Digital Solutions Architect

Why this job matters

At BT, we are committed to leveraging cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional services to our customers and enhance internal efficiencies across our commercial and operational areas. As a Digital Solutions Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing our enterprise and business architecture strategy. Your work will ensure that our technology solutions align with business objectives, driving digital transformation and delivering clear business value.

You will collaborate with business leaders and stakeholders to understand strategic goals and translate them into comprehensive technology solutions. By designing end-to-end business solutions that integrate processes, systems, and data across departments, you will help drive our digital transformation.

Leading cross-functional teams through the solution lifecycle—from ideation to implementation—you will identify risks, dependencies, and opportunities for optimisation in business processes and systems. Your guidance on best practices for digital transformation, cloud adoption, and system integration will be crucial.

What you’ll be doing

Enterprise and Business Architecture:

• • Work with UK-based business leaders and stakeholders to understand strategic goals and translate them into technology solutions.
  • Capture and prioritise market trends, business strategies, and objectives.
  • Identify the business benefits of alternative strategies and conduct feasibility studies.
  • Lead the creation and review of a systems capability strategy that meets business requirements.
  • Develop enterprise-wide architecture and processes to embed strategic change.
  • Create end-to-end business solutions that integrate processes, systems, and data across departments.
  • Develop and present business cases for high-level initiatives, ensuring compliance with business strategies and technology directions.
  • Lead cross-functional teams through the solution lifecycle—from ideation to implementation.

IT Strategy and Planning:

• • Ensure stakeholders adhere to IT strategic management approaches and timetables.
  • Create reports and insights to support IT strategic management processes.
  • Develop and communicate plans to drive forward the strategy.
  • Contribute to the development of policies, standards, and guidelines for IT strategy development and planning.

Information Systems Coordination:

• • Promote the benefits of a common approach to information and communications technology deployment.
  • Coordinate the promotion, acquisition, development, and implementation of information systems and services.

Relationship Management:

• • Identify the communication needs of each stakeholder group.
  • Facilitate open communication and discussion between stakeholders, acting as a single point of contact.
  • Negotiate with senior stakeholders to ensure adherence to organisational policies and strategies.
  • Provide informed feedback to assess and promote understanding.

The skills you'll need

To excel in this role, you will need a diverse set of skills and experiences:

• Business Process Modelling: Proficiency in business process modelling (e.g., BPMN) and enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).
• Solution Design Tools: Expertise in using solution design tools such as ArchiMate, Visio, and Lucidchart.
• Communication and Stakeholder Management: Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage stakeholders effectively.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically and translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Cloud Platforms and SaaS Applications: Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and SaaS applications.
• Agile, DevOps, and Digital Transformation: Experience with Agile methodologies, DevOps practices, and digital transformation initiatives is a plus.
• Identity Solution Architecture: Experience in Identity Solution Architecture, including Authentication, Authorization, and tools like Okta, Sailpoint, and Savient.
• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC): Ideally, a background in SDLC.
• B2B & B2C Identity Solutions: Exposure to B2B and B2C identity customer solutions.
• Business Case Development: Experience in producing business cases, gaining approval from senior stakeholders, and ensuring the delivery of business benefits.

Join us at BT and be a part of a team that is at the forefront of technological innovation, driving both customer satisfaction and internal efficiencies. If you are passionate about architecture and strategy, and have a knack for leadership and governance, we would love to hear from you!