Solutions Architect in Brighton

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. Eligibility for SC clearance required.

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.

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

• 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.

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.