At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in designing and documenting IT architecture while collaborating with teams.
- Company: Join Corpay, a leader in vehicle payments with a supportive tech team.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, private medical insurance, and access to LinkedIn Learning.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with excellent opportunities for growth and learning.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in IT architecture and make a real impact on innovative projects.
- Qualifications: 0-2 years experience with a strong interest in IT systems and technology design.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Corpay is currently looking to hire a Junior IT Architect within our International Vehicle Payments division. This position falls under our vehicle payments line of business and is located in London, UK. In this role, you will join our technology team. This entry-level role is ideal for someone at the beginning of their career who is interested in how systems, applications, and infrastructure fit together. You will support senior architects in designing, documenting, and improving IT systems across the organisation. You will report directly to Chief Architect and regularly collaborate with across teams to ensure applications, infrastructure, security, and business needs all fit together in a well-designed solution.
As a Junior IT Architect, Corpay will set you up for success by providing:
- Assigned workspace in our London, Swindon, or Walsall office location
- Company-issued equipment
- Formal, hands-on training
The responsibilities of the role will include:
- Assisting in the design and documentation of IT architecture (applications, systems, and infrastructure)
- Supporting the development of architecture diagrams, standards, and best practices
- Working with engineering and product teams to understand system requirements
- Helping review existing systems and identify opportunities for improvement
- Contributing to ensuring solutions align with security, scalability, and performance needs
- Participating in technical discussions, design reviews, and project meetings
- Documenting processes, architectures, and technical decisions
- Researching emerging technologies and industry trends
Qualifications & Skills:
- 0-2 years of experience
- Strong interest in IT systems, architecture, and technology design
- Basic understanding of how applications, databases, and infrastructure interact
- Good problem-solving and analytical thinking skills
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical ideas clearly
- Attention to detail and a structured approach to work
- Willingness to learn and develop in a fast-paced environment
Desirable Skills:
- Awareness of cloud computing concepts (e.g., hosting, scalability, services)
- Understanding of system integration and APIs
- Interest in security and data protection principles
- Exposure to working in a technical or IT-related environment
- Familiarity with architectural frameworks or methodologies (e.g., TOGAF concepts)
Benefits & Perks:
- 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
- Option to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave annually through the benefits enrolment window
- Pension scheme with a minimum 3% employee contribution and up to 5% employer contribution from Corpay
- Private Medical Insurance through Vitality with no excess payable by employees; Corpay covers the standard £250 excess charge
- Access to the Gratitudes benefits platform, offering flexible discounts, supermarket savings of 4–5%, and a range of exclusive employee offers
- Free access to LinkedIn Learning, with thousands of courses to support ongoing professional and personal development
