Junior Solution Architect

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing Financial Services client in London is seeking a Junior Solution Architect to manage their Configuration Management Database (CMDB) and contribute to solution architecture initiatives. The role offers a collaborative team environment and professional development opportunities, with a flexible hybrid working arrangement.

Benefits

collaborative team environment

modern technology stack

professional development opportunities

flexible hybrid working arrangement

central London location

Qualifications

• Experience in solution design and architecture documentation.
• Strong understanding of technology systems integration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance the CMDB ensuring accuracy of architectural data.
• Design and implement integrations between CMDB and downstream applications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to document systems and processes.

Skills

solution design

stakeholder management

problem-solving

attention to detail

Education

TOGAF or similar architectural certifications

Tools

Jira

Draw.IO

Job description

Job Description

Location: London

3 days in office

Salary: £60k Base + Package

A growing Financial Services client is seeking a Junior Solution Architect to join their technology team. This role focuses on managing and evolving the organization's Configuration Management Database (CMDB) while contributing to solution architecture initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and enhance the CMDB (JIRA) ensuring accuracy and completeness of architectural data
• Design and implement integrations between CMDB (JIRA) and downstream applications
• Create solution designs and blueprints for technology projects
• Collaborate with stakeholders to document systems and processes
• Participate in architecture governance forums including Architecture Review and Change Advisory Board

Required Skills:

• Experience in solution design and architecture documentation
• Strong understanding of technology systems integration
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills
• Effective stakeholder management abilities
• Problem-solving mindset

Desired Experience:

• Jiraand Draw.IO proficiency
• TOGAF or similar architectural certifications
• Financial services industry knowledge
• Technical hands-on background
• Experience with regulated environments

The role offers:

• Collaborative team environment
• Modern technology stack
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement
• Central London location

This position reports to the Head of Strategy and Architecture within the Solutions and Delivery department.

Interested candidates should have a passion for architecture, documentation, and maintaining technical accuracy while working in a regulated environment.