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
- Proven experience in at least two recent end-to-end ePOS system implementations.
- 5+ years of experience in a senior architecture role
- 15+ years of 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
At Expleo, we are committed to providing a competitive salary and substantial benefits offering with unique wellbeing, financial and employee recognition programmes.
We pride ourselves on our diverse and inclusive culture and offer a variety of family friendly policies and enhanced leave to help you achieve a healthy work life balance.
By providing significant learning and development opportunities, we encourage individual growth and success throughout your career with us.
- Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers 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
- Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
- Competitive company benefits such as medical and dental insurance, pension, life assurance, employee wellbeing programme, sports and social events, birthday hampers and much more!
- Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and question the status quo.
“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”.
At Expleo, we understand that many people experience impostor syndrome throughout their lifetime, please do not let this discourage you from applying for this role. Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes all CV’s and will consider your application in line with the values, requirements and role competencies.
