IT Architect - Store Systems

Saint Jacobs, ON
Permanent
Full-time

7 days ago

Welcome Home!We’re more than Canada’s largest independent hardware and building supplies retailer—we’re part of communities across the nation.Design the Solutions Behind Retail SuccessAs the IT Architect, Store Systems, you will design and maintain end-to-end architecture for store systems -including point-of-sale (POS), in-store mobility, kiosks, handhelds, loyalty, and retail execution tools – while defining integration patterns with enterprise platforms such as ERP, eCommerce, CDP, and WMS. You’ll assess emerging technologies, vendors, and platforms to enhance the in-store customer experience and streamline back-office operations. Led by the Development and Solutions Delivery Manager, this role is ideal for a strategic thinker and collaborative problem-solver with strong communication skills and a passion for retail innovation.Ready to make an impact in a new role? Here’s how:

Design, document, and maintain end-to-end solution architectures for retail systems, including POS, in-store mobility, kiosks, handheld devices, loyalty programs, and retail execution tools, ensuring seamless integration with enterprise systems.
Lead the design of integration solutions for store systems, ensuring real-time, bidirectional data flow between POS, inventory management, loyalty systems, and back-office systems, leveraging centralized host environments.
Proficiency in Microsoft technologies, including Dynamics 365 (Finance & Operations, Commerce, SCM) and Azure DevOps (for CI/CD, release management, and backlog tracking), Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI) to integrate and enhance store systems.
Architect integration solutions utilizing RESTful APIs, message queues, and event-driven architectures for seamless communication between store systems and other enterprise platforms (ERP, WMS, CDP).
Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to ensure alignment on project charters, technical scopes of work, and deliverables, fostering cross-functional teamwork in the retail environment.
Design systems to operate efficiently in hybrid environments, with both on-premise and cloud components, optimizing for performance, data integrity, and resilience.
Stay current with architectural trends such as microservices, composable commerce, headless design, and edge computing in retail.
Identify and support the integration of AI/ML capabilities in store systems to enhance customer engagement, operational insights, and automation, particularly in inventory management, personalized promotions, and real-time decision-making.
Apply industry-leading security practices, such as RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) and encryption standards, to protect sensitive customer and business data across store systems and integrations.

We’re looking for:

A Bachelors Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Dynamics 365 Architect certifications are an asset.
Five to eight years of experience in IT architecture or solution design, including at least five years within retail technology environments.
Proven experience designing and integrating enterprise solutions for:

Merchandising systems
Finance & Supply Chain platforms
Store systems (POS, Loyalty, Inventory)
eCommerce & Order Management systems
Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform (Power Apps, Automate, BI).
Expertise in store platform integration and data orchestration across in-store applications and centralized host systems.
Experience designing high-availability systems in distributed store environments, ensuring reliable uptime for in-store systems such as POS and inventory management.
Background in Agile and DevSecOps and infrastructure-as-code practices.
Familiarity with MACH architectural principles and composable commerce ecosystems.
Expertise in store platform integration and data orchestration across in-store applications and centralized Host systems.
Strong grasp of modern integration technologies: REST APIs, Azure Service Bus, Logic Apps, ETL tools, etc.
Demonstrated ability to produce Project Charters, technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and executive-level presentations.
A working knowledge of AI/ML applications in retail (e.g., personalization, fraud detection, demand forecasting, and supply chain optimization).
Familiarity with Progress Database and 4GL (Fourth-Generation Language) as an asset for legacy system POS integrations and data handling.
The ability to be onsite three days a week at our corporate office in St. Jacobs, to accommodate our hybrid working model.

How we’ll make you feel at HomeOur Team Members enjoy life at Home with our strong culture of support and inclusion, excellent benefits, and a team that always has your back. You will receive:

Competitive earnings opportunity.
Annual Incentive/Bonus Program.
Comprehensive Benefits Program including:

Health, Dental, Vision, Paramedical, Disability coverage, Out of Country Travel Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Family Assistance Program.
Defined Contribution Pension Plan with Company Match, and choice of contribution level.
Group RRSP.
Discounts from our corporate retail stores.
Home & Auto Insurance discounts.
Competitive vacation time.
Personal and sick time.
Employee Discount Program through Venngo WorkPerks.

Bring your unique skills, thrive with interesting and challenging work, and experience what it’s like at Home. Apply today - this is a great opportunity to join a proudly Canadian company that is 100% ready to help you build your future.Home Hardware recognizes the value of a diverse team. We believe that different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences make us stronger as an organization. Applicants representing the full diversity of communities in Canada are encouraged to apply with confidence. Please let us know if you require accommodation during the recruitment process.Canadians call us Home Hardware. We call it Home.#HP

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