Senior IT Architect - Healthcare

Boots; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail pharmacy chain in Nottingham is looking for a Senior IT Architect to lead strategic technology initiatives across its healthcare services. This pivotal role involves defining architecture strategies, collaborating with executive stakeholders, and mentoring a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in enterprise architecture and experience in a regulated environment. Join us at Boots to shape the future of healthcare technology in a nurturing, inclusive work culture.

Benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to counseling and support services

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Lead Architect or Principal Architect in a regulated environment.
• Strong grasp of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).
• Expertise in cloud platforms, integration technologies, and data architecture.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the technology architecture strategy.
• Champion platform integration and interoperability.
• Build and mentor a cross-functional architecture team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Knowledge of healthcare technology

Education

Experience as a Lead Architect

Understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks

Expertise in cloud platforms

Job description

Job Description

Role: Senior IT Architect - Healthcare

Contract: Permanent

Shift pattern: Full Time

Location: Nottingham

Closing date: 31st December 2025

Recruitment Partner: Matthew Nelligan

About the role

We are seeking a visionary Senior IT Architect to spearhead strategic technology initiatives across our healthcare services-Pharmacy & Opticians This pivotal role will shape and drive architectural strategy across multiple platforms, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards and governance frameworks. You will lead a high-performing team of architects and technologists, fostering innovation while maintaining operational excellence across delivery projects.

Key responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Define and evolve the technology architecture strategy across pharmacy, opticians, and hearing care domains.
• Champion platform integration and interoperability, ensuring seamless patient and colleague experiences.
• Collaborate with executive stakeholders to align IT strategy with business goals and regulatory requirements.

Architecture & Governance

• Establish and enforce architecture principles, standards, and governance across all delivery projects.
• Act as the primary liaison with Enterprise Architecture, ensuring consistency, scalability, and compliance.
• Lead architectural reviews, risk assessments, and solution assurance processes.

Team Building & Leadership

• Build and mentor a cross-functional architecture team, of solution and lead architects, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Promote architectural excellence through coaching, knowledge sharing, and technical leadership.
• Drive talent development and succession planning within the architecture function.

Delivery & Execution

• Partner with programme and delivery teams to ensure architecture is embedded throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee solution design for complex, multi-platform initiatives, balancing innovation with stability.

Ensure architectural decisions support security, data privacy, cost controls

What you'll need to have

• Proven experience as a Lead Architect or Principal Architect in a regulated environment.
• Strong grasp of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) and governance models.
• Expertise in cloud platforms, integration technologies, and data architecture.
• Exceptional leadership, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.

It would be great if you also have

• Experience with electronic health records (EHR), prescription systems, and clinical workflow tools.
• Familiarity with NHS digital standards, GDPR, and clinical safety regulations.
• Experience of multiple delivery frameworks, DevOps, and platform modernization.

Our benefits

• 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 scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Exclusions may apply, eligible roles only.

Why Boots

At Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, with you, we change for the better.

What's next

Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.

This role requires the successful candidate to complete a Pre-em check after receiving an offer. Depending on your location you will be asked to submit either a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service), PVG (Protection of Vulnerable groups) or an Access NI Check.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.