Job Description

Job Title: Solution Architect - Data Platform
Location: Nottingham
Contract: Perm
Recruiter: Noaman Hussain
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
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
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 . 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 to help you to be at your best.
This role requires the successful candidate to complete a 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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Vacancy Reference Number
258922BR
Area
East Midlands (non stores)
Company
Non Stores
County
Nottinghamshire
Airport
No
Region
East Midlands
Store
Nottingham Support Office
Full or Part time
Full-time
Division
Non Stores
Post Code
NG90 1BS
Contract Type
Permanent
Is this a Global Brands req?
No
Keywords
Solution, Architect, Data, Platform, Databricks, Azure
Latitude,longitude 1
52.927182,-1.183948
Function
Technology
Business Area
Support Office
Should this vacancy be excluded from being posted onto the Boots.jobs career site?
No
Hours per week
37.5
Source
Boots
Req Posted Date
18-Aug-2025

Skills Required