Solution Architect

<p><b>Salary: £72,800 - 104,000 per year</b></p>
<b>Requirements:</b>
<ul><li>Strong experience with Blue Yonder / JDA Category Management</li><li>Multiple end-to-end Category Management implementations</li><li>Hands-on expertise with CKB, space planning and assortment</li><li>Strong SQL Server / SQL scripting skills</li><li>Technical experience with .NET (C#, VB) and solution extensions</li><li>Background in retail merchandising systems and SaaS delivery</li><li>Cognos Reporting (desirable)</li><li>User training and enablement experience (desirable)</li></ul>
<b>Responsibilities:</b>
<ul><li>Design and deliver Blue Yonder Category Management solutions aligned to business needs</li><li>Lead solution design workshops, technical design and functional design activities</li><li>Configure and implement CKB (Customer Knowledge Base) environments</li><li>Support space management and assortment management processes</li><li>Provide technical leadership across SaaS implementations</li><li>Deliver PoCs, manage configuration, application security, and process flows</li><li>Collaborate with global delivery teams and senior stakeholders</li></ul>
<b>Technologies:</b>
<ul><li>Architect</li><li>C#</li><li>Support</li><li>SQL</li><li>Security</li><li>ASP.NET</li></ul>
<p><b>More:</b></p>
<p>We are recruiting for an experienced Solution Architect with deep expertise in Blue Yonder (JDA) Category Management to support a major retail transformation programme. This hands-on delivery role is ideal for someone who has led multiple Blue Yonder Category Management implementations and can translate complex merchandising and category requirements into scalable technical solutions. We are looking for a senior, delivery-focused architect or lead consultant who enjoys working in complex retail environments and owning solution outcomes.</p>
<p>last updated 8 week of 2026</p>