As a Solution Architect, you will lead the end-to-end design and delivery of IT solutions across international retail, commercial, and supply chain functions. Based in Nottingham, you will work full-time on-site, shaping high-impact technology initiatives through robust architectural planning and cross-functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and deliver comprehensive solution architectures that align with business goals and technical requirements.
- Act as a bridge between technical teams, business units, and external partners to ensure architectural outputs meet strategic objectives.
- Develop and maintain roadmaps that guide technology evolution across retail and supply chain domains.
- Ensure compliance with enterprise and solution-level design governance, including adherence to architectural standards and patterns.
- Review and validate designs and cost estimates from internal teams and third parties to ensure value and completeness.
- Advise on complex design decisions, balancing cost, complexity, and business impact to maximise return on investment.
- Support procurement activities by providing technical expertise during supplier engagements and tender processes.
- Lead peer reviews of architectural deliverables, including outline, high-level, and detailed designs, to maintain consistency and quality.
- Take ownership of technical delivery, ensuring implementations align with approved architectural frameworks throughout the project lifecycle.
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum of five years’ experience in solution architecture, with a proven track record in designing scalable IT systems.
- Proficiency in architectural modelling languages such as ArchiMate and familiarity with TOGAF or similar frameworks.
- Strong understanding of cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure, and experience with web services, microservices, and customer-facing digital solutions.
- Knowledge of integration patterns and technologies including Talend, MuleSoft, or Software AG, and tools such as Alfabet, ARIS, or Sparx Enterprise Architect.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams including security, infrastructure, testing, and data governance.
- Familiarity with regulatory standards such as GDPR and PCI in solution design.
- Ability to collaborate with enterprise architects to support transitional architecture strategies and target state planning.
Benefits and Work Environment
You will have access to a flexible benefits scheme, including options to purchase additional holiday, discounted gym memberships, and life assurance. The company offers a discretionary annual bonus, a retirement savings plan, and enhanced parental leave with gift cards for new parents. Support is available 24/7 through an Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling and wellbeing resources.
The organisation is committed to inclusivity, diversity, and creating an environment where everyone can be themselves and grow. As an equal opportunity employer, it values different perspectives and fosters a culture of respect and belonging.
