Our client is seeking an experienced IT Solutions Architect with a proven track record of designing and implementing robust, scalable, and cost-effective technology solutions aligned with business objectives.

What you’ll do:

Conduct research and provide thought leadership to guide the business and IT strategy for transformational projects and optimisation opportunities

Define solutions for the client in support of the business strategy

Proactively define and support the client’s 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 the client’s IT and Business

Lead and Support the client’s project solution requirements by ensuring engagement and alignment across the business landscape

Collaborate with client’s cross-functional teams to deliver solutions for Strategic Projects and Operating Plan initiatives

Actively participate in, and promote a working group culture acrossorganisation’s 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

Your expertise:

Relevant 3-year tertiary or NQF aligned qualification or relevant experience

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 knowledge and experience required

Retail operations knowledge and experience required

Experience in working with Agile Delivery Frameworks

Experience in working with both on prem and cloud solutions

Experience in working with a variety of databases and coding programs, as well as XML and JSON feeds advantageous

Strong communication skills essential

Strong presentation skills essential

Strong analytical skills essential

Strong problem solving skills essential

Understanding of modern development methodologies, Agile, DevOps, Scrum

Experience in Defect Management Life Cycle

Qualifications required:

Relevant architecture certification

TOGAF certification / experience advantageous

Other information applicable to the opportunity:

Permanent Position

Location: Cape Town - Onsite