Solutions Architect

Job Description Summary - Application Specific Solution Architect

Home based with occasional travel to our London office for client meetings (4 x year)

Competitive salary and benefits.

Note: Eligibility for SC clearance required.

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.

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 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.

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.

#CareersWithPurpose

• 🤝 Customer first, always 🧑 💻 Fearless innovation ✅ Achieve together 💙 Everyone is valued

What we hope you’ll do next:

• Looking to discover more? In line with our values for openness and transparency, if you are happy to do so, please let your line manager know, this isn’t a mandatory requirement.

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.