Solution Architect
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Job Summary
Solution Architect
Role Overview
The Solution Architect is responsible for defining the target-state architecture and POS decoupling strategy as part of a pre-RFP discovery and specification engagement for a large-scale retail POS platform. This role focuses on architecture direction system boundaries and integration patternsnot detailed solution design or implementation.
The Solution Architect works closely with the Retail POS Lead Business Analyst and subject matter experts to ensure that business requirements architectural principles and vendor expectations are aligned. A key responsibility of this role is to prevent future vendor lock-in by defining clear architectural constraints and integration expectations before vendor selection.
Key Responsibilities
Target-State Architecture Definition
Define the target-state solution architecture for a modern decoupled retail POS ecosystem
Establish architectural principles standards and constraints to guide vendor selection
Define system-of-record boundaries and ownership of core business capabilities
Ensure architecture aligns with enterprise technology direction and retail operating needs
POS Decoupling & Integration Strategy
Assess and challenge existing POS assumptions where the POS acts as a primary system of record for downstream platforms
Define strategies to decouple the POS from internal systems including loyalty payments and adjacent platforms
Recommend integration patterns (API-based event-driven middleware) appropriate for a large retail footprint
Identify high-risk coupling and legacy customization patterns to be avoided in the future state
Collaboration with Business & Delivery Roles
Partner with the Retail POS Lead to align architecture with business objectives and vendor realities
Support the Business Analyst by ensuring requirements align with architectural intent
Collaborate with integration and security SMEs to validate feasibility and constraints
Provide architectural input into RFP requirements and evaluation criteria
RFP & Vendor Enablement
Translate architectural principles into clear vendor-consumable expectations
Define architectural constraints extensibility requirements and integration expectations for the RFP
Support vendor evaluation by clarifying architectural fit and trade-offs
Ensure the RFP discourages solutions that reintroduce tight coupling or proprietary dependencies
Risk Identification & Decision Support
Identify architectural risks related to scalability availability integration and vendor lock-in
Clearly communicate trade-offs and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Support executive and governance forums with architecture-focused decision input
Required Skills & Experience
Senior experience as a Solution Architect or equivalent role
Experience defining architecture in high-integration and legacy middleware environments (e.g. ESB-based architectures mixed PCI / non-PCI domains)
Strong background in integration-heavy environments
Experience defining target-state architectures in complex enterprise contexts
Ability to operate at both conceptual and logical architecture levels
Strong documentation and communication skills
Experience working in discovery assessment or early-phase initiatives
Personal Attributes
Structured analytical and pragmatic
Comfortable operating with ambiguity and incomplete information
Able to explain architectural concepts to business stakeholders
Confident challenging assumptions and legacy design decisions
Collaborative and outcome-focused
Preferred Experience
Retail or multi-site distributed systems experience
Exposure to retail POS platforms
Experience supporting pre-RFP vendor selection or platform replacement initiatives
Familiarity with API-first event-driven and middleware-based integration patterns
Experience working alongside enterprise or portfolio architecture teams
Requirements
Requirements
Experience & Background
Senior-level experience as a Solution Architect (or equivalent)
Experience defining target-state architectures in complex enterprise environments
Strong experience in integration-heavy systems
Experience working with legacy middleware platforms (e.g. ESB-based architectures)
Experience in environments with mixed PCI and non-PCI systems
Experience in discovery assessment or early-phase initiatives
Technical & Architecture Skills
Ability to work at conceptual and logical architecture levels
Strong understanding of system-of-record boundaries
Knowledge of API-based event-driven and middleware integration patterns
Ability to identify and mitigate vendor lock-in risks
Strong architecture documentation skills
Communication & Working Style
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Able to explain technical architecture concepts to business stakeholders
Comfortable working with ambiguity and incomplete information
Confident challenging legacy assumptions and designs
Collaborative and outcome-focused approach
Preferred (Nice to Have)
Retail or multi-site distributed systems experience
Exposure to retail POS platforms
Experience supporting pre-RFP or vendor selection initiatives
Experience working with enterprise or portfolio architecture teams
Required Skills:
Requirements Experience & Background Senior-level experience as a Solution Architect (or equivalent) Experience defining target-state architectures in complex enterprise environments Strong experience in integration-heavy systems Experience working with legacy middleware platforms (e.g. ESB-based architectures) Experience in environments with mixed PCI and non-PCI systems Experience in discovery assessment or early-phase initiatives Technical & Architecture Skills Ability to work at conceptual and logical architecture levels Strong understanding of system-of-record boundaries Knowledge of API-based event-driven and middleware integration patterns Ability to identify and mitigate vendor lock-in risks Strong architecture documentation skills Communication & Working Style Strong written and verbal communication skills Able to explain technical architecture concepts to business stakeholders Comfortable working with ambiguity and incomplete information Confident challenging legacy assumptions and designs Collaborative and outcome-focused approach Preferred (Nice to Have) Retail or multi-site distributed systems experience Exposure to retail POS platforms Experience supporting pre-RFP or vendor selection initiatives Experience working with enterprise or portfolio architecture teams
Required Education:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
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