Junior Solution Architect, Manchester

PA Consulting • Full-time • Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom • 1m ago

Design cutting-edge digital solutions with real-world impact – and grow your architecture career at speed.

About the Company

PA Consulting is a global innovation and transformation consultancy, uniting over 4,000 experts across strategy, design, science, and technology. With deep cross-sector knowledge in industries from health to telecoms, PA solves complex challenges for clients worldwide. Headquartered in the UK with offices across Europe and the US, PA combines ingenuity and cutting-edge tech to build a positive human future.

About the Opportunity

Join PA’s Digital & Data team as a Solutions Architect and work on high-impact digital projects across a range of industries. You’ll collaborate with diverse cross-functional teams to architect cloud-native and hybrid enterprise systems, drive innovation, and engage directly with senior stakeholders. The role offers real autonomy, flexible hybrid working, and multiple career development routes — whether you want to deepen technical expertise or pursue leadership. Expect access to learning budgets, industry certifications, and a community that values excellence, collaboration, and growth.

What We’re Looking For

3+ years in solution/software architecture or engineering
Proven experience designing enterprise systems across platforms
Strong understanding of cloud/hybrid architecture
Familiar with Agile, DevOps, and enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF)
Knowledge of security and compliance standards (ISO, GDPR, NIST)
Excellent problem-solving and stakeholder collaboration skills
Growth mindset and a passion for innovation

📍 Location: UK (hybrid, 2+ days per week in-office/client site)

📈 Development: Technical and leadership pathways, learning budget, certifications

💼 Perks: Private healthcare, 25+ days holiday, pension, bonus, share scheme, and more

Graduate job seekers also viewed these roles

Business & Science Graduate Scheme, Manchester

Rentokil Initial • Full-time • Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom • £29,848 - £35,000 / year • 4d ago

Consulting & Professional Services Technology Graduate Scheme Graduate Programme Professional Services Science Graduate STEM Jobs

4d ago

Apply

Trainee Recruitment Consultant, Manchester

Hays • Full-time • Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom • 5d ago

Consulting & Professional Services Sales Recruitment No Degree Required Recruitment Jobs

5d ago

Apply

Early Careers Apprenticeship, Manchester

Addleshaw Goddard • Full-time • Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom • 2w ago

Law Consulting & Professional Services Apprenticeship HR School Leaver Opportunity No Degree Required

2w ago

Apply

Analyst– Market Access and Pricing

Access Infinity • Full-time • Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom • 3m ago

Consulting & Professional Services Healthcare Graduate Programme

3m ago

Apply

Graduate Recruitment Consultant - Teaching Sector

Prospero Recruitment • Full-time • Manchester, Greater Manchester, GB • 1w ago

Consulting & Professional Services

1w ago

Apply

Bolton

Pareto • Full-time • Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom • £28,000 / year • 2w ago

Consulting & Professional Services

2w ago

Apply

Graduate Sales Consultant

Celsius Graduate Recruitment • Contract • Remote (Manchester, Greater Manchester, GB) • 2w ago

Consulting & Professional Services

2w ago

Apply

Graduate Air Quality Consultant

Penguin Recruitment • Full-time • Manchester, Greater Manchester, GB • 2w ago

Consulting & Professional Services

2w ago

Apply

Account Executive (IT)

Pareto • Full-time • Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom • £33,000 / year • 3w ago

Consulting & Professional Services

3w ago

Apply

Graduate Consultant - North West

GRAYCE • Full-time • Manchester, GB • 1m ago

Consulting & Professional Services

1m ago

Apply