Solution Architect

Why BT

We've always been an organization with purpose; to use the power of communications to make a better world. You can trace this back to our beginning as pioneers of the world's first telecommunications company. At our heart we're a technology company with research and innovation in our bones and a desire to be personal, simple, and brilliant for our customers - those are the values we live by whilst also creating an inclusive working environment where people from all backgrounds can succeed.

Our Digital unit is responsible for leading BT's digital transformation, delivering brilliant customer experiences and creating the innovative products and services our customers need. Digital's role is to drive all elements of that equation, from digital innovation through platform delivery and product development, and to do so with absolute focus on our customers.

Why this job matters

BT is going through a major transformation – with data and AI at the heart. We're simplifying our products, transforming our customer journeys, modernizing our IT and networks and decommissioning legacy platforms. As a Solution Architect, you will be liable for building and delivering end-to-end technical solutions that meet business requirements. Your role will involve defining system components, data models, AI/ML solution design and technology choices to ensure robust, efficient, and compliant solutions.

What you'll be doing

• Architect and deliver large-scale data platforms on GCP and AWS, integrating structured and unstructured data sources for analytics and AI.
• Lead the end-to-end solution architecture and design for complex projects, ensuring alignment with business requirements.
• Collaborate closely with product owners, business analysts, engineering and ML engineer teams to gather requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions.
• Define and implement AI integration patterns (model APIs, streaming inference, batch scoring, etc.) that align with enterprise data strategies
• 10+ years of experience in developing architectural frameworks for cloud platforms such as GCP and AWS, including on-premises integration where applicable.
• Define data models, technology components, and system validations to support low-latency and batch processing needs.
• Ensure solutions adhere to best practices in containerization, using technologies like Kubernetes and Docker.
• Establish best practices for data security, lineage, and governance, ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory standards
• Drive strategic planning, migration, and implementation activities to support business goals.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams during development and deployment phases.
• Maintain compliance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements throughout the solution lifecycle

Skills and Experience Required

• Proven experience in solution architecture with exposure to AI/ML systems design and deployment, preferably with expertise in cloud platforms such as GCP and AWS.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end solution Architect /design for data, including on-premises and cloud-based architectures.
• Experience integrating AI models into enterprise systems using APIs, microservices, or event-driven frameworks
• Min 6 years of experience with containerization technologies like Kubernetes and Docker.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions and data models.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to collaborate with product owners, data engineers, and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated capability in strategic planning, migration, and implementation within an Agile environment.
• Experience working with real-time and batch data processing architectures and technologies such as Kafka.
• Total of 10+ years of experience with 6+ years of experience in Solution Architecture and Designing.
• Experience in design scalable Data Solutions to deliver on the business outcomes.