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# Solution Architect - RETAIL SECTOR, Applications

- **Company:** Smart Sourcer Limited
- **Location:** Cardiff, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** £85,000.0 - £100,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Information Technology Consulting, Software Engineering, Zachman Framework, Togaf, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/solution-architect-retail-sector-applications/54706911

## About the Role

2+ years' experience as a Solution Architect within consumer facing technology environments (e.g. retail, media, travel, hospitality)
Experience of end-to-end applications solution architecture
Ideally, project-based experience with any of the following applications: eCommerce, loyalty, booking & reservations, point of sale (PoS), merchandising, smart warehousing, supply chain and fulfilment
Framework experience with any of the following: TOGAF, Zachman or similar
Ideally, a background in software development or technical business analysis
Outstanding stakeholder management, client facing and communications skills
A willingness to work in client sites in and around London 1-2 days per week (the rest remotely)
A relevant degree in Computer Science or Technology (min. 2:1)

## Description

Outstanding opportunity to join this global technology consulting business who specialise in delivering enterprise scale architectures specifically for the global retail sector. Typical projects include eCommerce, loyalty, booking & reservations, point of sale (PoS), merchandising, smart warehousing, supply chain and fulfilment. As a Solution Architect you'll be client facing, leading and shaping end to end application solutions for some of the world's biggest retail brands. You'll need to following skills and experience