Solution Architect – Data Integration

Role: Solution Architect Data Integration
Contract: Fixed-Term 12 Months
Location: Nottingham Beeston
Recruitment Partner: Kershia Broughton

What youll be doing:
The Solution Architect will leaddata migrations or integrationssolution design for a major HR transformationprogrammeinvolving implementation ofa HR Systems platform and contribute to delivery ofend-to-end solution design for theprogramme.

Reporting into theProgramme

Solution Architect this role is responsible for defining the target architecture ensuring alignment with business objectives understanding of 3rdpartiesapplications landscape and guiding the implementation ofdata migrations or integrations forHR platform modules such as Core HR Talent Payroll Recruitment Help Deskand  Learning.

They will assist the Portfolio Technical Lead and Project Manager to resolve technical issuesand work with Enterprise Architecture to understand Strategy and Roadmaps to identify and deliver appropriate solutions.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and own the overall data migrations or integrations High Level Design for theprogramme ensuring it aligns with enterprise architecture standards and HR transformation goals.
• Translate business requirements into robust integrated and compliant solution designs.
• Creation ofend-to-end process flows data models integration patterns and security frameworks.
• Define configuration standards design principles and architectural guardrails for the project.
• Ensure that designs are understood by the project team and specifically the portfolio technical lead and development team(s) including horizontals third parties and shared services.
• Agree any divergence from the Enterprise Architecture standard for tactical business reasons with the relevant Enterprise Architect and ensure thisis change controlled and any ensuing technical debt is captured in the Product backlog/roadmap.
• Provide advice and guidance to the Portfolio Technical Lead and development team(s) throughout the construction and testing of the product to ensure that the solution remains true to the Design.
• Recommend alternative approaches if specific difficulties are encountered which require modification of the design or where an alternative approach may be more efficient.
• Review designs and the developed solution at key points during the project to ensure that the integrity of the end-to-end integrated design has been maintained.
• Define integration architecture betweenHR platform and downstream systems (Payroll Finance Identity Management etc.).
• Oversee API usage middleware patterns and data exchange protocols.
• Ensure compliance with security GDPR andorganisationaldata governance policies.
• Providedirectionson reporting architecture.
• Adviseontestingnon-functional operational and technical requirements review results and assist withanalysingand resolving defects where required
• Act as the primary technical advisor to HR leadership programme sponsors and IT executives.
• Facilitate design workshops solution walkthroughs and decision-making forums.

What youll need to have (our must-haves):

• Experience of at least two large transformation programmes specifically within HR Transformations.
• Deep knowledge of data migrations or integrations standards and tools.
• Proven experience defining target operating models solution blueprints and integration architectures
• Experience working on large-scale HR transformation programmes ideally across multiple geographies.
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles and SaaS implementation best practices.
• Ability to balance standardisation with business-specific requirements.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive consensus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

It would be great if you also have:

• Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies.

Where your brilliance can take you:
At Boots your career growth is a priority. As a
Solution Architect you will have the opportunity to expand your expertise in data integrations and cloud architecture while influencing key business decisions. With a commitment to continuous learning and development you can explore pathways into senior leadership roles or specialised positions within our technology team shaping the future of HR transformation at Boots.

Rewards designed for you:

• 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
• Flexible benefits schemeincluding 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.

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