Solution Architect
Kingfisher plc2 months ago
Kraków, PolandSenior
Responsibilities
- Create and document architecture decisions in alignment with business objectives, technical requirements, and governance standards.
- Produce end-to-end high-level designs that integrate with existing systems and meet business goals.
- Analyze existing systems and technologies and recommend improvements or innovative solutions.
- Lead product and technology selection processes.
- Provide technical leadership to project teams and promote appropriate cloud-native and AI technologies.
- Act as the primary communication link between technical and business stakeholders.
- Collaborate with product, engineering, and end-user communities to deliver cohesive solutions.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of the Architecture chapter’s practices and methods.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of architecture frameworks, principles, and reference architectures.
- Experience architecting solutions across business, data, application, and technology domains.
- Experience designing and delivering solutions in Agile and Waterfall environments.
- Good understanding of cloud technologies and cloud-native integration patterns.
- Understanding of practical AI applications for measurable business outcomes.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-IT specialists.
- Experience working with third-party solution providers and technology partners.
- Experience integrating cloud-provider services, third-party SaaS applications, and in-house solutions, ideally in retail.
- Excellent written and spoken Polish and English.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, collaboration, problem-solving, and team-working skills.
Benefits
- Hybrid work in Warsaw with three days per week in the office and the possibility of home office.
- Private medical healthcare through LUXMED, including dental care, for the employee and family.
- Medicover sports card with the Fit&More package.
- Employer-financed life insurance.
- 30-minute lunch break included in the eight-hour working day.
- Training and buddy programme.
- Employee wellbeing programme.
- Co-financing of monthly public transport tickets in Krakow.
- Language courses, accounting courses, LinkedIn Learning access, and possible co-financing of studies and certifications.
- Employee referral programme.
- Professional and stimulating working environment with career development opportunities.
Categories
Solutions Engineering
About Kingfisher plc
Kingfisher plc is a public home improvement retailer that sells DIY, building, and trade supplies to consumers and professionals across Europe. It operates more than 2,000 stores and e-commerce channels under banners including B&Q, Screwfix, Castorama, Brico Dépôt, TradePoint, and Koçtaş. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in London, it earns revenue from retail sales and related services in eight countries, including the UK, France, Poland, Spain, and Turkey.