Client Solution Architect

Job description

Summary of position

For Chanel’s IT transformation and Cloud Engineering practice, we are looking for a solution architect for client solution domain whose primary goal is to design and implement the solutions in the domain, typically as part of more extensive transformation programs.

The solution architect will provide oversight of the following:

·  Application, data and integration architecture for OMS and POS
·  Solution architect and Service Delivery management
·  Interfacing with Business and Technical Domains (Ex: Corporate & Client Solutions teams)

Provides technical expertise through architecture and technology community presentations and shares the best practices.

Responsibilities / What you can bring to the team:

Core Responsibilities

·  Design complex solutions by partnering with Application Teams, Solution Architects, and Service Delivery Managers to provide solutions that support business outcomes, integrating technology & service design across multiple domains and geographies
·  Own the architecture and evolution of Omnichannel Ordering Applications (OMS, POS etc.)
·  Ensure Global, Regional, and Market relevant projects which require integration services are supported and advised following the integration standard and enterprise architecture directions
·  Coordinate the build and design activities with vendor team, other application teams, guide the development team with design review and code review
·  Own the technical stabilization of the Omnichannel Ordering Applications and technical communication on behalf of your application team with other parties (e.g., infrastructure, security)

Qualifications

·  A minimum of 8 years in an architect, lead engineer or application technical owner role, ideally for an MNC, major consultancy, or system integrator
·  Proficient Experience working in a retail environment with scale and complexity for Customer Sales Order, Inventory Management and Retail Replenishment, experience in other IT domain such as CRM, digital marketing etc. will be beneficial.
·  Good experience of architecture design and application build of Retail Ordering Applications from 0 to 1 or from a legacy generation to a new generation
·  Good understanding and application of architectural principles, concepts, practices and standards
·  Ability to create governing principles, developer guidelines, and knowledge of integration best practices, design patterns.
·  Familiar with common integration patterns, analysis design, implementation of integrations, APIs with custom and packaged software in the cloud, hybrid, or on-premises solutions, and expertise in application integration
·  Experience working in complex IT environments, able to prioritize and plan complex work independently in a rapidly evolving context.
·  Strong technical background in cloud services across multiple domains, including infrastructure, networking, and security, with the ability to influence, articulate and balance various tradeoffs and benefits
·  Exposure to traditional SDLC and Agile, DevOps, CI/CD projects, from analysis and client requirements, through implementation and rollout
·  Demonstrate proven qualities of leadership with integrity, humility, and open-mindedness.
·  Good communication skills (written and oral) to convey the technical solution to stakeholders.
·  Team player with experience leading and collaborating cross-team to ensure successful delivery of solutions
·  Able to plan, coordinate, architect, and supervise all activities related to the integration of software programs, applications, and third-party solutions
·  Bachelor of Science (BSc) or above degrees in computer science, engineering, or relevant fields
·  Programming language experience like Java, JavaScript, and PL/SQL will be a plus