The Boost Mobile Retail Store Technology team created a consulting engagement focused on capturing and formalizing our framework for API integration among all store technologies, 3rd parties, and Boost. Scope includes ecosystem mapping & governance and current state architecture definition within the retail store technology environment. Time permitting, there may be an opportunity to at least discuss future state topics.

The consultant will lay the groundwork for a permanent Solution Architect to easily assume ownership and responsibility for ongoing management and evolution.

Primary Responsibilities:

• API Ecosystem Mapping & Governance:
• Discover, document, and map all existing APIs consumed by store systems (internal and 3rd party).
• Create a centralized, accessible API repository/catalog.
• Define and advocate for API consumption standards and best practices within the domain.
• Establish communication channels with peer API owners to understand roadmaps and advocate for store system needs.
• Current & Future State Architecture Definition:
• Document the "as-is" architecture of the store technology stack, highlighting integrations and dependencies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design a "to-be" target state architecture aligned with business goals and technology strategy.

Deliverables:

• Comprehensive API catalog documenting all store system API interactions.
• Clear documentation of API consumption standards and best practices.
• Established communication channels with relevant peer organizations.
• Detailed "as-is" architecture documentation of the store technology stack.
• Proposed "to-be" target state architecture aligned with business goals.
• Knowledge transfer sessions and documentation to ensure smooth transition to permanent Solution Architect.

Required Skills:

• Deep API Expertise (REST, SOAP, GraphQL, etc.)
• Integration Patterns Knowledge
• Broad Systems Understanding (retail, cloud, databases, security)
• Software Architecture Principles
• Documentation & Modeling Proficiency
• Exceptional Communication and Collaboration Skills
• Problem-Solving & Analytical Thinking
• Strategic Thinking

Experience:

• Proven experience in Solution Architecture roles.
• Retail systems experience is a plus.
• Experience in API governance and establishing architectural frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external vendors.