Commercial Application Architect

Musgrave Group Plc; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Musgrave Group Plc seeks a Commercial Application Architect to own architecture, governance, integration and lifecycle management for strategic commercial and supply chain applications such as RELEX and Pricefx. You will be the primary interface between business stakeholders and technology teams.

The role is a 24-month fixed-term contract with hubs in Cork, Dublin or Belfast, offered on a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Experience in solution or application architecture on large-scale programs.
• Ability to translate requirements into end-to-end solutions.
• Knowledge of APIs, data, integration and cloud/SaaS platforms.
• Experience with retail planning or optimisation platforms is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end application ownership for promotion, planning, pricing and replenishment platforms.
• Develop and maintain platform roadmaps, data flows and integration governance.
• Translate business requirements into platform changes with business and tech stakeholders.
• Establish testing, quality assurance and release governance across the landscape.
• Provide architectural governance and long-term strategic roadmap.

Skills

IT qualification

Solution architecture

Application architecture

Architecture governance

TOGAF

Cloud platforms

APIs

Data integration

Stakeholder management

Tools

RELEX

Blue Yonder

SAP

Job description

Musgrave is one of Europe’s most successful family-owned businesses, with a rich 150-year legacy in food and brand innovation. We're proud to serve communities across Ireland and Spain, feeding one in three people every day through 19 iconic brands like SuperValu, Centra, Mace, Frank and Honest, and Musgrave MarketPlace. By supporting thousands of retail and foodservice family businesses, we make a positive impact on the communities they serve. We're committed to becoming the most trusted and sustainable business in Ireland, and we're looking for dynamic, forward-thinking individuals to join us on this journey.

Our people are the heart of our business. As our greatest asset, they make Musgrave a great place to work and, in return, we aim to be the very best place to work, grow and thrive.

We are seeking a Commercial Application Architect to own the architecture, governance, integration and lifecycle management of strategic commercial and supply chain applications such as RELEX and Pricefx solutions. You will ensure that data, configuration, integrations and business processes operate cohesively across the application landscape while acting as the primary interface between business stakeholders and technology teams.

** Please note that is a 24 month fixed term contract and the role can be based at our Cork, Dublin or Belfast hubs

What you'll be doing

End-to-End Application Ownership

Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of all promotion, planning, pricing, forecasting and replenishment platforms, their capabilities, configurations, dependencies and business processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Application capability maps
• Process flows
• Platform roadmaps

Understand the application-level data and integration architecture across all commercial and supply chain application platforms.

Key responsibilities

• Understand source-to-target data flows
• Ensure data quality requirements are defined
• Understand transformation logic
• Govern shared interfaces

Business & Technology Translation

Act as the primary intermediary between business functions and technology teams.

Responsibilities

• Work with BA's to translate business requirements into platform changes
• Challenge proposed solutions
• Ensure business outcomes remain the focus

Testing, Controls & Operational Assurance

Establish robust testing and quality assurance frameworks across the application landscape.

Key responsibilities

• Regression testing strategy
• Integration testing governance
• Release assurance

Architecture Governance & Strategic Roadmap

Provide architectural oversight and long-term planning across the commercial and supply chain ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Capability roadmap ownership

What we're looking for

A relevant IT qualification or equivalent professional experience.

Significant experience across multiple technology disciplines, including several years in solution or application architecture or a comparable design leadership role.

Proven application architecture, design and implementation experience on large-scale transformation programmes, ideally in retail, consumer goods or supply chain.

Ability to translate complex business requirements into coherent end-to-end solutions and practical transition roadmaps.

Strong knowledge of application, data, integration and technology architecture, including APIs, event-driven integration and cloud or SaaS platforms.

Experience implementing configurable enterprise products and integrating them with complex legacy estates; exposure to retail planning or optimisation platforms such as RELEX, Blue Yonder, SAP or similar is advantageous.

Understanding of commercial processes such as forecasting, replenishment, pricing, promotions, range or space planning is advantageous.

Experience applying architecture frameworks and governance pragmatically; TOGAF or equivalent certification is desirable.

Strong commercial awareness, including implementation cost, licensing, supportability, total cost of ownership and vendor delivery models.

Ability to assess architecture designs, identify risks and dependencies, and drive timely decisions and escalation.

Experience leading third-party vendors and distributed delivery teams in agile, hybrid or matrix environments.

Excellent communication, facilitation and stakeholder-influencing skills, with the ability to explain technical choices in business terms.

A structured, proactive and collaborative approach, with a strong focus on delivery and measurable business outcomes.

Career Development

With a commitment to your personal and professional growth, Musgrave offers numerous opportunities for advancement and learning.

Collaborative Environment

Work alongside a passionate team, where your contributions will make a significant impact

Innovation Focus

Be part of a company that values forward-thinking solutions

Community Focus

Be part of a company that truly values its communities and strives to make a positive impact.

Be Part of a Legacy

Join a company with a long-standing commitment to community and innovation.

Musgrave is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from diverse candidates. If we can make any accommodations to enable you to be the best version of yourself during the interview, please let us know.

Musgrave operate a Work Smart hybrid working model where you can alternate your time between connecting and collaborating in the business and working remotely.