Solution Architect

Greene King; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub and brewery company in the UK seeks an experienced architect to deliver scalable, secure digital services. Responsibilities include supporting delivery teams with architectural solutions, collaborating across teams to ensure compliance with GDPR and security standards, and representing designs in architectural discussions. Ideal candidates will possess a strong knowledge of mobile platforms and cloud technologies, alongside excellent communication skills. Join a collaborative team committed to enhancing customer experiences and aligning with a bold technology vision.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension contribution

Career development opportunities

Employee discounts

Mental health support

Referral bonuses

Wagestream access

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience architecting digital solutions, ideally in a large organization.
• Strong knowledge of mobile, CRM, eCommerce platforms, and cloud technologies.
• Understanding of GDPR, cyber security fundamentals, and secure solution design.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery teams with technical solutions and architectural alignment.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure adherence to principles and expectations.
• Represent designs at the Technical Architecture Board.

Skills

Architecting digital solutions

Mobile platforms

CRM systems

eCommerce platforms

Cloud technologies (Azure/AWS)

GDPR compliance

Cyber security fundamentals

Excellent communication skills

Education

Certification in architecture methods (e.g., TOGAF)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support delivery teams by recommending pragmatic technical solutions and ensuring alignment with architectural standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams and partners to ensure adherence to agreed principles and expectations.
• Represent designs at the Technical Architecture Board and maintain detailed architecture viewpoints.

Qualifications

• Proven experience architecting digital solutions, ideally in a large organisation.
• Strong knowledge of mobile, CRM, eCommerce platforms, and cloud technologies (Azure/AWS).
• Certification in architecture methods (e.g., TOGAF) and experience with modern integration patterns.
• Understanding of GDPR, cyber security fundamentals, and secure solution design.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

About the Role

Work closely with data architects to ensure compliance with GDPR and security requirements.

Solutions that enhance customer experiences and align with Greene King's technology vision. You'll work in a collaborative, agile environment to design scalable, secure, and high‑performing digital services that integrate seamlessly with our hospitality offering.

Join us at Greene King, the country's leading pub company and brewer, where our mission is to pour happiness into lives and become the pride of great British hospitality. We have something special, deeply rooted in our 220‑year brewing and pub history, creating the business we are proudly known for today. Still today our 39,000 strong team are the guardians of what's wholly British, the pub experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and pension contribution.
• The chance to further your career across our well‑known brands – as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career.
• Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands.
• Free employee assistance program – mental health, well‑being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
• Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels.
• Refer a friend – earn £1,500 when they are placed.
• Wagestream – access your wage before payday.
• Retail discounts – up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with three mobile and many more.