Solutions Architect

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.

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.

Job title:

Solutions Architect

Job Description:

What we’re looking for:

Essential:

• Expertise in systems analysis and reverse engineering of established applications.

In addition, you will also have:  

• Strong background in requirements elicitation and stakeholder engagement.
• Proven experience within complex IT landscapes.
• 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.

Role Level – C

About Capita

We’re a consulting, transformation and digital services business, delivering innovative solutions to transform and simplify the links between businesses and customers, and governments and citizens. We offer unparalleled breadth and depth of expertise across each of the industries we support

Operating across 8 countries, Capita’s 34,000 colleagues support primarily UK and European clients with people-based services underpinned by market-leading technology.

We’re a vital support service for our clients, enabling the everyday interactions that we expect to run seamlessly, to run seamlessly.

Check out our website www.capita.com for more information

What’s in it for you?

• 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
• company matched pension, life assurance, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more
• volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice - opportunity to take a paid day out of the office
• access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform
• opportunity to gain additional qualifications through our Learning Academy or apprenticeships to help develop your career 

Unlock Your Potential with Capita

At Capita, your career can take you wherever your ambition leads. You'll become part of a diverse network of talented, forward-thinking professionals working across a wide range of disciplines and sectors. We’re committed to your growth — offering endless opportunities to expand your skills, explore new paths, and advance your career.

Join us and discover a career with purpose. #CareersWithPurpose

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What we hope you’ll do next:

Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

We’re an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format (such as large print or audio), or if you’d like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email reasonableadjustments@capita.com and we’ll get back to you. For more information about equal opportunities and process adjustments, please visit the Capita Careers website.

Location:

Home-Based - GBR

,

United Kingdom

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent