Solution Architect Full Time

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JOB OVERVIEW

The Role

At WHSmith our people are at the heart of everything we do. They are the ones that go the extra mile for our customers. The ones that enable our growth. That’s why our IT team works closely with stakeholders to develop and implement technology solutions.

As a Solution Architect you will report to the Head of Enterprise Architecture and Head of Solutions, and work with Project Managers and Business Analysts on multiple projects and programmes to identify the technology needs that support the solution. You will be a go an important between for multiple stakeholders within technology and across the business.

What you will be doing

• Owning the end-to-end solution, pulling together solution options with relevant 3rd parties and identifying the best solution in terms of cost-benefit and architectural fit
• Becoming the “technology expert” for multiple applications across several domains
• Developing and maintaining current solution architectures and becoming the main contact source who understands the capabilities and processes that support each applications use
• Understanding security constraints, creating support models and aiding with quality assurance and training activities for delivery of systems and applications across the group
• Supporting colleagues across Group Technology, and being proactive in developing solution architecture approach and standards
• Becoming part of an expanding solutions architecture team

What we are looking for

• Experience in a Solution Architect/Design role or similar
• Experience of working with multiple 3rd party vendors and development partners, with the ability to influence their approach to solution design
• Understanding of Oracle ERP systems
• Understanding of integration platforms
• Ideally previous experience in Retail, Logistics, FMCG, Manufacturing or CPG

How we reward our teams

• Hybrid working model from home and in the office
• 4pm Friday Finish
• Flexible Working
• 25 Days holiday, plus your Birthday off, plus Bank Holidays with an opportunity to buy extra days holiday
• Family Friendly Leave
• Competitive Pension Contribution
• Sharesave Scheme
• Annual Bonus based on company and personal performance
• Competitive Salary and Car Allowance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Staff Discount Card for stores and online

About us

WHSmith have occupied our place in our customers’ hearts for over two decades. You’ll find our stores and our family of brands in airports, hospitals, railway stations, on high streets and in shopping centres – as well as right across the world! We are an ambitious team that thrives on pace, collaboration and innovation resulting in a real entrepreneurial culture.

Celebrating 230 years, we’re proud to have grown and evolved into a globally recognised brand present in over 30 countries around the world, and we’re proud to be that air of familiarity people love and trust on their journey, both in life and through life. As a diverse group of over 12,000 colleagues, we are all on the same journey to a better business through our commitments to our planet, people and the communities we serve.

WHSmith are proud to be an inclusive employer, we want our colleagues to feel welcome, and free to be themselves with us