2699 IT & Software Developer jobs in the UK
Requirements
Must:
- 15+ years of experience in Senior Strategic Enterprise Architect roles, with a strong focus on retail and consumer domains.
- Proven track record of leading digital and AI-led transformations for large retailers (online, omnichannel, or traditional).
- Expertise in retail technology stacks including eCommerce platforms (e.g., Fluent commerce, Salesforce Commerce Cloud, Adobe Commerce, Shopify Plus), order management, POS, ERP, CRM, and loyalty systems.
- Demonstrated experience with cloud-native architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP), microservices, APIs, DevOps, and data platforms.
- Experience with Dynamics ERP and integration with other systems.
- Familiarity with AI/ML use cases in retail and knowledge of GenAI advancements relevant to customer experience and operations.
- Strong understanding of agile delivery models, product management practices, and enterprise architecture.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and influence C-suite executives.
- Experience working in or with major retailers in Europe and UK (preferred).
- Prior consulting or advisory experience within a systems integrator, technology vendor, or strategy firm (preferred).
- Ability to balance strategic vision with delivery pragmatism and commercial acumen (preferred).
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related fields.
- Certifications in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS/Azure Solutions Architect), TOGAF, or SAFe are a plus.
Responsibilities
- Define and own the technology vision and transformation roadmap for key retail clients, aligned with their business goals.
- Act as a strategic advisor to C-level executives, shaping digital and technology transformation agendas across commerce, supply chain, merchandising, marketing, and customer experience.
- Lead assessments of current state architectures and define future-state architectures leveraging modern digital, cloud-native, composable commerce, and AI technologies.
- Drive the execution of technology modernization initiatives including solution design, cloud migration, headless commerce adoption, API-first architectures, and microservices transformation.
- Lead and oversee large-scale digital transformation programmes, ensuring successful delivery across technology, process, and organizational dimensions.
- Champion agile and product-centric operating models for technology teams within client environments.
- Identify and lead opportunities to embed AI and machine learning into the retail value chain (e.g., demand forecasting, personalization, pricing optimization, customer insights).
- Shape AI-enabled commerce platforms, search and recommendation systems, and automation-led operational efficiencies.
- Build trusted relationships with client stakeholders across business and IT functions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including solution architects, delivery leads, product managers, and engineering teams.
- Represent the company in industry forums, events, and executive briefings as a thought leader in retail technology.
- Contribute to business development through proposal support, client workshops, and innovation-led pursuits.
Description
We are UST, a mission-driven group of over 30,000 practical problem solvers and creative thinkers committed to transforming lives through the power of technology. Our team is empowered to innovate and act nimbly, creating sustainable impacts for clients and communities across 30+ countries. We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Technology Leader (Lead Enterprise Architect) to spearhead the end-to-end technology transformation for our retail customers. This position is based in the Midlands with flexibility for hybrid working; occasional travel within the UK may be required. Join us to create boundless impact that transforms your career and the lives of people around the world.
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