Solution Architect - Data Platform

Boots UK; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is looking for a Solution Architect - Data Platform in Nottingham. This role involves leading the definition, design, and delivery of data solutions, requiring in-depth knowledge of Azure and experience in stakeholder management. The company fosters inclusivity and offers a range of benefits, along with support during the application process.

Benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health

Qualifications

• In-depth Azure knowledge and experience for data platform related technologies.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders on the solutions for proposed initiatives.
• Familiarity with Data Engineering approaches needed to fulfil MI and Analytics requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the definition, design, and delivery of data products and solutions.
• Ensure solution designs meet business requirements and are cost effective.
• Engage with external partners to align solutions with best practices.

Skills

Azure

Databricks

Data Engineering

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Job description

Boots UK Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

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Job Title: Solution Architect - Data Platform

Location: Nottingham

Contract: Perm

About the role

We're looking for a talented individual to make the next step in their career and join us as a Solution Architect responsible for leading the definition, design and delivery of data products and solutions on the platform.

As a Solution Architect you will be:

• Responsible for leading the definition, design and delivery of data products and solutions on the Data Platform.
• Ensuring all solution designs meet agreed business requirements are cost effective, deliverable and supportable.
• Align to and continuously improve on platform principles, standards and patterns.
• Work with internal teams to deliver platform capabilities allowing us to maximize the value of our data.
• Engaging with external technology and engineering partners to ensure our solutions align to industry best practices & forward plans.
• Work in conjunction with the Platform Architect to create reusable designs & platform capabilities.
• You will bring strong technical and analytical abilities and a passion for delivering results for customers - internal and external. So, if you are passionate about working with data to solve business problems and excited by the idea of joining an industry-leading data team, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll need to have

These are the essential skills or experience needed to succeed in this role.

• In-depth Azure knowledge and experience for data platform related technologies
• Experience with Databricks or equivalent cloud data tooling
• In-depth experience in design and development of IT and data solutions
• A broad and balanced understanding of IT capabilities, methods, and technologies
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders on the solutions for proposed initiatives
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Familiarity with Data Engineering approaches needed to fulfil MI and Analytics requirements

It would be great if you also have

These are desirable skills or experience and are not essential, so we would welcome applications from candidates that don't match this additional criteria.

• Data product delivery experience for varying levels of data maturity
• Experience in team management
• Experience of being a subject matter expert for globally distributed teams
• Experience working in Retail, Pharmacy, Healthcare, Supply Chain or CPG industries
• Experience in architectural notation, such as C4 or UML
• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Discretionary annual bonus
• 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. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

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-employment 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.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Retail

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