Information Technology Solutions Architect

***no C2C***

***Full time in office - this is not a remote or hybrid position***

We are seeking an IT Solutions Architect to join a fantastic retail organization. The ideal candidate will have some retail experience.

EXPERIENCE

Over a decade of relevant experience in IT Management or similar roles within information technology solutions architecture

Preferably 2-3 years of experience in the retail sector

Proficiency in Data Integration patterns and tools

Demonstrated experience in crafting solutions in both cloud and hybrid cloud environments

Understanding of network and security principles concerning integration and data flow among systems

Solid understanding of security in on-premises and cloud environments

Familiarity with vendor management tools and integration with Enterprise Architecture (EA) tools

Familiarity with IT Architectural frameworks such as TOGAF and Zachman

Knowledge of retail supply chain and planning, including merchandising, is advantageous

Preferably involved in at least two implementations of enterprise-class supply chain management systems

Strong preference for experience in services design (SOA/Microservices) and COTS enterprise-class applications in retailing

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the identification and recommendation of suitable solutions, upgrades, replacements, or decommissioning options, considering business and technology productivity, usability, and total cost of ownership

Develop and implement solutions to reduce the time spent on reactive work

Collaborate with business and technology experts to formulate end-to-end solutions aligning with enterprise standards and guidelines set by Enterprise Architecture

Establish a strong working relationship between IT and operations through interactions with business leadership

Model solutions from conceptual, logical, and physical perspectives (N+1 views)

Create artifacts defining the N+1 views of the end-to-end solution, including context, data domain, logical, physical, and deployment aspects

Facilitate the requirements refinement process, particularly focusing on service-level requirements

Engage with other IT departments to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the proposed architecture and incorporate feedback

Participate in design reviews to ensure alignment of the design with the proposed solution architecture

Contribute to enterprise guidelines, standards, and principles by adopting and propagating precedents

Communicate architecture decisions underlying the solution architecture

Proactively engage with business stakeholders to address their immediate and future requirements through IT

Develop a comprehensive understanding of company policies, procedures, and safety regulations

Perform other duties as assigned, as responsibilities may evolve

SKILLS

Proficiency in bridging the gap between waterfall and agile methodologies

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with individuals at all levels

Ability to foster consensus around proposed solutions

Capable of working independently and contributing effectively in a team environment

Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and creative resolution skills

Self-motivated with the ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Strong optimization skills are preferred, including stochastic modeling, optimization algorithms, and holistic planning

Ability to comprehend and derive lower-level roadmaps with business leadership to establish requirements' context

Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering or other related Engineering discipline or relevant field of study required.

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