Solution Architect, eCommerce and Digital Channels for K-Group

Solution Architect, eCommerce and Digital

Are you enthusiastic about trade and new challenges and can you think digitally? Do you want to take part in creating unforgettable customer experiences? Join K Group and write your chapter in a European trading sector success story.

K Group is looking for (Senior) Solution Architect to create and maintain modern and flexible architecture in order to enable our Digital Business and eCommerce targets and to be part of the IT Architecture and Technology team in Kesko IT, in Helsinki. You will be learning from and contributing to a team of experienced professionals. Your specific areas of responsibility will be lead our eCommerce and Digital platform architecture. You are creating future proof target architecture, vision and roadmap in close relationship with business, IT and other stakeholders. At K Group, you get to be a part of the versatile and constantly changing world of trade.

What we expect from you

We looking for someone who has strong experience in digital business and IT. You are digital and channel minded and focused architect and you are able to understand the overall IT architecture and business structure of the K Group, also limitations. You have the necessary skills and knowledge in architecture modelling and design tools and you know the most popular programming languages. You are able to create two-/multi-pace architecture on top of core systems.

You can visualize complex technical things in an understandable way for business management. You solve problems analytically and creatively and understands the boundaries and limitations of different solutions, systems and roles. You also understand future business requirements and you can transform ideas and architecture models to feasible implementation plans from architecture point of view. You build tangible decision proposals and you are capable of apply needed changes in practice. You continuously want to improve our capabilities in eCommerce and digital business.

You have proven ability to develop high-level and detailed solution designs. You understand architecture constructs and patterns, protocols such as SOAP, REST etc. You are familiar with latest technologies used in digital channels and eCommerce and development methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.).

Experience in retail for the benefit.

The trading sector is undergoing a major transformation, and thus offers an interesting working environment and opportunities for personal development.

What we offer you

K Group offers the most attractive opportunities for driving forward the trading sector. You’ll be working in a key function of a leading sector company, be part of organization that is in heart of the modern platform building for future purposes.

The IT Architecture and Technology team is launched lately and we are building and improving the team and operative model continuously. Now you have a great opportunity to join the team and have impact on architecture governance and the team building from the very beginning.

You have chance to constantly improve skills in a large international IT organization which offers several alternative career paths. Modern and flexible working environment and culture with good employee benefits

K Group is a strong and responsible operator in seven countries and we are constantly transforming and evolving. At K Group, you can build a career alongside top European trading sector professionals. We offer you interesting challenges and new perspectives every day. We take care of each other, our customers, the society and the environment.

For more information, contact Sami Luokkamäki, tel. +358 50 534 3489 on Monday 29th of November between 14.00 and 16.00 or Wednesday 8th of December between 10.00-12.00.

Send your application by 12 December 2021 using the link below.
Applicants are required to take a drug test before an employment relationship can be established.

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At K Group, you can build a career alongside 39,000 European trading sector experts. We operate in the grocery trade, the building and technical trade, and the car trade. Independent K-retailer entrepreneurs are the heart of our operation, and inspire the mission of the whole K Group to offer good food, make everyday life easier and make the world a better place. Through strong collaboration throughout the organisation, we are able to constantly exceed our customers’ expectations in stores, online and as a B2B partner.