Solutions Architect

Reporting to the Manager, Solution Architect, the Retail Solution Architect will support hands-on technical solution design and delivery for Supply Chain & Logistics, Store Technology, Merchandising, and eCommerce/Digital lines of business.

Solution Design & Architecture

• Define end-to-end solution architecture across retail domains (Supply Chain, Merchandising, Store Technology)
• Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and resilient solution designs
• Create architecture artifacts (including Solution Diagrams, Design Patterns, data integrations and flows, APIs)

Business & Stakeholder Alignment

• Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and cross-functional teams to align on outcomes
• Act as a bridge between business strategy and technical execution
• Provide architectural guidance and influence decision-making

Domain Expertise

• Supply Chain: forecasting, replenishment, inventory, fulfillment, logistics
• Merchandising: assortment, pricing, promotions, product lifecycle
• Retail: POS, store systems, associate tools, omnichannel experiences

Integration & Data Architecture

• Design solutions across enterprise systems (Order Management, Warehouse Management, Transportation Management, Merchandising Management, POS, Digital Commerce)
• Define integration patterns, APIs, event-driven architectures, and data flows
• Ensure consistency across data models and business processes

Delivery Oversight

• Partner with delivery teams to ensure solutions are implemented as designed
• Support solution reviews, risk mitigation, and issue resolution
• Ensure adherence to Enterprise architecture standards and best practices

Technology Strategy & Modernization

• Contribute to technology roadmaps and modernization initiatives
• Evaluate platforms, tools, and vendor solutions
• Drive adoption of cloud, API-first, and AI-enabled capabilities

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in Solution Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, or related technology leadership roles
• Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale solutions within the retail industry
• Strong understanding of multiple business domains (Supply Chain, Merchandising, Retail)
• Deep knowledge of cloud-driven solutions, particularly with Azure and Azure Kubernetes Services
• Experience designing API-led architectures, event-driven architectures, microservices-based solutions, and enterprise integration patterns
• Deep knowledge of enterprise platforms including Order Management, Warehouse Management, Transportation Management, Merchandising Management, POS, and Digital Commerce

Salary & Benefits

Broadband Salary Range: $90,000 – $131,000 per annum. Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs, performance incentives, continuing education, mental health benefits of $5,000/year, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, store discounts, and career growth opportunities.

8+ years in Solution Architecture or Enterprise Architecture; proven retail industry experience; expertise in Azure and Azure Kubernetes Services; proficiency in API-led, event-driven, and microservices architectures; deep knowledge of retail enterprise platforms including OMS, WMS, TMS, and POS systems