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As our Solutions Architect, you’ll help shape Riverford’s digital future.
You’ll work closely with business and technical teams to design and deliver scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions that support our long-term goals. A key part of your role will be ensuring our enterprise systems integrate smoothly, while keeping security and best practice at the forefront.
This isn’t just about technology, it’s about making a real difference in how we work. You’ll collaborate with teams across Riverford, from IT specialists to senior leaders, helping to solve challenges and put practical, well-designed solutions in place. Your expertise will guide us through change, ensuring our digital systems support the people who rely on them every day.
Salary: Circa £90,000 per annum d.o.e
Location - Wash Farm, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0JU. - Reliable transportation is required to commute to Wash Farm, as it is not accessible by public transport routes.
Hours - The role is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. We encourage flexitime and hybrid working. This role can be remote with a requirement to be on-site when needed, or based at our HQ at Wash Farm
What You’ll Bring…
A thoughtful, problem-solving mindset – You see the bigger picture, balancing technical depth with practical, people-focused solutions that support Riverford’s long-term goals.
Collaboration at your core – You build strong relationships across teams, creating trust and working closely with colleagues to design solutions that work for everyone.
A practical approach to complexity – You cut through the noise, ensuring systems integrate seamlessly while keeping things scalable, secure, and easy to maintain.
A steady, adaptable way of working – You thrive in changing environments, guiding teams through transformation with clarity and confidence.
A clear and natural communicator – Whether discussing strategy with senior leaders or getting into the details with engineers, you make complex ideas easy to understand.
What We’re Looking For…
Solution architecture leadership – Proven experience designing scalable, secure solutions in eCommerce, retail, or complex environments.
ERP & system integration – Hands-on ERP selection and implementation (SAP, Oracle, Aptean, etc.), plus expertise in Middleware, APIs, and COTS solutions.
Cloud, data & security – Strong knowledge of AWS, Azure, GCP, microservices, data architecture, ETL, and compliance (GDPR, CCPA).
Agile & Waterfall delivery – Experienced in Scrum, Kanban, and hybrid models, knowing when to apply each for best results.
Clear, collaborative communicator – Able to engage technical teams, senior leaders, and third-party vendors, guiding teams through change and integration.
Application Process: We’re reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may close the advert early, so we encourage you to apply soon