Point of Sale Architect

 

Recruiter:

Isilumko Staffing (JHB)

Job Ref:

4035008605

Date posted:

Tuesday, November 9, 2021

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Negotiable


SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Point of Sale Architect

Cape Town Permanent Position

As a recognized authority in Point of Sale (POS) solutions, covering payments, billing, ordering, sales monitoring, multi-channel support, loyalty programs, returns and pricing, cashier management etc., the solution architect strategically advises and shapes requirements for POS solutions and creates high-quality data, application, and technology architectures in support of the business requirements and leads the realization of the design into the final solution implementation. Deep subject matter knowledge of POS-related technologies as applicable to the retail industry is essential.

Job Objectives:

  1. Define and continuously improve the POS architecture framework and solution architecture modeling standards:
  • Develop and maintain an understanding of the business strategy and changes to business priorities.
  • Define a structured POS architecture approach and methodology for capturing the key views of the enterprise.
  • Architect the next-generation POS framework developed on a group of core technologies.
  • Align to the enterprise data reference architecture in support of the enterprise and regulatory information governance needs such as Information Security, Enterprise Information Management, POPI, PCI,
  • Identify, define, and communicate standards, guidelines, formats, meta-models, policies, best practices, and governance practices for POS architectures and designs.
  • Ensure that the POS architecture approach integrates into the methodologies and processes of the rest of the Enterprise Architecture team.
  • Stay abreast of best practices and/or new developments in POS technologies and related disciplines and drive adoption as deemed appropriate.

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  1. Define and create solution-level POS architecture models that are aligned with business blueprints, non-functional requirements, delivery constraints, data, application, and technology standards:
  • Analyze business requirements and create related POS architectures and designs for the baseline (“as is”) and target (“to be”) solution architectures.
  • Define POS architecture governance processes and quality compliance criteria.
  • Perform quality assurance checks on POS architectures and designs and enforce quality compliance criteria to set policies and standards.
  • Perform quality checks on existing POS architectures and designs to identify potential business risk areas and make re-engineering recommendations.
  • Ensure POS security conforms to Information Security Governance policies and standards.

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  1. Provide expert POS guidance, ensure solution architectures and designs are in line with the POS technology standards, and conduct architecture and design reviews as part of the Architecture Review Committee:
  • Be clearly identified as the POS technical lead and provide technical guidance and leadership in proposals, RFIs, RFPs, and BI project teams.
  • Provide architectural oversight and guidance to development teams to ensure high-quality technical solution designs during the detailed design, build, test, and deploy phases that conforms to architecture principles and standards.
  • Mentor senior developers/designers/business analysts to become Solution Architects.
  • Define and develop the overall POS architecture landscape in partnership with the Domain Architect, Data Analytics team, and other Solution Architects.
  • Review proposed solution architectures ensuring alignment with architecture principles, the architecture framework, cloud reference architectures, set technology standards, and identify critical gaps, and recommend improvements.
  • Give guidance and advice to peers in respect to POS solution designs ensuring the designs conform to industry best practices and standards.

Qualifications:

Degree in Information Systems / B Sc Computer Science (or similar)

Experience:

  • 7 -10 years working experience within the IT industry
  • 3 - 5 years’ experience with architecting POS Platforms
  • 3 years’ experience with implementing POS solutions
  • 5 years of Retail industry experience with an understanding of retail business processes
  • 5+ years worked on projects across multiple applications, SAP, and non-SAP
  • 5+ years of Experience with all aspects of IT projects from business analysis, architectures, system analysis, and design through development, testing, implementation, and production support (SDLC).
  • 5+ years Excellent design and architecture skills and proven track record delivering well-designed complex enterprise-class systems.
  • 3+ years Excellent technical development and be able to mentor others to improve their design and development skills.
  • 5+ years Identification and formulation of solution architecture and solution alternatives and their assessment.
  • 5+ years Demonstrated expertise in a variety of application development methodologies and practices.
  • 2-3 years Lead a team through an architectural development process and collaborate with application development teams, architects, and other members of the software development team.
  • 2-3 years’ Experience with current research and standards in Solution Architecture.
  • 3+ years’ Experience in high volume data and file processing, in real-time and batch integration environments.

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Architecture and solution design (UML, OO, SOA)
  • S/W frameworks and methodologies (Agile, TOGAF)
  • Solid track record in successful delivery solution architecture
  • Commercial & business understanding of retail industry desirable
  • Experience using RDBMS as well as NoSQL databases

Recruitment Note:

  • Communication will only be with shortlisted candidates
  • By applying for this position, you agree there are no civil, criminal or credit matters the client needs to know about against you
  • Disabled candidates are welcome to apply for this position
  • jino.swart@isilumko.co.za


 

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