Solution Architect - Retail Sector, Applications

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology consulting business is seeking a Solution Architect specializing in the retail sector. This role involves leading application solutions for major retail brands with responsibilities including stakeholder management and hands-on architectural design. Ideal candidates will have over two years of relevant experience and a degree in Computer Science. This position offers a salary of £85k-£100k with excellent benefits, and the opportunity for remote work.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience as a Solution Architect in technology environments.
• Experience with end-to-end applications solution architecture.
• Background in software development or technical business analysis preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape end-to-end application solutions.
• Work with major retail brands to deliver project goals.
• Client facing responsibilities requiring strong communication.

Skills

Solution Architecture experience

Stakeholder management

Client facing communication

Education

Relevant degree in Computer Science or Technology

Tools

TOGAF

Zachman

Job description

Overview

Solution Architect – Retail Sector, 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