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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Solutions Architect - Retail Technology - **Company:** Retail Limited - **Location:** Liverpool, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Engineering, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Oracle Databases, Working Model 2D, ReactJS, Spring-boot, Amazon Relational Database Service, Api Gateway, Terraform - **Published:** August 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://the-very-group.workable.com/jobs/6043309/candidates/new ## About the Role We're seeking an experienced architect with a passion for technology, innovation and business transformation. You'll bring: * Proven experience designing and delivering complex enterprise-scale solutions. * Strong architectural leadership skills, balancing strategic vision with pragmatic delivery. * Experience defining technology roadmaps and influencing senior stakeholders. * The ability to navigate ambiguity, solve complex problems and drive informed technical decisions. * Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences alike. * Experience working within Agile delivery environments and modern product organisations. * A collaborative approach, coupled with the confidence to challenge constructively and influence outcomes. * A track record of driving architectural best practice and continuous improvement. ## Description Responsible for the technology that supports our end-to-end retail operation, the team owns the design, development, integration and operation of solutions spanning: * Sourcing and Supplier Management * Planning and Forecasting * Buying and Merchandising * Pricing and Promotions * Product Information and Publishing * Retail Operations and Commercial Systems Together, we're modernising legacy platforms, embracing cloud technologies and creating innovative solutions that support the next generation of retail capabilities., As a Senior Solution Architect, you'll provide architectural leadership across complex technology initiatives, ensuring solutions deliver business value while adhering to enterprise standards and best practice. You will: * Shape architecture roadmaps that align technology strategy with business objectives. * Design scalable, secure and resilient solutions across a modern cloud-based ecosystem. * Lead solution architecture for large-scale, business-critical programmes and products. * Partner with Product, Engineering and Delivery teams to define technology direction and delivery approaches. * Provide technical leadership on complex risks, dependencies and architectural challenges. * Drive architectural governance, ensuring solutions align with standards, principles and target architecture. * Evaluate technologies and recommend solutions that support future business growth. * Influence stakeholders across Technology and the wider business, translating complex technical concepts into clear business outcomes. * Support the evolution of our cloud-native architecture and engineering capabilities. * Champion Agile and Lean delivery practices within multidisciplinary teams., * Java * Amazon Web Services (AWS) * Cloud-native architecture and distributed systems * API-led integration and modern engineering practices Experience in any of the following would be advantageous: * Spring Boot * Oracle Database * Terraform * React * AWS API Gateway * AWS RDS Some of our benefits * Flexible, hybrid working model * Inclusive culture and environment, check out our Glassdoor reviews * £6500 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs * 30 days holiday + bank holidays * LinkedIn Learning access * Bonus potential (performance and business-related) * Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk * Matched pension up to 6% * More benefits can be found on our career site ## Related Videos - [Watch Tests Go Brrrr! : Getting Started with Cypress in ReactJS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/282-watch-tests-go-brrrr-getting-started-with-cypress-in-reactjs) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Infrastructure as Code: The Developer's Secret Weapon](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1221-infrastructure-as-code-the-developer-s-secret-weapon) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) - [The user in the eye of the Cargo1492 storm](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/96-the-user-in-the-eye-of-the-cargo1492-storm) ## Related Articles - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [6 Emerging Technologies We’ll Learn About in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/381-6-emerging-technologies-we-ll-learn-about-in-2025)