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Data IntegrationContract: Fixed-Term - 18 Months\nLocation: Nottingham, Beeston\nRecruitment Partner: Kershia Broughton\nWhat you'll be doing:\nThe Solution Architect will lead data migrations or integrations solution design for a major HR transformation programme involving implementation of a HR Systems platform and contribute to delivery of end-to-end solution design for the programme.\nReporting into the Programme Solution Architect, this role is responsible for defining the target architecture, ensuring alignment with business objectives, understanding of 3rd parties applications landscape and guiding the implementation of data migrations or integrations for HR platform modules such as Core HR, Talent, Payroll, Recruitment, HelpDesk and Learning.\nThey will assist the Portfolio Technical Lead and Project Manager to resolve technical issues and work with Enterprise Architecture to understand Strategy and Roadmaps to identify and deliver appropriate solutions.\nKey responsibilities:\nDevelop and own the overall data migrations or integrations High Level Design for the programme, ensuring it aligns with enterprise architecture standards and HR transformation goals. \nTranslate business requirements into robust, integrated, and compliant solution designs. \nCreation of end-to-end process flows, data models, integration patterns, and security frameworks. \nDefine configuration standards, design principles, and architectural guardrails for the project. \nEnsure 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.\nAgree any divergence from the Enterprise Architecture standard for tactical business reasons with the relevant Enterprise Architect and ensure this is change controlled and any ensuing technical debt is captured in the Product backlog/roadmap.\nProvide 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.\nRecommend alternative approaches if specific difficulties are encountered which require modification of the design or where an alternative approach may be more efficient.\nReview 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.\nDefine integration architecture between HR platform and downstream systems (Payroll, Finance, Identity Management, etc.). \nOversee API usage, middleware patterns, and data exchange protocols. \nEnsure compliance with security, GDPR, and organisational data governance policies. \nProvide directions on reporting architecture.\nAdvise on testing non-functional, operational and technical requirements, review results and assist with analysing and resolving defects where required\nAct as the primary technical advisor to HR leadership, programme sponsors, and IT executives. \nFacilitate design workshops, solution walkthroughs, and decision-making forums. \n What you'll need to have (our must-haves):Experience of at least two large transformation programmes, specifically within HR Transformations. \nDeep knowledge of data migrations or integrations standards and tools.\nProven experience defining target operating models, solution blueprints, and integration architectures, \nExperience working on large-scale HR transformation programmes, ideally across multiple geographies. \nStrong understanding of cloud architecture principles and SaaS implementation best practices. \nAbility to balance standardisation with business-specific requirements. \nAbility to influence senior stakeholders and drive consensus. \nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills. \nIt would be great if you also have:\nFamiliarity with Agile delivery methodologies.\nWhere your brilliance can take you:\nAt 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.\nRewards designed for you:\nBoots Retirement Savings Plan\nDiscretionary annual bonus\nGenerous employee discounts\nEnhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child\nFlexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.\nAccess to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.\nThere’s lots more in our benefits and discounts, MyBoosts - there to give you that little lift in your everyday. Find out more at http://boots.jobs/rewards. Exclusions may apply; eligible roles only. Please note that any salary estimates provided on third-party sites are not endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.\nA bit about us:\nAt Boots, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, creating a place where everyone feels welcome, supported and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included, they thrive, so we're committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time.\nWhat’s next?\nIf you apply, our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options. 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