Solution Architect

BT Group; Leeds, Birmingham, Salford, West of England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% on target annual bonus

25 days Holiday

Private GP access

Carers leave

Maternity, paternity & adoption leave

Discounted BT products

Pension scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Job summary

BT Group is recruiting a Solution Architect to design secure, resilient technology solutions for complex customer environments. You will work with customers, technical specialists and delivery teams to shape end-to-end solutions that deliver real business value.

This role offers a hybrid work pattern (3 days in the office, 2 days at home) and requires the ability to secure SC-level clearance. You’ll lead requirements workshops, partner with network and security specialists, and present designs

Qualifications

• Experience in Telecommunication and connectivity systems, including enterprise networking and service provider environments.
• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into practical solution designs.
• Ability to create clear design documents, proposals and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements workshops to understand customer needs and translate them into solution architectures.
• Partner with WAN, LAN and Security specialists to develop integrated end-to-end solutions.
• Deliver technical leadership across programmes, ensuring designs align with customer objectives and architectural standards.
• Support the design and deployment of network, connectivity and data centre solutions within complex environments.
• Present technical solutions and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Telecommunication

Network design

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Job Title: Solution Architect

Req ID: 61399

Job Function: Architecture Solution and Design

Posting Start Date: 16/10/2026

Posting End Date: 30/10/2026

Division: UK Business

Job Location: GBR Bristol - Assembly, GBR Leeds - 1 Sovereign Street, GBR-Birmingham-Three Snowhill, GBR-Manchester-New Bailey

Advertised Salary: Competitive + Market Leading Benefits

We operate a hybrid model of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home, please only apply if you are comfortable with this arrangement.

Must hold or be able to achieve SC-level Security Clearance.

About the role

Join our growing Solution Architecture team, where you'll play a key role in designing secure, resilient and innovative technology solutions for complex customer environments.

Working closely with customers, technical specialists and delivery teams, you'll help shape end-to-end solutions that deliver real business value.

This is an excellent opportunity to influence technical strategy, collaborate across multiple disciplines and support the delivery of critical transformation programmes.

What you'll be doing

• Lead requirements workshops to understand customer needs and translate them into solution architectures.


• Partner with WAN, LAN and Security specialists to develop integrated end-to-end solutions.


• Deliver technical leadership across programmes, ensuring designs align with customer objectives and architectural standards.


• Support the design and deployment of network, connectivity and data centre solutions within complex environments.


• Present technical solutions and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, building confidence and understanding.

Essential Skills / Experience

• Experience in Telecommunication and connectivity systems, including enterprise networking and service provider environments.


• Ability to understand business requirements and turn them into practical solution designs and this goes hand in hand with


• Ability to create clear design documents, proposals and recommendations.Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical ideas clearly.

Desirable Skills / Experience

• Experience designing enterprise WAN, LAN and security solutions.


• Background in network engineering, technical support, network design or solution design.


• Experience supporting data centre transformation or infrastructure modernisation programmes.


• Knowledge of working within highly regulated or security-conscious environments.


• Existing Security Clearance or experience working on security-cleared programmes.

Our Package

Tailored benefits make a real difference. That's why we offer a comprehensive range to support your growth, wellbeing, and everyday life.

You can design the package to suit you and your lifestyle. Your core benefits include:

• 10% on target annual bonus


• 25 days Holiday


• Access to an online private GP 24/7 for you and your immediate family


• Market-leading paid carers leave with up to 2 weeks off


• Equalized maternity, paternity, and adoption leave - 18 weeks' full pay and 8 weeks' half pay


• Discounted EE and BT products, including mobile and broadband


• Market leading Pension scheme - 5% from you and 10% from us


• Holiday purchase scheme

You can select additional benefits, including healthcare, dental, gym memberships and more when you're ready.

With over 180 years of heritage, BT Business has brought together our best people and capabilities into a B2B powerhouse serving 1.2 million business customers in the UK

We're a leader for secure connectivity and collaboration platforms for businesses of all shapes and sizes, from big household names and government departments, right through to sole traders and new start-ups. But it's not just the technology that matters, it's what it can do to help them build stronger, smarter, more secure businesses.

We are Customer-First Challengers, who are Committed, Clear and Connected. We value diversity and inclusion and believe in making a positive impact. We connect for good by championing digital inclusion and equipping people, businesses, and communities with digital skills to thrive.

As a member of our team, you will be part of an organisation that celebrates difference, fosters innovation and provides you with opportunities to be your best. With millions of businesses relying on us daily, joining BT means you can be part of a diverse and multi-skilled team that makes a significant impact to society.