Solution Architect

Job Description

Are you a Solution Architect or Technical Architect with proven experience of owning application architecture and solution design, preferably within a retail or wholesale businessCan you map out existing architecture, identify strengths / weaknesses, and act on this initial analysis utilising a strong understanding and experience of integration and data architecture principlesDo you have project and change delivery experience, collaborating effectively with stakeholders to ensure project completion, whilst making sure deliverables and artifacts are in line with the proposed solutionIf so, this newly created Solution Architect role at Harding+ could be your perfect next challenge!The role is based in Avonmouth and offered on a hybrid working basis – this can be discussed on a case-by-case basis.Role Context:The Solution Architect will be the technical authority, overseeing and providing high level solution architecture and design across enterprise systems, focused on our ERP – Microsoft Dynamics Business Central, and core applications/system. You will be responsiblefor outlining technical solutions to support a range of key business initiatives within a dynamic business environment, supporting internal stakeholders and working alongside the Enterprise Architect, Business Analysts, Delivery Team, plus internal/externaltechnical resources.Upon approval of solution design, the role will involve collaboration with the teams responsible for executing the solution. This collaboration is critical to guarantee completion of each project, and ensure the deliverables and artifacts are in line withthe proposed solution, and each component is testable. Focus will be given to ensure the artifacts meet and exceed the predefined requirements.The role has four key objective areas – architectural ownership, solution design, data architecture, and process improvement & change delivery.Department Context:In July 2022, we replaced our core ERP solution, and are now beginning a journey to develop Microsoft Dynamics Business Central, integrating alongside other fit for purpose technology solutions to improve processes, drive value, and enhance our customers’retail experience.In 2023, the Technology department introduced an onsite-offshore model, thus widening the Harding+ and department capability to deliver cost effect solutions in a timely manner.With a Digital Strategy roadmap in place for 2024, and the transformation programme underway, Harding+ has embarked on shaping the future of the Cruise Retail industry, by utilising and expanding our technology stack, delivering new capabilities, and userexperience through both internally and externally facing products and service design.About You:

• Experience as a Solution Architect, Technical Architect, or similar for a retail or wholesale business, with a track record of owning application architecture and solution design
• Involvement in project and business change delivery in a customer-facing commercial organisation (i.e. project planning, requirements gathering, design, development, testing, and implementation)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including technical writing skills
• Structured planning, organisation, and time management skills
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central functional knowledge
• Integrations/Middleware experience, preferably Azure Integration Services
• SQL/T-SQL experience
• Must have an existing right of eligibility to work in the UK

Key Attributes – trust, collaboration, respect, passion, drive, resilienceAbout Us:Harding+ is leading the way in innovative onboard cruise retailing, working closely with our cruise line partners and brand partners to ‘make every cruise better’. We stay at the forefront of retailing and consistently provide outstanding customer service,culminating in winning the Cruise Retailer of the Year award for 2022 and 2023… the first Cruise Retailer to win consecutively!Harding+ is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify, andbuild. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Harding+.