Solution Architect (Belfast)

About the role

What you’ll be doing

• Lead the end-to-end solution architecture for delivery (from discovery through to transition into build and run), maintaining the overall technical direction and accountability.
• Set and govern the architecture approach (principles, patterns, non‑functional requirements, integration, resilience and security controls) across all domains involved.
• Engage customers and BT stakeholders up to executive level to build confidence in BT’s technical approach and delivery capability, and to resolve complex trade-offs.
• Provide design authority and final technical assurance: direct, coordinate and assure the work of technical designers who produce HLD/LLD artefacts, ensuring alignment to the agreed architecture and outcomes.
• Identify, evaluate and manage technical risks across the end-to-end solution, including dependencies across towers/partners and non-standard components, and drive mitigations to closure.
• Own architecture governance: lead peer reviews and assurance forums, respond to actions, and ensure designs meet BT security, regulatory and operational requirements.
• Mentor and coach other solution architects and contribute to improving SOLA methods, patterns and customer-facing collateral.

Essential Skills / Experience

• Proven experience leading the end-to-end architecture and design of complex, large-scale technology solutions across multiple technical domains.
• Deep technical expertise across enterprise networking, security, cloud platforms and systems integration, with the ability to challenge assumptions and drive sound technical decisions.
• Strong background in evaluating architectural trade-offs and ensuring solutions are scalable, resilient, secure and aligned to customer and business requirements.
• Experience defining and governing solution architecture across internal teams, third-party partners and suppliers to ensure a coherent end-to-end outcome.
• Demonstrable knowledge of security, governance, risk and compliance frameworks, ensuring solutions meet regulatory, assurance and operational standards.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and translate complex technical concepts into clear business outcomes.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical teams through challenging programmes, managing dependencies, risks and technical decision-making.
• Experience working within large enterprise or service provider environments, delivering mission-critical infrastructure and transformation programmes.

Desirable Skills / Experience

• Knowledge of IT infrastructure technologies, including Microsoft operating systems, storage and virtualisation platforms.
• Experience working with converged and hyper-converged infrastructure solutions.
• Understanding of complex technical environments and multi-domain solution design.
• Ability to assess technical options and contribute to architectural decision-making.
• Experience supporting infrastructure transformation or modernisation 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.

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