Junior Solutions Architect

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; 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 ideal candidate has experience in solution design, strong technology systems integration skills, and excellent documentation abilities. This role offers a collaborative team environment, professional development opportunities, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Collaborative team environment

Modern technology stack

Professional development opportunities

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.
• Effective stakeholder management abilities.
• Problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Solution design

Technology systems integration

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving mindset

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.