Junior Solutions Architect

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing Financial Services client seeks a Junior Solution Architect to manage their Configuration Management Database (CMDB) and contribute to solution architecture. This role involves maintaining architectural data accuracy and designing integrations, all within a collaborative and flexible hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Collaborative team environment

Flexible hybrid working arrangement

Qualifications

• Experience in solution design and architecture documentation.
• Strong understanding of technology systems integration.
• Effective stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance the CMDB (JIRA).
• Create solution designs and blueprints for technology projects.
• Participate in architecture governance forums.

Skills

Solution design

Technology systems integration

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

TOGAF or similar architectural certification

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.