System Architect
Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
We are seeking an experienced System Architect to design and define the technical architecture for our core systems and platforms. This senior technical role focuses on creating robust, scalable, and secure system architectures that support business‑critical operations and enable future growth.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead end-to-end architecture design for core systems, including microservices, distributed systems, API design, and data integration.
* Architect scalable and resilient systems capable of handling high traffic volumes and mission‑critical workloads.
* Drive technology selection and create comprehensive architecture blueprints and technical documentation.
* Design and oversee proof‑of‑concept (PoC) implementations to validate architectural decisions and new technologies.
* Conduct architecture reviews, performance assessments, and risk analysis to ensure system quality and reliability.
* Define integration patterns, service boundaries, and data flow architectures across the technology landscape.
Strategy & Governance
* Contribute to the enterprise architecture roadmap and ensure alignment with technology standards and business objectives.
* Establish and maintain engineering and architecture guidelines, standards, and best practices.
* Define and document architectural patterns, design principles, and technical frameworks.
* Participate in architectural governance and technical decision‑making processes.
* Assess and recommend emerging technologies and architectural approaches.
Cross‑team Collaboration
* Collaborate closely with product, engineering, QA, security, and infrastructure teams to deliver integrated solutions.
* Provide architecture coaching, design guidance, and technical leadership across teams.
* Lead technical design discussions and facilitate architectural decision‑making.
* Act as a technical advisor for complex system design challenges.
* Support engineering teams in implementing architectural standards and patterns.
Security & Compliance
* Work with security and audit teams to ensure solutions meet compliance, data protection, and regulatory requirements.
* Design security controls and data governance into system architectures.
* Conduct security architecture reviews and support threat modelling activities.
* Ensure architectures support regulatory compliance (GDPR, SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI‑DSS, etc.).
Requirements
* 6+ years as a System Architect / Solution Architect, covering application, data, technology, and security domains.
* 3+ years full‑stack engineering background with proficiency in Backend: Java / Go / Node.js / C++ (Java or Go preferred); Frontend: Vue / React.
* Strong expertise in microservices, distributed systems, API design, and integration patterns.
* Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred), containers, Kubernetes, and DevOps practices.
* Strong analytical skills, system modelling (UML/C4), communication and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
* Architecture certifications (TOGAF, AWS Solutions Architect, etc.).
* Experience with streaming platforms (Kafka, Kinesis) and data pipelines.
* Knowledge of performance optimisation and resilience engineering.
* Contributions to technical communities or open source projects.
* Mandarin speaking would be highly preferred.
Benefits
* Competitive salary and performance‑based bonuses.
* Opportunities for career growth and development within a global company.
* Collaborative and inclusive work environment with exposure to cross‑region operations.
* Health and wellness benefits.
* Flexible working arrangements.
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