Solution Architect - Retail (Applications)

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology consulting business is seeking a Solution Architect – Retail to join their team in Slough. This role involves leading application solutions for top retail brands, with a focus on eCommerce and supply chain. Candidates should have a strong background in consumer-facing technology and excellent stakeholder management skills, along with a relevant degree.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience as a Solution Architect in consumer facing technology.
• Experience of end-to-end applications solution architecture.
• Background in software development or technical business analysis is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape end-to-end application solutions for major retail brands.
• Work client-facing, leading projects in eCommerce and supply chain.
• Willingness to work on client sites 1-2 days per week.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Client-facing skills

Communication skills

Education

Relevant degree in Computer Science or Technology

Tools

TOGAF

Zachman

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Client:

Smart Sourcer

Location:

slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

Solution Architect – Retail (applications)

Outstanding opportunity to join this global technology consulting business who specialise in delivering enterprise scale architectures specifically for the global retail sector. Typical projects include eCommerce, loyalty, booking & reservations, point of sale (PoS), merchandising, smart warehousing, supply chain and fulfilment. As a Solution Architect you'll be client facing, leading and shaping end to end application solutions for some of the world's biggest retail brands. You'll need to following skills and experience:

• 2+ years' experience as a Solution Architect within consumer facing technology environments (e.g. retail, media, travel, hospitality)
• Experience of end-to-end applications solution architecture
• Ideally, project-based experience with any of the following applications: eCommerce, loyalty, booking & reservations, point of sale (PoS), merchandising, smart warehousing, supply chain and fulfilment
• Framework experience with any of the following: TOGAF, Zachman or similar
• Ideally, a background in software development or technical business analysis
• Outstanding stakeholder management, client facing and communications skills
• A willingness to work in client sites in and around London 1-2 days per week (the rest remotely)
• A relevant degree in Computer Science or Technology (min. 2:1)

£85k-£100k + excellent benefits. London and 70% remote