Solution Architecture Practice Lead
Because we strive to put people first. Culture, our way.
What’s a career at Primark all about? The positive impact you’re making, the experiences you’re having and the people you’re with. You’re our inspiration. Embrace what sets you apart, own your career and develop in ways you never expected. Leave your mark. And do it your way.
What You’ll Do
* Lead Solution Architecture Practice: Define and enforce architectural standards, frameworks and guidelines aligned with Primark’s technology strategy, ensuring consistency and scalability across solutions.
* Strategic Guidance & Governance: Provide mentorship to solution architects, oversee solution reviews and own architectural risks/issues throughout project lifecycles to ensure compliance with best practices.
* Reusable Architecture Assets: Drive the development and maintenance of architectural patterns, design principles and reference architectures; promote component re-use within a composable architecture framework.
* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with business stakeholders, product teams, security and vendors to align solutions with business goals and security principles, while managing outsourcing relationships.
* Innovation & Industry Alignment: Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends; lead proof-of-concepts and recommend technology adoption strategies to deliver business value.
* Team Leadership & Development: Build and manage a high-performing team of solution architects, foster a culture of collaboration and continuous learning and create talent succession plans aligned with future business needs.
What You’ll Get
People are at the heart of what we do here, so it’s essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best. Let’s talk lifestyle.
Healthcare, pension and potential bonus; 27 days of leave plus bank holidays and the ability to buy 5 more days. We also offer Tax Saver Tickets, a fitness centre and a subsidised cafeteria.
What You’ll Bring
* Proven Expertise: Significant experience as a senior solution architect or similar leadership role, with a strong track record of designing and delivering complex technology solutions.
* Technical Leadership: Deep understanding of modern architectures (microservices, APIs, cloud platforms, data analytics) and solution design principles, supported by strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Influential Communication: Exceptional leadership, stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills, acting as a trusted advisor across business and technology teams.
* Strategic Vision: Ability to drive innovation, challenge existing paradigms and align technology strategies with business objectives; experience in shaping and underpinning business strategies.
* Industry & Professional Knowledge: Familiarity with retail or fashion industry technology landscapes and trends; professional certifications such as TOGAF or similar are highly desirable.
* Team Development & Resource Management: Demonstrated ability to build and mentor high-performing teams, manage resource allocation and foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
About Primark
At Primark, people matter. They’re the beating heart of our business and the reason we’ve grown from our first store in Dublin in 1969 to a £9bn+ turnover business and over 80,000 colleagues across 440 stores in 17 countries today. Our values run through everything we do. In essence, we’re Caring and always strive to put people first. We’re also Dynamic, bravely pushing the boundaries to stay ahead. And finally, we succeed Together.
Reasonable Adjustments
If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request during your recruitment journey, such as extended time or breaks between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, mobility access or assistive technology, please contact your talent acquisition specialist.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including right to work, reference education and for some roles criminal and financial checks. If you have any concerns, please reach out to our talent acquisition team to discuss.
Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, strives to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together. If you require extra support at any stage of the selection process, please get in touch with our team at removingbarriers@primark.co.uk.
REQ ID
JR-3344
Seniority Level
Not Applicable
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Retail
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