IT Solutions Architect (Retail POS & Process Modelling) (CPT Onsite)

DataFin; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable retail group seeks an IT Solutions Architect to define and support its architecture landscape. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of architecture experience in retail and relevant certifications. Responsibilities include guiding IT strategy, defining solutions aligned with business goals, and working with cross-functional teams to ensure governance. Strong skills in Retail Point of Sale, process modelling, and modern development methodologies are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an architecture role, especially in retail.
• Experience with process modelling is essential.
• Understanding of modern development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to guide business and IT strategy.
• Define solutions in alignment with business strategy.
• Document future-fit solution designs considering sustainability.

Skills

Retail Point of Sale experience

Process Modelling

Agile Delivery Frameworks

Defect Management Life Cycle

Strong communication skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Education

Relevant 3-year tertiary or NQF aligned qualification

Relevant Architecture Certification

Tools

Cloud solutions

XML

JSON feeds

Job description

Overview

ENVIRONMENT: Proactively define and support the Architecture landscape of a reputable Retail Group seeking your technical expertise to fill the role of an IT Solutions Architect. Working with the Technical Management structures within IT, you will help build out the technical roadmap to meet increasing business demand, sustainability and scalability requirements, identify business risks and mitigations while you support and govern Solutions Architecture in accordance with the business strategy. Essential requirements include Retail Point of Sale experience and Process Modelling. You will also need a minimum of 3 years’ experience in an Architecture capacity with focus on Retail, a relevant Architecture Certification and a solid understanding of modern development methodologies, Agile, DevOps & Scrum.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and provide thought leadership to guide the business and IT strategy for transformational projects and optimisation opportunities.
• Define solutions in support of the business strategy.
• Proactively define and support the Architecture landscape, in partnership with various parties to ensure governance is adhered to.
• Contribute to the development of IT Architecture frameworks, processes, methodologies and templates.
• Document future-fit solution designs with sustainability and scalability in mind, considering impacts and dependencies, in collaboration with Business Process Analysts, Application Leads, Enterprise Architects and business subject matter experts.
• Proactively identify, mobilise and deliver IT opportunities for continuous improvements, as input to the IT Operating Plan.
• Proactively identify business risks and mitigations, based on architecture principles and guidelines.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and key stakeholders across IT and business.
• Lead and support project solution requirements by ensuring engagement and alignment across the landscape.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions for Strategic Projects and Operating Plan initiatives.
• Actively participate in, and promote a working group culture across IT, Business and Architecture functions.
• Work with the Technical Management structures within IT to build out the technical roadmap to meet increasing business demand, sustainability and scalability requirements.

Qualifications

• Qualifications – Relevant 3-year tertiary or NQF aligned qualification or relevant experience.
• Relevant Architecture Certification.

Experience and Skills

• At least 3 years’ experience in an Architecture capacity with focus on Retail.
• Retail Point of Sale experience Essential.
• Process Modelling experience Essential.
• Relevant IT experience.
• Retail industry and operations knowledge and experience required.
• Experience in working with Agile Delivery Frameworks.
• Experience in working with both on prem and cloud solutions.
• Understanding of modern development methodologies, Agile, DevOps & Scrum.
• Experience in Defect Management Life Cycle.

Advantageous

• TOGAF Certification / experience.
• Experience in working with a variety of databases and coding programs, as well as XML and JSON feeds.

Attributes

• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.