The Solution Architect (SA) will play a critical role in the HCMS program, which aims to replace the department's legacy core HR and payroll system with a modern Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution.
The SA will be responsible for designing and delivering end-to-end architecture solutions, leveraging the department's interoperability platform built on Azure Stack. This role requires extensive experience with Azure, strong leadership capabilities, and expertise in governance, security, and configuration using Azure tools.
The SA will also participate and present in the department's Architecture Review Board (ARB), governance forums, lead the design practices, and ensure compliance with security and architectural standards.
The Solution Architect will be responsible for:
* Performing reviews / recommendations and leading the solution architecture across enhancements to Human Capital Management solutions and related integration processes;
* Performing reviews / recommendations for the reduction of technical debt / transitions across private and public cloud platforms, systems and modules;
* Performing reviews / assessments for transition to cloud-based solutions for some solutions; and
* Performing recommendations for future technology directions.
Solution Design and Architecture:
* Develop end-to-end solution architectures using Microsoft Azure services and SAP HCM;
* Design scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions that meet business requirements;
* Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards and best practices;
* Design and implement integration solutions between Azure and SAP HCM, ensuring seamless data flow;
* Develop strategies for data migration, transformation, and synchronisation; and
* Ensure data security and compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., GDPR, Australian Privacy Act).
Azure Expertise:
* Leverage Azure services such as Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Azure DevOps, Azure Active Directory, and Azure Integration Services;
* Design and implement cloud-native applications and hybrid cloud solutions;
* Optimise Azure resources for performance, cost, and security;
* Experience with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code);
* Proficiency in integration tools such as Azure Logic Apps, Azure Fabric, or middleware platforms; and
* Strong experience with Microsoft Azure services, including compute, storage, networking, and security.
SAP HCM Expertise:
* Provide architectural guidance for SAP HCM modules Core HR/Payroll, Recruitment and onboarding, LMS, workforce analytics, including Personnel Administration, Organisational Management, Payroll, and Time Management;
* Lead the integration of SAP HCM with other enterprise systems using Azure Integration Services or SAP Cloud Platform Integration (CPI);
* Ensure compliance with SAP best practices and industry standards; and
* In-depth knowledge of SAP HCM modules and their integration points.
About the role:
* Solution Architecture is a key role within Digital Solutions and the ideal applicant will be someone who demonstrates the following mandatory requirements;
* Demonstrated (minimum recent five years) Solution Architecture experience of ERP and related Human Capital Management on-premises/ cloud/ hybrid solutions, with complex levels of integration qualification / certification / years of experience / specialism;
* Demonstrable and solid experience with solution (both Logical and Physical) architecture and practical implementation of stable, viable solutions suitable for the performance specified;
* Expertise in the production of roadmaps and patterns for new and existing solutions, with a focus on integrations, aligned with strategic plans to support efficient reuse of solutions;
* Demonstrated ability to successfully deliver multiple concurrent key initiatives;
* Demonstrated high levels of relationship, communication and negotiation skills;
* Proven experience in designing and implementing enterprise-grade solutions; and
* Strong understanding of cloud architecture patterns, microservices, and APIs.
How to Apply
For more information or a confidential discussion please contact Greg Scharf at u&u on quoting reference number 41956.
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