Overview Position Title: Technical/Solutions Architect Contract Duration: 1 year (Can be extendable) About the Role: Derive Future State Technology Architecture Responsibilities Work with EA peers (e.g., Application, Business, Information, Technology, Integration and Security architects) to analyze enterprise business context, as well as change requirements to derive the future state technology architecture. This includes defining the requirements, principles and models that guide technology decisions for the enterprise. In collaboration with technical subject matter experts and EA peers, develop solution architectures (conceptual, logical and physical) for complex solutions that help guide new business capabilities and operating models. Promote digital innovation by using new technologies and approaches to transform the existing technology base and IT estate. Define high-level migration plans to address the gaps between the current and future state, typically in sync with the IT budgeting or other capital planning processes. Lead a team of architects and Subject Matter Experts from other technology and business areas, facilitating the architecture development process. Oversee technology implementation and modification activities (for example, projects and products) for new or shared infrastructure solutions. Create working, production-ready reference implementations that can be leveraged by agile teams. Qualifications 7+ years of experience in Enterprise Architecture, specifically with Solution Architecture or Information System Design. Hands-on experience with service-oriented architecture and various integration patterns, including Event Messaging, Data Integration and Application Integration. Practical experience architecting large scale distributed solutions in a hybrid, multi-cloud environment, including COTS, in-house, mobile, and legacy software. Experience in structured methodologies for designing and implementing solutions. Extensive experience in systems analysis and design in large enterprise (preferably retail or wholesale) environments. Experience drafting and presenting enterprise architecture deliverables (e.g. models, diagrams, specifications, technical assessments, solution outlines and solution designs, technology roadmaps, Architecture Review Board presentations). Industry knowledge of TOGAF/ITSM/ITIL/COBIT processes and technologies. Knowledge of system development life cycle methodologies (such as waterfall, spiral, agile software development, rapid prototyping). Experience working with Integration Platforms (Mulesoft, Confluent Kafka) and Enterprise Retail & Wholesale platforms (SAP, Blue Yonder, GK, Adobe, Opterus, and Pega). Knowledge of retail & wholesale systems (specifically Merchandising Management, Sales Audit, Core Financials, Promotions Management, CRM, and other technologies typically used in a retail environment). Experienced in API design and management, Agile integration and Event-driven architecture. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Information Technology, Engineering, and Consulting Industries Retail, Consumer Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr