Application Solution Architect

Job TitleApplication Solution Architect
LocationAsda House
Employment TypeFull time
Contract TypePermanent
Hours Per Week37.5
SalaryCompetitive salary plus benefits
CategorySoftware Engineering
Closing Date1 July 2025
Are you an experiencedSolutionsArchitectwitha passion for designing and delivering technologysolutions in a rapidly evolving digital landscape? Would you like to work on an advanced, contemporary application landscape, designing and optimising Asdas technology change in amature architecture practice? Asda are looking for a Commercial Solution Architect to lead the design and optimisation of ournew application & technology landscape. If you have architectural experience in solutions design for modern Commercial Applications, then pleasedo nothesitate to apply. Please be advised that this position requires attendance at Asda House in Leeds for a minimum of three days per week. Were really looking forward to having you around! What You\’ll Love This role would ideally suit a passionate and experienced Architect to join a mature practice,workingwitha team of 50+ in asupportiveenvironment,withgreatopportunitiesforself-developmentand training. Youll be supported with training opportunities and dedicated Learning & Development time, including BCS Practitioner Certificate in Enterprise and Solution Architecture. You will be able to allocate 10% of your time towards Learning & Development activities aligned to your Personal Development Plan. Access to Microsoft Enterprise Skills initiative portal to gain access to Microsoft trainings and certifications. Opportunities to work with latest Technologies and Tooling in the Cloud. Lead the designing of solutions involving industry leading Commercial Solutions including SAP and Blue Yonder at the heart. Experience in the Retail sector, or at leastoperatingin anenterprise-scaleenvironmentisdesirable but not essential. We have undertakenanunparalleledexercise to build a newIToperatingenvironment; this is a one in a lifetimeopportunitytoparticipatein shaping the way the entire business willoperatein the future throughtechnologydecisions, and the design ofsolutionsin currenttechnologies. What You\’ll NeedExperience with the solution design of modern Commercial solutions including SAP article, price and promotion master data, white label websites, product lifecycle. Experience in collaborating wellwithother technicalroles andbefamiliarwithworkingat enterprise scale defining innovative and fit for purpose solutions. Experience in solution design and a real passion for current technology trends. Strong grasp of different integration design patterns and technologies. Ability to approach design with timeliness, cost and quality factors in mind. Risk identification and mitigation, quantification and qualification non-functional and functional requirements. Excellent written skills and the ability to clearly distil complex architectures into consumable documents and views. Able to explain technical concepts to a non-technical audience in a way that is relevant, easy to consume and compelling. Ability to present at Design Authority and other decision-making forums, and gain consensus from a variety of stakeholders. Desirable Skills and Experience A strong candidate would also have worked with technologies powering product and price management and commercial planning in the context of retail. Experience in solution design, in the other tech domains such as infrastructure, cyber-security, data and integrations. Awareness ofarchitectureframeworks such asTOGAF Experience in modern EA tooling is desirable but not essential, training will be provided on Ardoq. Experience of working with Agile Architecture Methodology. If you have any questions, then please Everything you\’ll loveTo ensure we balance moments where we know we need to collaborate together and the need for flexibility, Asda has a hybrid way of working with a minimum 3 days a week in one of our Home Offices. Over and above this, each area of Asda may have additional requirements which may require spending more days in the office, visiting suppliers, stores or depots.You will also get an excellent benefits package including:Discretionary company bonusCompany pension up to 7% matchedCompany Car allowance of 5,70015% colleague discount in store and onlineFree access to wellbeing services such as Wagestream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline, alongside discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking, enhanced to theme parks and cinemas.Asda Allies Inclusion Networks helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebratedExcellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments.We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves\” \”,\”description_text\”:\” Job Title Application Solution Architect Location Asda House Employment Type Full time Contract Type Permanent Hours Per Week 37.5 Salary Competitive salary plus benefits Category Software Engineering Closing Date 1 July 2025 Are you an experiencedSolutionsArchitectwitha passion for designing and delivering technologysolutions in a rapidly evolving digital landscape? Would you like to work on an advanced, contemporary application landscape, designing and optimising Asdas technology change in amature architecture practice? Asda are looking for a Commercial Solution Architect to lead the design and optimisation of ournew application & technology landscape. If you have architectural experience in solutions design for modern Commercial Applications, then pleasedo nothesitate to apply. Please be advised that this position requires attendance at Asda House in Leeds for a minimum of three days per week. Were really looking forward to having you around! What You\’ll Love This role would ideally suit a passionate and experienced Architect to join a mature practice,workingwitha team of 50+ in asupportiveenvironment,withgreatopportunitiesforself-developmentand training. Youll be supported with training opportunities and dedicated Learning & Development time, including BCS Practitioner Certificate in Enterprise and Solution Architecture. You will be able to allocate 10% of your time towards Learning & Development activities aligned to your Personal Development Plan. Access to Microsoft Enterprise Skills initiative portal to gain access to Microsoft trainings and certifications. Opportunities to work with latest Technologies and Tooling in the Cloud. Lead the designing of solutions involving industry leading Commercial Solutions including SAP and Blue Yonder at the heart. Experience in the Retail sector, or at leastoperatingin anenterprise-scaleenvironmentisdesirable but not essential. We have undertakenanunparalleledexercise to build a newIToperatingenvironment; this is a one in a lifetimeopportunitytoparticipatein shaping the way the entire business willoperatein the future throughtechnologydecisions, and the design ofsolutionsin currenttechnologies. What You\’ll Need Experience with the solution design of modern Commercial solutions including SAP article, price and promotion master data, white label websites, product lifecycle. Experience in collaborating wellwithother technicalroles andbefamiliarwithworkingat enterprise scale defining innovative and fit for purpose solutions. Experience in solution design and a real passion for current technology trends. Strong grasp of different integration design patterns and technologies. Ability to approach design with timeliness, cost and quality factors in mind. Risk identification and mitigation, quantification and qualification non-functional and functional requirements. Excellent written skills and the ability to clearly distil complex architectures into consumable documents and views. Able to explain technical concepts to a non-technical audience in a way that is relevant, easy to consume and compelling. Ability to present at Design Authority and other decision-making forums, and gain consensus from a variety of stakeholders. Desirable Skills and Experience A strong candidate would also have worked with technologies powering product and price management and commercial planning in the context of retail. Experience in solution design, in the other tech domains such as infrastructure, cyber-security, data and integrations. Awareness ofarchitectureframeworks such asTOGAF Experience in modern EA tooling is desirable but not essential, training will be provided on Ardoq. Experience of working with Agile Architecture Methodology. If you have any questions, then please email Everything you\’ll love To ensure we balance moments where we know we need to collaborate together and the need for flexibility, Asda has a hybrid way of working with a minimum 3 days a week in one of our Home Offices. Over and above this, each area of Asda may have additional requirements which may require spending more days in the office, visiting suppliers, stores or depots. You will also get an excellent benefits package including: Discretionary company bonus Company pension up to 7% matched Company Car allowance of 5,700 15% colleague discount in store and online Free access to wellbeing services such as Wagestream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline, alongside discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking, enhanced to theme parks and cinemas. Asda Allies Inclusion Networks helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments. We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves\”