Solutions Architect (Integration Focus)

Location: Nottingham – 2–3 days per week onsite

Contract: 3-month initial (likely extension)

Start Date: ASAP

Overview

One of the UK’s largest and most recognised retail brands is embarking on a major digital transformation programme spanning International Retail, Commercial and Supply Chain operations. We’re looking for a Solutions Architect with strong integration design and architecture experience to join their Nottingham-based Architecture team on an initial 3-month contract. You’ll play a key role in shaping complex system integrations, designing high-level solutions, and ensuring architectural standards and governance are upheld across multiple projects. This is a hands‑on architecture role, working closely with cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced transformation environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver high-quality solution and integration architectures across major business transformation initiatives.
• Create High-Level Designs (HLDs), models, and other architecture artefacts using tools such as ArchiMate or Sparx EA.
• Define and govern architecture blueprints, integration patterns, and solution building blocks across multiple technology domains.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architects, Product Owners, Business Analysts, Developers, and Test teams to ensure cohesive and scalable solution delivery.
• Lead and support cross‑functional teams (Infrastructure, Security, Data, Integration) to ensure end‑to‑end delivery quality.
• Engage with external vendors and internal stakeholders to validate technical approaches and ensure alignment with enterprise strategy.
• Support project governance, service introduction, and data governance processes to ensure smooth transition into live operations.

Required Experience

• 5+ years’ experience as a Solutions Architect in large‑scale enterprise environments.
• Strong background in system integration architecture, APIs, middleware, and data flows across multiple platforms.
• Experience designing architectures using modelling languages (e.g. ArchiMate) and frameworks such as TOGAF.
• Familiarity with Azure or other cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and modern microservices and API‑led integration patterns.
• Knowledge of architecture building blocks, governance, and design assurance.
• Hands‑on experience with architecture tools such as ArchiMate, Alfabet, Aris, or Sparx Enterprise Architect.
• Experience leading design across multiple stakeholders and disciplines.

Nice to Have

• Experience in Retail or Supply Chain Systems (Forecasting, WMS, OMS, or Inventory).
• Knowledge of Data Architecture and Canonical Data Models.
• Familiarity with technologies such as MuleSoft, Software AG, SAP S/4, Salesforce, Witron, or KNAPP.

Why Join

• Work with one of the UK’s biggest retail brands during a major transformation period.
• Hybrid working model – 2–3 days onsite in Nottingham.
• Collaborative, forward‑thinking environment.
• Scope for long‑term extension as transformation projects evolve.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Retail