We are looking for an experienced Technical Architect to be part of our Retail Planning and Visual Merchandising Professional Services Team. You will be a part of the implementation team deploying Centric Planning into the major Fashion and Sporting goods retailers. Centric Software is the global industry leader for Enterprise PLM in the FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) market and is expanding its offering into Retail Planning. 

Responsibilities 

• Provide technical direction, driving a positive stance on complex solutions 

• Develop and document clear technical models to meet client needs 

• Identify, delegate, and perform various project-related tasks, including software installation and configuration, deployment training, and deployment support 

• Ensure the drafting of documents (blueprint) framing the definition of the integration between planning and third-party systems 

• Ensure or participate in the integration between planning and other internal modules and third-party systems. 

• Oversee and mentor other consultants during the delivery of solutions 

• Assist in the sizing and implementation of simple or complex architectures 

• Serve as a bridge between R&D and customer services for issues related to architecture, integration with third-party systems, and advanced configuration 

• Highlighting and promoting best practices for configuring planning tools 

• Make suggestions as to the functionalities of future solutions, the methodology to be implemented, and the customization of standards 

• Ensure that software quality engineering procedures are followed 

• Achieve customer goals and ensure customer satisfaction 

Skills 

• Scientific or technical degree in Engineering or Computer Science 

• Excellent technical, verbal, and written communication skills 

• Knowledge of database queries (MS SQL Server) 

• Knowledge of retail business processes and industry business issues, at a strategic and operational level 

• Knowledge of planning tools and business implementation experience 

• An appetite for innovative technologies, a strong autonomy, seniority, and a taste for challenge are all qualities that are necessary to join a close-knit, motivated team 

• You will evolve within a growing company, with the opportunity and responsibility to contribute, letting your talent speak 

Plus 

• Advanced knowledge of database queries (MS SQL Server) 

• Experience in Azure architecture, deployment, and optimization 

• Knowledge of main ERP Software modules 

• Power BI knowledge (Dataset modeling and Dashboard design)