Enterprise/Solution Architect

At Bellrock, we harness technology to give our customers an experience that not only leaves them with advanced building systems but with peace of mind. We unlock that by being technology-led, but people-driven. When you’re part of Bellrock, you’ll get everything you need to be your best at work - because our people are the heart of our business. We’re all about helping them to shine.

The IT Solutions Architect is responsible for designing and implementing technology solutions that align with business goals and IT strategy. This role involves evaluating business needs, assessing existing systems, and creating architectural blueprints to ensure scalable, secure, and efficient solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders across the organization.

As an IT Enterprise/Solutions Architect with Bellrock, you’ll do it by:

• Designing and developing IT architectures that meet business and technical requirements.
• Evaluating and recommending technologies, frameworks, and platforms for enterprise solutions.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to define system requirements and technical specifications.
• Ensuring scalability, security, and performance of IT solutions.
• Overseeing the integration of new technologies with existing systems.
• Leading the development of architectural standards, best practices, and governance policies.
• Providing technical guidance to development teams and IT staff.
• Conducting risk assessments and ensuring compliance with security and regulatory standards.
• Staying up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Participating in vendor evaluations and managing third-party technology solutions.

If you’re ready to be the energy that helps us build our business, share our success, and really own it as an IT Enterprise/Solutions Architect, you’ll need:

• 5+ years of experience in IT architecture, software development, or system design.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-native architectures.
• Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, etc.).
• Proficiency in designing APIs, microservices, and system integrations.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and data protection.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect, or TOGAF.
• Experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of AI, machine learning, or blockchain technologies.

We embrace smarter working practices which offer our employees the opportunity to work their hours flexibly and remotely where their roles and business needs allow. In this role, the successful candidate would be required to work from the Leicester office two days a week with the team, and the rest of the week can be worked from home.

Upon joining Bellrock, you can expect a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + 1 additional day as a thank you.
• Salary exchange pension scheme.
• Life cover.
• Paid sick leave.
• Health Assured employee assistance and wellness program.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Salary sacrifice schemes: Cycle to work.
• Holiday purchase scheme of additional 5 days per year.
• Offers and discount scheme designed to save money on everyday shopping and essentials.
• MotorSave Scheme.
• Refer a friend.
• Liftshare.
• Virtual GP.

We’ve always encouraged new and different perspectives - and that also means making ours a workplace that encourages diverse and unique voices. Where everyone feels welcome, included, and supported to be themselves and achieve more. So, if you join us, you’ll find an inclusive workplace that recognizes your hard work, offers lots of learning and development, flexible and hybrid working, and support for your wellbeing. As well as benefits that can make a difference to your life.

Our people are our passion, so we’re all about helping them to shine. That means putting everything in place for you to have a rewarding career with us. You can go far in your career, with us behind you. And our business will grow, too. If you’re ready to start your career journey with Bellrock, we’re ready to welcome you.