Solutions Architect - Retail

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

Job summary

A leading global technology consulting firm is seeking a Solution Architect to join their team. This position involves leading end-to-end solutions for major retail clients, with a mix of client-facing responsibilities and technical architecture. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience in consumer-facing applications and be willing to travel to client sites in London. The role offers a competitive salary alongside excellent benefits, primarily remote working.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience as a Solution Architect in consumer facing applications.
• Experience in end-to-end applications solution architecture.
• Project-based experience in eCommerce, loyalty, booking, PoS, merchandising, smart warehousing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape end-to-end application solutions for retail brands.
• Client facing role involving significant stakeholder management.
• Work on projects including loyalty, booking, merchandising solutions.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Client facing

Communication skills

Education

Relevant degree in Computer Science or Technology

Tools

TOGAF

Zachman

POET

PEAF

Job description

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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 applications (eg retail, media, travel, hospitality)
• Experience of end-to-end applications solution architecture
• Ideally, project-based experience with any of the following: eCommerce, loyalty, booking & reservations, point of sale (PoS), merchandising, smart warehousing, supply chain and fulfilment
• Framework experience with any of the following: TOGAF, Zachman, POET or PEAF (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