About the position
ENVIRONMENT:
PROACTIVELY define and support the Architecture landscape of a reputable Retail Group seeking your technical expertise is sought 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 & 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.
DUTIES:
- 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.
REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications –
- Relevant 3-year tertiary or NQF aligned qualification or relevant experience.
- Relevant Architecture Certification.
Experience/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.
While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.
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