At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and implement scalable solutions for our digital transformation journey.
- Company: Join Riverford, a community-driven business passionate about organic food and sustainability.
- Benefits: Remote work options, competitive salary, and a chance to shape the future of our company.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a supportive, employee-owned environment.
- Why this job: Lead innovative projects while collaborating with diverse teams and making a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Solution Architect in eCommerce/retail and knowledge of ERP systems.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
As our Solution Architect, you’ll help to deliver our multi-year digital transformation by working across business and technical teams to design and implement scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions that align with our strategic goals. You will be the go-to person for solution input to any new systems initiatives, and you will ensure seamless integration between critical enterprise systems while maintaining best practice in architecture, security, and compliance. This is more than a technical role; it’s an opportunity to shape how we work together and thrive as an employee-owned business.
At Riverford, we’re a community of co-owners committed to ethical practices, sustainability, and a passion for organic food. You’ll work closely with diverse teams, from IT specialists to senior leaders and your expertise will guide us through change, championing innovation while respecting our roots.
Location: This role can be remote (but need to be based within reasonable travel to our Devon HQ) with a requirement to be on-site when needed (this would typically be 3-5 days/month determined by specific project needs), or based at Wash Farm, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0JU.
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
What You’ll Bring…
- Business alignment: Adept at aligning technology solutions with strategic objectives and guiding teams through change.
- Inspiring leadership: Natural ability to unite teams, promoting collaboration and shared purpose.
- Change management: Proficient in facilitating smooth transitions, empowering teams to adopt new systems and processes.
- Clear communication: Confident engaging with Board-level stakeholders, translating complex concepts into actionable insights.
- Sector experience: Hands-on experience in food and drink, retail, logistics, or B2C environments adds valuable insight.
What We’re Looking For…
- A successful track record as a Solution Architect (or similar) within major technology transformations ideally in a complex eCommerce/retail environment.
- Proven experience from selection to implementation of ERP, with in-depth knowledge of IFS Cloud and ideally one other major platform e.g. SAP, Oracle, Aptean, Epicor, Infor, Microsoft Dynamics.
- Equally adept at designing and implementing bespoke in-house integration layers and have practical experience of integration and Middleware to ensure seamless system interoperability with bespoke and COTs (Commercial off the Shelf) solutions.
- Expertise in cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP), microservices, APIs, and integration patterns.
- Deep understanding of data architecture, data modelling, data lakes, and ETL processes.
- Thorough understanding of data security, governance, compliance (GDPR, CCPA), and best practices for enterprise data management.
- Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, or similar.
- Relevant certifications (e.g. AWS Certified Solutions Architect, TOGAF, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect) are a plus.
- Scrum/Agile expertise is advantageous.
Solutions Architect employer: Riverford Organic Farmers
At Riverford, we pride ourselves on being an employee-owned business that champions ethical practices and sustainability in the organic food sector. As a Solutions Architect, you will not only play a pivotal role in our digital transformation but also thrive in a collaborative work culture that values innovation and community. With flexible remote working options and opportunities for professional growth, Riverford offers a unique environment where your expertise can truly make a difference.
