IT Lead Solution Architect

Role: Solution Architect - Retail & Supply ChainContract: PermanentLocation: Nottingham, Beeston - On-siteRecruitment Partner: Kershia BroughtonAre you ready to make a difference? Join Boots as a Solution Architect - Retail & Supply Chain in Nottingham, Beeston and play a pivotal role in shaping technology solutions that support our transformation journey.This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping technology solutions that support Boots’ Retail and Supply Chain transformation. A broad portfolio of change is underway across the business, with technology central to improving how we serve customers, colleagues, stores, and supply chain operations.As a Solution Architect within the Retail & Supply Architecture team, you will work closely with business, technology, and delivery stakeholders to shape practical, high-quality solution designs for assigned projects.The role is focused on practical solution architecture, translating requirements into deliverable designs that align with enterprise standards and support successful project outcomes.What you’ll be doing:In this role, you will:Shape end-to-end solution designs for Retail and Supply Chain initiatives and create clear architecture outputs that support governance and decision-making.Ensure solutions are practical, scalable, and aligned with enterprise standards.Work closely with delivery teams and partners through build, test, implementation, and transition into service.Support architectural integrity while balancing delivery pace, risk, cost, and complexity.Engage with stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable solutions and engage with Product Owners, Project Managers, Business Analysts, Testing, Security, Infrastructure, Data, and Service Introduction teams to support successful delivery.Apply enterprise architecture standards, domain guardrails, patterns, and roadmaps to project-level solution designs.Provide practical architectural input where requirements, constraints, or dependencies are evolving.Support early-stage shaping and estimating activity by providing high-level solution input.Apply architectural standards, reusable patterns, and practical solution building blocks.What you’ll need to have (our must-haves):Good working knowledge of architecture methods, governance practices, and TOGAF-aligned approaches.Comfortable collaborating with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Testing, Security, Infrastructure, Data, and Service Introduction teams.Able to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders, explaining solution options, risks, and design decisions in a meaningful way.Able to prioritise work effectively across agreed project demands, balancing pace, quality, standards, and delivery outcomes.Pragmatic and delivery-focused, with a willingness to take ownership of outcomes within agreed project scope.Where your brilliance can take you:At Boots, we believe in your potential. You’ll have opportunities for career development and growth, supported by a culture that champions learning and collaboration.Why Boots?We offer a range of benefits designed for you, including:Boots Retirement Savings Plan (up to 6% company contribution)Generous employee discounts for you and a family memberEnhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave payRewards designed for you:Boots Retirement Savings PlanDiscretionary annual bonusGenerous employee discountsEnhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a childFlexible benefits scheme including options for additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, and much more.Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.There’s lots more in our benefits and discounts, MyBoosts – there to give you that little lift in your everyday. Find out more at Exclusions may apply; eligible roles only.A bit about us:At Boots, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, creating a place where everyone feels welcome, supported, and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included, they thrive, so we're committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time.What’s next?If you apply, our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you be at your best.We hope to hear from you soon.Be brilliant with Boots.