About the Role
Job Summary Our client a leading Retail & Consumer Goods provider is seeking a POS Analyst to join their team! This position is located in Boston, Massachusetts. We are seeking a hands-on Senior Consultant to join our client's team in designing and evaluating next-generation POS hardware and edge computing architecture for a large Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) environment. This role is based onsite at the Canton, MA support center. This is not a people management position and does not involve day-to-day POS support. Instead, the role focuses on architecture, evaluating trade-offs, and future-proofing systems—particularly extending hardware lifecycle, minimizing operating system risk, and ensuring the platform can scale alongside evolving software demands, including emerging AI use cases over the next 5–10 years. Core Responsibilities Evaluate current POS hardware and deployment models Assess edge-based architectures Reduce dependency on POS terminal operating system end-of-support (EOS) timelines Enable POS logic to shift off the register where appropriate Support fully seamless offline operation in high-volume store environments Define optimal workload placement across: POS endpoints, Store-edge infrastructure, and Cloud platforms Evaluate hardware and operating system options with a focus on long-term scalability, including support for AI-driven workloads Collaborate with the team to deliver clear architectural recommendations, diagrams, and trade-off analyses Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves) Hands-on experience with large-scale enterprise POS systems in QSR or high-volume retail environments Strong experience with payment systems Strong experience with peripheral integration Strong experience with offline and degraded network scenarios Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves) Strong understanding of transaction processing Proven experience designing solutions around existing POS platforms rather than replacing them Key Competencies & Behaviors Data analytics skills Strong communication skills Organizational skills Work Environment Location: Boston, Maine Hybrid, 4 days onsite, 1 remote Compensation & Benefits Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $70.00 and $77.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums. Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans Employee Stock Ownership Plan 401K offered About KellyMitchell At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice. Marketing Disclosure By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from KellyMitchell and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.careers.kellymitchell.com/privacy-policy