Programme Solution Architect

Overview

We are looking for a highly experienced Programme Architect to join our consultancy team. With a strong background in retail, you will have been the lead architect on multiple ePOS implementations in global enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver an architectural roadmap to align multiple retail ePOS solutions (e.g. Flooid, GK) into a single cohesive programme
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Programme Director, providing technical oversight and reporting at programme level
• Govern architecture practices, ensuring alignment with long-term business and technology objectives, and technical implementation
• Provide technical leader ship across a large software programme, collaborating with architects and engineering teams to ensure high quality implementation and technical alignment with strategic solution
• Translate complex business needs into technical solutions
• Engage with 3rd party vendors to ensure technical alignment
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, security policies and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject
• Certified in a relevant Enterprise Architecture framework e.g. TOGAF

Essential skills

• Enterprise experience implementing retail business processes and ePOS systems e.g. Flooid, GK
• Proven experience of managing and delivering complex technology solutions, including APIs, middleware, integrations and data management
• Able to clearly and persuasively present complex information to senior stakeholders (including C-Suite), effectively influencing decisions and strategic direction
• Strong background in 3rd party vendor management and contract negotiations
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Previous experience managing technical teams, including architects
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders

Experience

• Experience in a senior architecture role
• Experience in IT, with a background in software development and solution architecture
• Experience in retail solutions implementing ePOS systems
• Strong expertise in architecture frameworks like TOGAF

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and ourpeers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• ExpleoAcademy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
  • Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
  • Communicating and promoting vacancies
  • Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
  • Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
  • Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

"We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age".

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive