Solution Architect Retail & Supply Chain

Role: Solution Architect - Retail & Supply Chain
Contract: Permanent
Location: Nottingham Beeston - On-site
Recruitment Partner: Kershia Broughton

Are you ready to make a difference Join Boots as aSolution Architect - Retail & Supply ChaininNottingham Beestonand play a pivotal role in shaping technology solutions that support our transformation journey.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping technology solutions that support Boots Retail and Supply Chain transformation. A broad portfolio of change is underway across the business with technology central to improving how we serve customers colleagues stores and supply chain operations.

As a Solution Architect within the Retail & Supply Architecture team you will work closely with business technology and delivery stakeholders to shape practical high-quality solution designs for assigned projects.

The role is focused on practical solution architecture translating requirements into deliverable designs that align with enterprise standards and support successful project outcomes.

What youll be doing:

In this role you will:

• Shape end-to-end solution designs for Retail and Supply Chain initiatives and create clear architecture outputs that support governance and decision-making.

• Ensure solutions are practical scalable and aligned with enterprise standards.

• Work closely with delivery teams and partners through build test implementation and transition into service.

• Support architectural integrity while balancing delivery pace risk cost and complexity.

• Engage with stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable solutions and engage with Product Owners Project Managers Business Analysts Testing Security Infrastructure Data and Service Introduction teams to support successful delivery.

• Apply enterprise architecture standards domain guardrails patterns and roadmaps to project-level solution designs.

• Provide practical architectural input where requirements constraints or dependencies are evolving.

• Support early-stage shaping and estimating activity by providing high-level solution input.

• Apply architectural standards reusable patterns and practical solution building blocks.

What youll need to have (our must-haves):

• Good working knowledge of architecture methods governance practices and TOGAF-aligned approaches.

• Comfortable collaborating with Product Owners Business Analysts Testing Security Infrastructure Data and Service Introduction teams.

• Able to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders explaining solution options risks and design decisions in a meaningful way.

• Able to prioritise work effectively across agreed project demands balancing pace quality standards and delivery outcomes.

• Pragmatic and delivery-focused with a willingness to take ownership of outcomes within agreed project scope.

Where your brilliance can take you:

At Boots we believe in your potential. Youll have opportunities for career development and growth supported by a culture that champions learning and collaboration.

Why Boots

We offer a range of benefits designed for you including:

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan (up to 6% company contribution)

• Generous employee discounts for you and a family member

• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Rewards designed for you:

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan

• Discretionary annual bonus

• Generous employee discounts

• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child

• Flexible benefits schemeincluding options for additional holiday discounted gym membership life assurance and much more.

• Access to free 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health our Employee Assistance Programme.

Theres lots more in our benefits and discounts MyBoosts there to give you that little lift in your everyday. Find out more at Exclusions may apply; eligible roles only.

A bit about us:
At Boots were proud to be an equal opportunity employer creating a place where everyone feels welcome supported and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included they thrive so were committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time.

Whats next
If you apply our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. Where a role is advertised as full-time we are open to discussing part-time and job share options. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you be at your best.

We hope to hear from you soon.
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