Solutions Architect

Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end solution architecture and design for software projects within the retail domain, ensuring alignment with business goals, scalability, performance, and maintainability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including business leaders, product managers, developers, and other architects, to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Design and implement high-level and detailed technical architectures that address functional and non-functional requirements, including data models, application components, interfaces, and integration points.
• Provide expertise in database technologies, including data modeling, indexing, query optimization, and data warehousing, to ensure efficient and reliable data storage and retrieval.
• Define coding standards, best practices, and guidelines for development teams, promoting software quality, reusability, and consistency across projects.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate technology stacks, platforms, and third-party tools that align with project requirements and organizational standards.
• Lead proof-of-concept projects and conduct technical feasibility studies to assess new technologies and their potential impact on existing systems.
• Review and assess existing applications and systems, identifying areas for improvement and providing recommendations for modernization and optimization.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to ensure proper deployment, monitoring, and scalability of software solutions in production environments.
• Act as a mentor and technical leader, providing guidance and support to development teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and advancements in the retail domain to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in software development, with a focus on architecture and design.
• Proven expertise in database technologies, including relational databases (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Extensive experience in coding languages such as Java, Python, or similar, and a strong understanding of object-oriented programming and design patterns.
• In-depth knowledge of the retail domain, including experience with retail-specific applications, inventory management, point-of-sale systems, or e-commerce platforms.
• Previous experience in designing and implementing large-scale, enterprise-level software solutions.
• Familiarity with cloud-based architectures, microservices, and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to address complex technical challenges and find innovative solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and present technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven track record of successful project deliveries, meeting deadlines, and exceeding customer expectations.
• Relevant certifications, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect, are advantageous.