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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Digital Solutions Architect - **Company:** CBS Butler Limited - **Location:** Redhill, UK - **Salary:** £80,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Mobile Application Development, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, DevOps, Digital Architecture, Digital Data, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, E-Business, IT Management, Node.Js, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Data Streaming, IT Architecture, Technical Debt, HybridCloud, Information Technology, Terraform, Legacy Systems, Microservices - **Published:** October 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5928851312 ## About the Role * Ability to work in a multi-speed organisation and coordinate the moving parts involved in delivering new functionality * Experience handling and prioritising requests from multiple stakeholders * Experience overseeing modern development processes, including native mobile app development, back-end microservices development (Java, NodeJS), and infrastructure-as-code provisioning approaches such as Terraform and Terraform Cloud * Systems design and architecture experience, particularly in modernisation and digital transformation projects * Diverse solutions architecture experience covering modern cloud infrastructure, modern technology, and legacy systems * Background in DevOps, engineering, and infrastructure as code * Degree in Computer Science or a technology-related field * Commercial judgement to ensure recommendations align with budgets * Ability to document and communicate models of the enterprise, systems, applications, and networks through a series of viewpoints * Strong influencing, engagement, presentation, communication, and facilitation skills * Ability to collaborate across Digital and IT, broader business teams, and diverse third-party vendors * Desirable: Agile application development experience * Pragmatic, creative, agile, energetic, and self-motivated, with a can-do attitude, a sense of ownership, and the ability to generate options * Ability to explain complex IT solutions and concepts in clear, accessible language * Ability to work across multiple design requirements and balance project priorities and stakeholder needs * Collaborative and supportive approach that contributes to a one-team culture * Interest in staying up to date with technology innovations * Holistic perspective on how technology and solutions affect member, team member, and club experiences ## Description * Champion modern technology product development and deployment processes, following IT protocols and best practices for digital solution architecture, scalability, security, error handling, monitoring, and post-launch support * Design robust solutions that deliver a strong member experience using hybrid-cloud and mobile-first approaches * Maintain the digital architectural landscape within the DL IT landscape, including its overall design blueprints and relevant architectural touchpoints * Ensure solutions support end-to-end data journeys * Collaborate with business stakeholders, the IT Design team, vendors, the IT Design/Secure team, PODs, and project teams to meet broader solution architecture goals * Develop technical solution designs that account for business requirements, industry practices, models, frameworks, security, and compliance * Ensure solutions comply with data protection, information security, and PCI standards, embedding security-by-design principles * Manage the Digital architecture work pipeline in coordination with POD Heads and Project Managers * Work with PODs and vendor architects to produce design blueprints covering end-to-end processes, data flows, security, business processes, reporting, and operational and member impacts * Agree the scope of POD and IT project work with PODs and the IT Programme Management team to deliver complete solutions * Support digital requirements definition with Digital Business Analysts during and after request capture, covering functional, technical, reporting, and user experience requirements * Work with the Digital Data Architect to assess the impact of data demands and volumes on infrastructure capacity, scale, and interfaces * Communicate design options to business owners and seek approval * Oversee formal technical design approvals for Digital products, including submission to Security, Legal, and Support for sign-off * Chair the monthly Digital Architecture Review Board and attend weekly Digital/IT Architecture meetings * Apply design principles that support consideration of multiple options * Design end-to-end test plans, including load and performance stress points * Validate third-party vendors development and testing against design requirements * Contribute to solution cost estimates and accurate budgeting * Produce, manage, and maintain Digital design, architecture, policy, and specification documentation * Work with the Digital Data Architect and IT support team to prepare documentation and hand over support tasks * Follow design principles and DL security standards * Review the architecture and infrastructure landscape for fitness for purpose and optimisation opportunities, including technical debt, capacity planning, environment management, incident trends, and automation * Assist with troubleshooting during critical P1s or major incidents when relevant * Work with the Director of Digital Engineering to refine David Lloyd Digitals technology strategy and develop Digital architecture and technology roadmaps * Represent Digital Architecture at the IT Change Advisory Board * Support timely delivery of Digital pod team deliverables with minimal solution or technology barriers * Help prevent design- and architecture-related escalations and service issues arising from design flaws * Provide a knowledgeable point of contact for Digital IT architecture queries, taking a complete applications, data, and infrastructure perspective * Deliver service optimisation and prepare optimisation papers for approval * Ensure solution designs are approved within the applicable SLA * Attend Digital/IT management meetings, the Digital Architecture Review Board, and the Change Advisory Board Technologies: * Architect * Cloud * DevOps * Support * Java * Mobile * NodeJS * Security * Terraform * microservices * Network * Product Owner More: We are seeking a Digital Solutions Architect to shape and maintain David Lloyd Digitals architecture, working across Digital, IT, business teams, PODs, and third-party vendors. The role supports technology solutions and services that enhance the experience of our members, team members, and clubs.