Job Description:

Solution Architect

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Work with us at Riverford, and join a thriving employee-owned business 

• Be part of a supportive, down-to-earth and solutions driven tech team
• Beyond the Veg Box - At Riverford, our passion for organic vegetables is unmatched. We’re not just about delivering veg boxes; we're dedicated to sustainable farming and community building. As a part of our team, you become a co-owner, sharing in our successes and contributing to a mission that goes beyond profit. We aim to make Riverford a fulfilling place to work, where our co-owners feel valued.
• Our HQ at Wash Farm in Devon is a beautiful place to work, surrounded by good people, good food, and plenty of fresh air. As a co-owner, you’ll benefit from 33 days holiday (pro rata, including bank holidays), an ethical & generous company pension scheme, and an annual profit share, where 10% of all profits are split equally among co-owners. We also offer heavily discounted organic breakfasts and lunches, free organic fruit and veg to take home and free parking.
• Grow with Riverford - Take the next step in your personal and professional journey with training tailored to help you grow and achieve your goals.

As our Solution Architect, you’ll help shape Riverford’s future. 

As our Solution Architect, you’ll help to deliver our multi-year digital transformation by working across business and technical teams to design and implement scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions that align with our strategic goals.

You will be the go-to person for solution input to any new systems initiatives, and you will ensure seamless integration between critical enterprise systems while maintaining best practice in architecture, security, and compliance. This is more than a technical role; it’s an opportunity to shape how we work together and thrive as an employee-owned business.

At Riverford, we’re a community of co-owners committed to ethical practices, sustainability, and a passion for organic food. You’ll work closely with diverse teams, from IT specialists to senior leaders and your expertise will guide us through change, championing innovation while respecting our roots.

Salary: Circa £90,000 per annum d.o.e

Location - This role can be remote with a requirement to be on-site when needed (this would typically be 3-5 days/month determined by specific project needs), or based at Wash Farm, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0JU.

Hours - 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

What You’ll Bring…

• Business alignment: Adept at aligning technology solutions with strategic objectives and guiding teams through change.
• Inspiring leadership: Natural ability to unite teams, promoting collaboration and shared purpose.
• Change management: Proficient in facilitating smooth transitions, empowering teams to adopt new systems and processes.
• Clear communication: Confident engaging with Board-level stakeholders, translating complex concepts into actionable insights.
• Sector experience: Hands-on experience in food and drink, retail, logistics, or B2C environments adds valuable insight.

What We’re Looking For…

• A successful track record as a Solution Architect (or similar) within major technology transformations ideally in a complex eCommerce/retail environment.
• Proven experience from selection to implementation of ERP, with in-depth knowledge of IFS Cloud and ideally one other major platform e.g. SAP, Oracle, Aptean, Epicor, Infor, Microsoft Dynamics.
• Equally adept at designing and implementing bespoke in-house integration layers and have practical experience of integration and Middleware to ensure seamless system interoperability with bespoke and COTs (Commercial off the Shelf) solutions.
• Expertise in cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP), microservices, APIs, and integration patterns.
• Deep understanding of data architecture, data modelling, data lakes, and ETL processes.
• Thorough understanding of data security, governance, compliance (GDPR, CCPA), and best practices for enterprise data management.
• Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, or similar/
• Relevant certifications (e.g. AWS Certified Solutions Architect, TOGAF, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect) are a plus. Scrum/Agile expertise is advantageous.

Application Process: We’re reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may close the advert early, so we encourage you to apply soon. 

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