Solution Architect

OverviewSolution Architect at Home Hardware Stores Limited leads the design of scalable, integrated solutions across Home Hardware’s retail systems, including Merchandising, Finance, Supply Chain, eCommerce, and In-Store platforms. With deep expertise in Microsoft technologies and retail processes, you’ll design solutions that span hybrid cloud and on-premise environments, ensuring seamless integration, effective in-store system design, and alignment with business objectives. This role is led by the Manager, Business Solutions and is ideal for a collaborative problem-solver with strong communication skills, a strategic mindset, and a passion for delivering impactful, business-aligned architecture.Bring your unique skills to a role where you can make an impact in a new role. This is a great opportunity to join a proudly Canadian company that is 100% ready to help you build your future.ResponsibilitiesDesign and document end-to-end solution architectures across multiple retail domains, ensuring scalability, security, and alignment with business goals.Lead integration architecture for store systems, enabling real-time data flow between POS, inventory, loyalty, and back-office platforms with a centralized Host environment.Dynamics 365 (Finance & Operations, Commerce, SCM)Azure DevOps (for CI/CD, release management, and backlog tracking)Microsoft Fabric & Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI)Evaluate and implement integration strategies using APIs, message queues, and event-driven architectures.Collaborate with stakeholders and delivery teams to define clear Project Charters and technical scopes of work.Design for hybrid environments with components hosted both on-premise and in the cloud, with emphasis on performance, resilience, and data integrity.Stay current with architectural trends such as microservices, composable commerce, headless design, and edge computing in retail.Identify and support AI/ML use cases to enhance automation, customer engagement, and operational insight.Enforce architectural governance through design reviews, standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.Ensure seamless integration between Microsoft products with third-party tools and systems.Apply security and compliance best practices, including role-based access control (RBAC) and encryption standards.Design and architect systems that can scale horizontally and vertically to handle increasing workloads and user demands.Five to eight years of experience in IT architecture or solution design, including at least 5 years within retail technology environments.Proven experience designing and integrating enterprise solutions for:Finance & Supply Chain platformseCommerce & Order Management systemsDeep understanding of Microsoft Dynamics 365 platform.Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform (Power Apps, Automate, BI).Experience with high-availability systems in distributed store environments.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).The ability to be onsite three days a week at our corporate office in St. Jacobs, to accommodate our hybrid working model.QualificationsA 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 5 years within retail technology environments.Proven experience designing and integrating enterprise solutions for Finance & Supply Chain platforms, eCommerce & Order Management systems.Deep understanding of Microsoft Dynamics 365 platform.Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform (Power Apps, Automate, BI).Experience with high-availability systems in distributed store environments.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.A working knowledge of AI/ML applications in retail (e.g., personalization, fraud detection, demand forecasting, and supply chain optimization).The ability to be onsite three days a week at our corporate office in St. Jacobs, to accommodate our hybrid working model.BenefitsCompetitive earnings opportunity.Annual Incentive/Bonus Program.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.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.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionInformation TechnologyIndustriesRetailLocation: St. Jacobs, Ontario, Canada #J-18808-Ljbffr