIL)

Experience managing technical issues and performing root cause analysis

Proven familiarity with key IT project lifecycles

Experience in communicating with technical and functional teams

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Tools

System monitoring and alerting tools (e.g., Nagios, Splunk)

PowerShell and/or Python

Job description

Summary

£38, up to £50,* per annum | 30 to 35 days’ holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Pension scheme

Based in our state‑of‑the‑art head office in Tolworth, our IT Retail Solutions department is looking for an experienced and driven professional, who has a passion for store related IT systems to join our team and build a career in a challenging yet rewarding environment.

Our IT Retail Solutions department is responsible for ensuring operations of various IT systems used within Lidl GB stores, including the identification, specification, and delivery of solutions to meet business requirements. The store solutions in scope include, but are not limited to, manned‑checkouts, self‑checkouts, and card payments.

We have a hybrid working model for Head Office roles, with 3 days in the office per week ensuring you have a flexible work life balance.

Please note, internally this role will be known as Senior Officer (IT).

What you’ll do

• Develop deep technical and operational knowledge of certain store solution(s) to become a Subject Matter Expert
• Provide a professional and expert level of 3rd line support, ensuring timely resolution of technical issues.
• Manage systematic changes and execute system deployments.
• Execute routine ‘business‑as‑usual tasks’, e.g., creating weekly reports, analysing data and system maintenance
• Support the implementation of business projects by planning and executing assigned tasks
• Create and maintain documentation, including system configuration, testing scripts, and knowledge base articles.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure IT solutions are fit for purpose and fully utilised
• Prepare presentation materials detailing project progress and key analysis findings.
• Provide ‘out of hours’ on call support on a rota basis (approx. 1 out of 6 weeks).
• Occasional local and overseas travel / overnight / weekend work due to off‑site meetings, and system support.

What you’ll need

• Subject Matter Expert experience of supporting at least one of the following systems : manned‑checkouts, self‑checkouts, or card payments.
• Familiarity with IT service management principles (ITIL).
• Experience managing technical issues and performing root cause analysis.
• Experience supporting or leading projects and proven familiarity with the key IT project lifecycles.
• System testing experience, including the designing and executing of test scripts.
• Ability to analyse data, e.g., creating reports, performing data integrity checks and identify system issues.
• Experience in communicating with and acting as an interface between technical and functional teams.
• The ability to gather, document, and translate business requirements into structured functional specifications.
• Effective verbal and written communications skills are essential.
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience with system monitoring and alerting tools, e.g., Nagios, Splunk.
• PowerShell and / or Python experience would be desirable.
• UK driving licence is strongly preferred but not essential.

What you’ll receive

• 30 days holiday (pro rata), rising to 35 days after 2 years
• 10% in‑store discount
• Enhanced family leave
• Pension scheme
• Free on‑site gym
• Plus, more of the perks you deserve
• Includes 10% non‑contractual London Weighting allowance

Additional payment for each complete week on OOH Support

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Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.