A vacancy exists for a Solutions Architect to contribute to large-scale, complex, cross-functional projects across a Retail and Omnichannel environment by translating strategies and requirements into technical solutions. Reporting to the Portfolio Manager: Retail and Omnichannel Technology, the incumbent must manage the integrity and evolution of an integrated architecture and system standards based on business and customer needs. In addition, this role works with the Retail & Omnichannel Product Portfolio Teams on a day-to-day basis by managing standards, providing key architectural input, working closely with functional/systems analysts identifying opportunities and ensuring feasibility risks have been addressed.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Data & Analytics Management, Supply Chain, Information Systems, or related discipline
- Additional relevant specialist qualification preferred
- 8 to 10 years’ experience in the design, development, and delivery of software products focused on an extensive customer base
- Strong track record in working closely with architecture design on large-scale software development projects
- 5 years’ experience in VAS, Financial Services, Retail and Omnichannel operations with demonstrated understanding of digital and Omnichannel platforms and technology strongly preferred
- Experience directly managing third party developers to design and update Omnichannel related applications
- Experience with Industry leading Commerce Engines, CRM’s, PIM and Loyalty platforms
- Expertise in Architecture and System Design
- Good knowledge of Infrastructure design
- Software Product delivery methodologies and Retail Technology Awareness
Responsibilities:
- Contributes to Retail & Omnichannel strategic planning, combining business vision and industry standard methodologies to help define the technical strategy
- Directs and reviews architectural artifacts (for example, proofs of concept, prototypes, architectural designs) and ensures design integrity
- Works with stakeholders to define the future architectural roadmap for Retail and Omnichannel products, adopting ‘best fit’ technology innovation wherever necessary
- Drives specific strategic initiatives and works with cross functional teams and technical partners to deliver business outcomes
- Ensures that technical program processes are simple, executable, and sustainable for future use with manageable rollout plans
- Collaborates with all key stakeholders, including IT Technology Managers, Development Partners, Business Teams, Retailers and the DCs per Region
- Works with the Business Retail & Omnichannel Teams and the relevant Product Teams to ensure regular communication updates to facilitate understanding and delivery
Desired Skills:
- Solution Architecture
- Solution Design
- Technical Architecture
- Architecture Design
- System design
- Infrastructure design
- Information Systems
- Software development projects
- CRM
- PIM
- Loyalty program
Desired Work Experience:
- 5 to 10 years FMCG
- 5 to 10 years Technical / Business Architecture
Desired Qualification Level:
- Degree
Employer & Job Benefits:
- Provident Fund
- Medical Aid