Senior Retail Solutions Architect — Hybrid/Remote

Smart Sourcer; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Sourcer is seeking a Solution Architect for Retail to lead end-to-end designs across AI, eCommerce, POS, loyalty, OMS and ERP for global retailers. You’ll shape architectures for high-impact programs and collaborate with product, engineering and business teams.

The role combines client-facing delivery on site in London with remote work, a strong focus on enterprise-scale platforms, and opportunities to influence technology choices and standards.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a Solution Architect in consumer-facing environments (retail, travel, hospitality, media or similar).
• Strong grounding in end-to-end application architecture across multiple domains.
• Experience with one or more retail-centric platforms such as eCommerce, payments, loyalty, PoS, order management, ERP, booking & reservations, buying & merchandising, warehousing, supply chain or fulfilment.
• Some exposure to AI within retail is highly beneficial.
• Familiarity with architectural frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end solution design for high-profile, enterprise-scale retail clients, shaping architectures that underpin millions of customer interactions.
• Collaborate with product, engineering and business teams to define scalable, secure, and future-proof solutions.
• Act as a trusted advisor guiding clients through technology choices, integration patterns, and architectural best practices.
• Contribute to enterprise-wide transformation programmes with global reach.

Job description

Smart Sourcer is seeking a Solution Architect for Retail to lead end-to-end designs across AI, eCommerce, POS, loyalty, OMS and ERP for global retailers. You’ll shape architectures for high-impact programs and collaborate with product, engineering and business teams.

The role combines client-facing delivery on site in London with remote work, a strong focus on enterprise-scale platforms, and opportunities to influence technology choices and standards.