Job Description

Are you an experienced Solutions Architect looking to lead innovative IT transformations in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment? We're looking for a forward-thinking, strategically-minded professional to join our architecture team and help drive the evolution of our technology landscape across online, mobile, on-site, and internal platforms.
What You'll Be Doing:
As our Solutions Architect, you'll play a key role in shaping the systems and technology that underpin both customer experiences and colleague operations. Working closely with IT, data, infrastructure, and security teams, you'll:
Translate complex business needs into smart, scalable IT solutions
Lead technical decision-making and ensure alignment with business strategy
Create and maintain roadmaps across applications, services, and tech platforms
Collaborate on data and infrastructure architecture across the business
Drive compliance with internal standards and security best practices
Stay ahead of industry trends to identify new opportunities and innovations
Help build business cases to support strategic investments
What You'll Need to Succeed:
Essential:
Extensive, demonstrable experience in Architecture, IT development or systems analysis
Extensive experience managing suppliers at a senior level
Strong background in B2C or customer-facing environments
Ability to simplify and clearly communicate complex technical issues
Holistic thinker - you see the big picture and understand the details
Solid grasp of architecture, development and operational best practices
Skilled in translating business problems into well-structured solutions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Desirable:
Hospitality or retail industry experience
TOGAF-certified or strong awareness of architecture frameworks
Degree educated or equivalent professional experience
What's in it for you?

• 25 days annual leave
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
• Pension
• Vitality Healthcare
• Opt in dental insurance programme
• Annual bonus scheme
• The Stonegate discount card offering discounts across our managed estate
• Online benefits portal offering discounts across the High Street and other retailers

At Stonegate Group, we're proud to be the biggest operator of pubs, bars, and late-night venues in the United Kingdom. Our leading brands are diverse and well-known, including names like Slug & Lettuce, Be At One and Popworld. Find out more about a career with Stonegate Group at .
If you have a disability as outlined by the Equality Act 2010 and require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please let us know in advance so that any support, aids or adaptations can be put in place to assist you..Please contact hrsupport@stonegategroup.co.uk.
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