Solutions Architect

Capita; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading solutions provider in the UK seeks a highly capable Application Specific Solution Architect to join its enterprise architecture team. This home-based role involves designing tailored application solutions while engaging with stakeholders and producing high-quality documentation. Candidates should have a strong background in systems analysis and experience within complex IT landscapes, especially with Oracle and Mainframes. This permanent position offers competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in complex IT landscapes.
• Expertise in systems analysis and reverse engineering.
• Strong background in requirements elicitation.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and design of application-specific solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for requirements refinement.
• Conduct in-depth systems analysis.
• Produce high-quality documentation.
• Ensure architectural integrity with supply chain teams.
• Support transition planning for systems.

Skills

Systems analysis

Reverse engineering

Requirements elicitation

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Collaboration

Tools

Oracle

Mainframes

Job description

Application Specific Solution Architect

Home based with occasional travel to our London office for client meetings (c4 x year). Competitive salary and benefits.

We are seeking a highly capable and detail-oriented Solution Architect to join our enterprise architecture team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in coding who thrives in complex environments and enjoys the challenge of working with mature systems that have evolved significantly over time. There will be limited interface with cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for designing and guiding the implementation of tailored application solutions that align with business goals and technical strategy. The ideal candidate will be adept at uncovering system behaviours, navigating intricate configurations, and producing clear, actionable documentation.

Eligibility

Eligibility for SC clearance required.

Our Values

At Capita, we live by our values: Customer First, Always; Fearless Innovation; Achieve Together; Everyone is Valued. These guide how we work, collaborate, and deliver exceptional results.

Job Title

Solutions Architect

Job Description

Role Level – C

Essential

• Expertise in systems analysis and reverse engineering of established applications.
• Proven experience within complex IT landscapes with background with Oracle and Mainframes desirable.

In addition, you will also have:

• Strong background in requirements elicitation and stakeholder engagement.
• Exceptional written communication skills with a focus on clarity and completeness.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading the architecture and design of application-specific solutions within a large-scale enterprise environment.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to elicit and refine business and technical requirements.
• Conducting in-depth systems analysis to understand existing behaviours and integration points.
• Producing high-quality documentation including solution designs, interface specifications, and operational guides.
• Working closely with supply chain and operations teams to ensure architectural integrity and delivery alignment.
• Supporting transition planning and risk mitigation for systems approaching lifecycle maturity.

Diversity statement

As part of our commitment to building an inclusive and diverse workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from people who are from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds.

What’s in it for you?

Don’t forget, you’re part of a network of thousands of experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines, sectors and countries. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we’ll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.

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Customer first, always. Fearless innovation. Achieve together. Everyone is valued.

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Location

Home-Based - GBR, United Kingdom

Time Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent