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BT Group

Solution Architect

Location:  GBR Bristol - Assembly, GBR Leeds - 1 Sovereign Street, GBR-Birmingham-Three Snowhill, GBR-Manchester-New Bailey
Location flexibility:  3 office days / week
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Job Description

We operate a hybrid model of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home, please only apply if you are comfortable with this arrangement.

Must hold or be able to achieve SC-level Security Clearance.

About the role

Join our growing Solution Architecture team, where you'll play a key role in designing secure, resilient and innovative technology solutions for complex customer environments.

Working closely with customers, technical specialists and delivery teams, you'll help shape end-to-end solutions that deliver real business value.

This is an excellent opportunity to influence technical strategy, collaborate across multiple disciplines and support the delivery of critical transformation programmes.

What you’ll be doing

  • Lead requirements workshops to understand customer needs and translate them into solution architectures.
  • Partner with WAN, LAN and Security specialists to develop integrated end-to-end solutions.
  • Deliver technical leadership across programmes, ensuring designs align with customer objectives and architectural standards.
  • Support the design and deployment of network, connectivity and data centre solutions within complex environments.
  • Present technical solutions and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, building confidence and understanding.

Essential Skills / Experience

  • Experience in Telecommunication and connectivity systems, including enterprise networking and service provider environments.
  • Ability to understand business requirements and turn them into practical solution designs and this goes hand in hand with
  • Ability to create clear design documents, proposals and recommendations.Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical ideas clearly.

Desirable Skills / Experience

  • Experience designing enterprise WAN, LAN and security solutions.
  • Background in network engineering, technical support, network design or solution design.
  • Experience supporting data centre transformation or infrastructure modernisation programmes.
  • Knowledge of working within highly regulated or security-conscious environments.
  • Existing Security Clearance or experience working on security-cleared programmes.

Our Package

Tailored benefits make a real difference. That’s why we offer a comprehensive range to support your growth, wellbeing, and everyday life.
You can design the package to suit you and your lifestyle. Your core benefits include:

• 10% on target annual bonus
• 25 days Holiday
• Access to an online private GP 24/7 for you and your immediate family
• Market-leading paid carers leave with up to 2 weeks off
• Equalized maternity, paternity, and adoption leave – 18 weeks’ full pay and 8 weeks’ half pay
• Discounted EE and BT products, including mobile and broadband
• Market leading Pension scheme – 5% from you and 10% from us
• Holiday purchase scheme


You can select additional benefits, including healthcare, dental, gym memberships and more when you’re ready.
Ready to connect for good and help shape the future? Apply now.

With over 180 years of heritage, BT Business has brought together our best people and capabilities into a B2B powerhouse serving 1.2 million business customers in the UK

We’re a leader for secure connectivity and collaboration platforms for businesses of all shapes and sizes, from big household names and government departments, right through to sole traders and new start-ups. But it’s not just the technology that matters, it’s what it can do to help them build stronger, smarter, more secure businesses.

We are Customer-First Challengers, who are Committed, Clear and Connected. We value diversity and inclusion and believe in making a positive impact. We connect for good by championing digital inclusion and equipping people, businesses, and communities with digital skills to thrive.

As a member of our team, you will be part of an organisation that celebrates difference, fosters innovation and provides you with opportunities to be your best. With millions of businesses relying on us daily, joining BT means you can be part of a diverse and multi-skilled team that makes a significant impact to society.

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3 office days / week

A little flex time

Company benefits

25 (UK, increasing with service) / 21 (India) days annual leave + bank holidays
Adoption leave – 18 weeks full pay, 8 weeks half pay, 6 months statutory
Bank holiday swaps
Buy or sell annual leave – buy up to 5 days/year pro rata
Carer’s leave – Two weeks paid leave
Cinema discounts
Coaching
Compassionate leave
Complimentary Medical Services
Cycle to work scheme
Employee assistance programme
Employee discounts
Enhanced maternity leave – 18 weeks full pay, 8 weeks half pay, 6 months statutory
Enhanced paternity leave – 18 weeks full pay, 8 weeks half pay, 6 months statutory
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Enhanced sick pay – 3 months
Faith rooms
In house training
L&D budget – sponsored accreditation available for certain professions
Learning platform – internal and external learning content via Degreed
Learning license – unlimited access
Lunch and learns
Mental health platform access – Silvercloud
Mentoring
Neonatal leave
Open to job sharing
Open to part time work for some roles
Optional unpaid leave
Private GP service – 24/7 virtual GP access for UK colleagues
Referral bonus
Returnship
Salary sacrifice
Share options
Shared parental leave
Travel loan
Volunteer days – 3 volunteer days per year
Reservist leave
Fertility treatment leave
Pregnancy loss leave
Pregnancy support
Fertility treatment leave
Pregnancy loss leave
Pregnancy support
On-site catering
On-site barista
On-site shower
Modern office
Collaboration spaces
Private booths
On-site wellness room
Open to part-time employees
Open to compressed hours

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