Junior Enterprise Architect – Espoo, Keilaniemi

About the role

Enterprise Architecture is about understanding how business, technology, applications, data and people connect across a large organization. As a Junior Enterprise Architect, you will support the organization in developing this big picture and help different teams make better decisions for the future.

In this role, you do not need to be a ready-made architect. What matters most is your mindset: curiosity, willingness to learn, strong communication skills and the ability to understand complex topics from both a business and technology perspective. A technical background is considered an advantage, but it is not a strict requirement.

This is an excellent growth opportunity for someone who wants to build a long-term career in Enterprise Architecture, Business Architecture, Technology Architecture or IT Architecture. The role has opened because the previous junior in the position has grown forward into more senior responsibilities. You will receive support from experienced colleagues, including a former junior who has successfully developed in the same environment.

The position is permanent and located in Espoo, Keilaniemi, with a flexible hybrid work model. Due to the work being a lot about interacting with people it is preferred that you spend most of your working days at the office.

You are offered

Our client offers you a rare opportunity to grow into Enterprise Architecture in a large, international energy sector organization. You will get to work close to business, technology and development initiatives while learning from experienced architects.

You are offered:

• Salary about 3700-4300 €/month
• A permanent role with a strong professional growth path
• Support from experienced architects and a manager who values learning
• A broad view into business, technology, applications and architecture in a large organization
• A flexible hybrid work model in Espoo, Keilaniemi
• A role where your curiosity, communication skills and ability to connect the dots matter more than having all the answers ready

Work tasks

As a Junior Enterprise Architect, your work will focus on supporting architecture-related activities across the organization. You will help create clarity around how different systems, technologies, processes and business needs connect.

You are not expected to master these topics from day one. You will receive guidance and training, and the role is designed for someone who wants to grow.

Your tasks may include:

• Supporting Enterprise Architecture work in business and technology development
• Mapping and understanding applications, systems and their connections
• Helping teams understand how technology supports business goals
• Contributing to business architecture and technology architecture discussions
• Gathering, structuring and communicating information from different stakeholders
• Supporting decision-making by creating visibility into the current and future state of the organization
• Learning architecture practices, tools and ways of working with the support of experienced colleagues

We are looking for

We are looking for someone who is early in their career and interested in building a future in Enterprise Architecture, business technology, IT architecture or a similar field.

You could have a background in, for example:

• Information systems
• Technology or engineering
• Industrial engineering and management
• Business, economics or management
• Computer science
• Other relevant studies combining business and technology

Your studies should preferably be completed or close to completion. If your thesis is still unfinished, there may be a possibility to complete it in connection with the client organization.

To succeed in this role, we believe you have:

• Genuine curiosity towards business, technology and how large organizations work
• Good communication and interaction skills
• Ability to understand complex topics and structure information clearly
• Interest in Enterprise Architecture, IT architecture, business architecture or technology development
• A service-minded attitude: you understand that architecture is a support function helping others succeed
• Motivation to learn and grow into a more senior architecture role over time
• Fluent English skills, Finnish skills are highly preferred

A technical background, coding experience or previous architecture-related experience is considered an advantage, but not required. The right mindset and learning ability are more important.

As a person, you are

• Curious and eager to learn
• Social and cooperative
• Analytical, but practical
• Comfortable asking questions and talking with different stakeholders
• Able to see both details and the bigger picture
• Motivated by helping others make better decisions
• Interested in growing into a long-term expert role

Practical information

Start: Early August 2026
Work extent: Permanent
Location: Espoo, Keilaniemi
Remote work: Flexible hybrid model. Being present at the office regularly is encouraged as stakeholder relationships are important in architecture work.
Security clearance: The employment is conditional on a completed security clearance process.

Our recruitment process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our client’s wish that all questions regarding the position is directed to Academic Work.

Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the next phase. The process includes two tests: one personality test and one cognitive test. The tests are tools to find the right talent for the right position, to enable equality, diversity, and a fair process.