Junior Solutions Architect

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing financial services client in London is looking for a Junior Solution Architect to manage their Configuration Management Database (CMDB) and contribute to solution architecture initiatives. The role requires strong attention to detail and proficiency in Jira and architectural documentation. Join a collaborative technology team with a flexible hybrid work arrangement.

Benefits

Collaborative team environment

Flexible hybrid working arrangement

Qualifications

• Experience in solution design and architecture documentation.
• Strong understanding of technology systems integration.
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance the CMDB, ensuring accuracy of architectural data.
• Design and implement integrations between CMDB and downstream applications.
• Create solution designs and blueprints for technology projects.

Skills

Solution design

Architecture documentation

Systems integration

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

TOGAF or similar architectural certifications

Tools

Jira

Draw.IO

Job description

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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:

• Jira and 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
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement

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.