IT Solutions Architect (Retail POS & Process Modelling) (CPT Onsite)
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- Relevant 3-year tertiary or NQF aligned qualification or relevant experience.
- Relevant Architecture Certification.
- 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.
- TOGAF Certification / experience.
- Experience in working with a variety of databases and coding programs, as well as XML and JSON feeds.
- Strong communication skills.
- Excellent presentation skills.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills.