Solutions Architect

TRIA; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Private medical insurance

Job summary

A leading consumer brand is seeking an experienced Solution Architect specializing in retail technology and Point of Sale (POS) systems. The role involves designing and delivering high-quality solution architecture, overseeing data migration, and supporting integrations across multiple business domains. Successful candidates will have a strong background in retail technologies and experience in solution architecture. This position offers a generous salary package including a bonus and medical insurance, with a flexible work arrangement requiring only 2 days onsite.

Qualifications

• Strong background in retail technologies including POS platforms.
• Proven experience in solution architecture covering integration patterns.
• Solid understanding of enterprise scale software environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of solution architecture across retail initiatives.
• Architect and support POS system integrations ensuring seamless operation.
• Oversee data migration, interface design, and integration with backend systems.

Skills

Retail technologies

Solution architecture

Microservices architecture

Sales transaction systems

RFID capabilities

Job description

Solution Architect – Retail Technology & Point of Sale (POS)

Up to £100k DOE + 20% Bonus + 10% pension

We are working with a leading consumer brand who are looking for an experienced Solution Architect with good experience in Point of Sale (POS) and retail technologies.

The role offers extensive cross functional exposure, working across multiple business domains, and comes at a time of significant investment in technology as part of their global expansion and digital strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of high quality solution architecture across retail technology initiatives
• Architect and support POS system integrations and upgrades, ensuring seamless operation across store environments
• Oversee data migration, interface design, and integration with key backend systems including Oracle Retail, finance platforms, and other supporting services
• Collaborate with business and technical teams to translate requirements into actionable technical designs
• Ensure solutions meet architectural principles, security standards, and long term maintainability

Skills & Experience

• Strong background in retail technologies, including store systems and POS platforms
• Proven experience in solution architecture, covering integration patterns, data flows, and system compatibility
• Solid understanding of enterprise scale software environments and retail operational processes
• Microservices architecture, containerised environments, and modern integration patterns
• RFID capabilities, such as inventory accuracy, stock management, or mobile/contactless checkout
• Self‑checkout solution design and implementation
• Sales transaction systems and complex retail payment flows
• Experience working in global retail or multi‑territory store operations

Benefits include

• Performance bonus
• Private medical insurance

The role required just 2 days per week onsite with easy access to transport links including direct trains (20 mins) from London plus convenient parking next to the office.