job summary: 10+ years' of experience related to IT Management or other information technology solutions architecture role2-3 years of retail experience is preferredMust have experience with (eCommerce or Cloud in retail)Prefer experience with Java (Spring Boot), Kafka, KubernetesExperience in Data Integration patterns and toolsExperience in designing solutions in cloud and hybrid cloud environmentsUnderstanding of networks and security as it relates to integration and data flow between systemsSolid grasp of security in both on prem as well as cloud environmentsFamiliar with vendor management tools and integration with EA toolsKnowledge of IT Architectural frameworks like TOGAF and ZachmanKnowledge of retail supply chain and planning, including merchandising preferredAt least two implementations of enterprise class supply chain management systems preferredexperience in services (SOA/Microservices) design preferredexperience with retailing COTS enterprise class applications preferred Skills: Ability to bridge the gap between waterfall and agile methodologiesAbility to build consensus around proposed solutionsAbility to work well independently, as well as effectively contribute to a team environmentAnalytical, with problem-solving abilities and creative resolution skillsSelf-motivated, with the ability to work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environmentPreferred skills include optimization skills - stochastic modeling, optimization algorithms, holistic planningAbility to understand and derive lower-level roadmaps with business leadership to help set requirements' context location: Katy, Texas job type: Permanent salary: $145,000 - 155,000 per year work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: Directs the identification and recommendation of appropriate solutions, upgrades, replacements, or decommissioning options incorporating business and technology productivity, usability, and total cost of ownership.Develops and executes solutions which further reduce the percentage of time spent on reactive work.Works with business and technology subject matter experts to derive end-to-end solutions that provide value to the enterprise and these solutions comply with standards and guidelines set forth by Enterprise ArchitectureInteracts with business leadership to establish a solid working relationship between IT and operationsMust be able to model solutions from conceptual, logical and physical perspectives (N+1 views)Creates artifacts that define the N+1 views of the end-to-end solution (context, data domain, logical, physical, and deployment)Facilitates the requirements refinement process; with special focus on service-level requirementsCollaborates with other parts of IT to ensure a thorough understanding of the proposed architecture; must be willing to accept and factor-in feedbackParticipates in design reviews to ensure traceability of the design to the proposed solution architectureContributes to enterprise guidelines, standards and principles as precedents are discovered and adoptedArticulates architecture decisions behind the solution architectureTakes initiative in working with business stakeholders to ensure their requirements (immediate and future) will be addressed by IT qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedMinimum 10 years of experienceEducation: Bachelors skills: RetailSoftware ArchitectureEcommerceCloud Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.