Solutions Consultant

Hays; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Solutions Consultant to enhance efficiency in convenience retail and petroleum wholesale sectors. This role involves providing solution consultation, managing requirements, and ensuring alignment between technical teams. You will thrive in a collaborative environment, leveraging your skills in API integration and SQL to drive successful project outcomes. With a focus on problem-solving and effective communication, you will play a crucial role in delivering tailored solutions that meet client needs. Join a company that values diversity, offers a competitive salary, and supports your professional growth through ongoing learning opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Quarterly perks program

Ongoing learning opportunities

Professional certifications

Leadership development programs

Ample time off

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Solid background in API integration and SQL queries.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide solution consultation and customer demonstrations.
• Define and manage functional/non-functional requirements.
• Drive alignment between product and development teams.

Skills

API Integration

SQL Queries

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology

Job description

Solutions Consultant

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Base pay range

Solutions Consultant - Maidenhead - £60,000 - £64,000 (Must hold a UK Passport) Hybrid 3 days on-site

Your new company

Our client specialises in helping convenience retail and petroleum wholesale businesses enhance their efficiency and profitability. They securely connect data and operations across the supply chain. With over 40 years of experience, they offer solutions that simplify technology ecosystems, provide insights into consumer behaviour, and streamline operations. Their services are utilised globally, supporting over 200,000 sites in more than 60 countries.

Your new role

• Provide solution consultation, customer solution demonstrations, business needs and goals clarification, high-level requirements gathering and clarifications, etc.
• Contribute to the creation of the Statement of Work document in terms of scope & requirements clarification, effort estimates etc.
• Lead requirements and specification definition with the client and drive the necessary documentation as input to the SW development team
• Define, analyse, specify, document and manage (functional / non-functional) requirements
• Drive close alignments with the product and development teams
• Provide architecture and integration consultation
• Understand overall technical aspects of PDI's software, including application architecture and infrastructure application configuration
• Ensure alignment of the internal and external technical teams involved in the implementation
• Provide solution support and issue analysis / clarification during UAT, Go-Live, and post-implementation as necessary
• Manage and execute System & Integration Testing (e.g. test plans, test execution, issue analysis & verification, etc.)
• Troubleshooting implementation issues and resolution verification
• Provide User Training

What you'll need to succeed

To excel in this role, you'll need a solid background in dealing with integration through API, SQL queries whilst being able to read scripts and interact with developers at technical level. You must be able to drive collaboration between technical teams and understand client requirements based on knowledge of solutions. Must be able to configure and guide client.

We're looking for a highly motivated self-starter who enjoys solving problems and helping others. Strong written and verbal communication skills are a must, as you'll need to convey complex ideas clearly and effectively. You'll thrive in a fast-paced, focused team environment, able to work independently while contributing to the team's success.

The ability to juggle multiple tasks and prioritise them effectively, even with competing deadlines, is crucial. You'll need strong problem-solving and analytical skills, and the ability to perform well under pressure. Influencing decisions and socialising ideas without direct authority will be part of your daily routine, so being persuasive and collaborative is important.

A natural curiosity and a desire to learn, both independently and by asking questions, will serve you well. Finally, you should be self-sufficient in handling at least five types of billable projects, showcasing your versatility and expertise.

What you'll get in return

They are dedicated to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports you and your family throughout your career and personal life. This includes a competitive salary, attractive benefits, and a quarterly perks program. They believe in maintaining a healthy work-life balance, offering ample time off and, where suitable, hybrid working options. Their employees have access to ongoing learning opportunities, professional certifications, and leadership development programs. Our global culture embraces diversity and inclusion, values authenticity, trust, curiosity, and diverse perspectives, creating a supportive environment for everyone.

What you need to do now

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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