We have an exciting job opportunity for Solution Architect (Simphony) - Hospitality/Retail Systems role at Dunstable, UK.
Title: Solution Architect (Simphony) - Hospitality/Retail Systems
Location: Dunstable, UK
Duration: Permanent
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled Solution Architect - Hospitality/Retail Systems - focussing on e2e Solution Architecting for a Large Programme initiative to integrate POS system (Simphony) with Finance, HR (Ceredian DayForce), Inventory Mgmt and PMS - Opera System. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in solution architecture, integration design, and a deep understanding of the hospitality/retail industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop the overall solution architecture for large Hospitality/Retail Programmes ( including POS (Simphony/other), Finance, HR, PMS (Opera) )
- Responsible for creating Outline Specification Document (OSD), HLD & LLD.
- Responsible to design Transition Architecture (as an intermediary state) when both old and new systems will coexist in different properties.
- Create detailed technical specifications, Data flow/Data mapping and integration plans for Simphony with PMS, HR System, Inventory Mgmt and Finance
- Collaborate with IT teams, hotel operations, and third-party vendors to ensure seamless integration
- Develop and maintain system documentation, including architecture diagrams and process flows
- Provide expert guidance on best practices for Simphony configuration and customization
- Troubleshoot complex issues and provide solution designs
- Experience in inventory mgmt. solutions and integrating them with Simphony
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in solution architecture, preferably in the hospitality or retail industry
- Proven experience with POS implementation and deployment in multi-property environments
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Outstanding communication and stakeholder management abilities
Skills
- Proficiency in Simphony/POS architecture and related technologies
- Strong knowledge of API integrations, and E2E data flow design
- Familiarity with building scalable system design
- Experience in building Solution document, Integration design documents and taking to Architecture board for review
- Understanding of hospitality industry standards and compliance requirements