Job Summary:
This Senior Solution Architect opportunity presents a high-profile chance to work on a large Federal Government program, delivering secure, scalable, and enterprise-level solutions in alignment with whole-of-government frameworks.
Main Responsibilities:
* Lead end-to-end solution design, from proposals and business cases to delivery, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture principles.
* Oversee technical architecture, application integration, and API management, guaranteeing cost-effectiveness, resilience, and scalability.
* Develop functional specifications, integration designs, and operational solutions, guiding multidisciplinary teams towards strategic outcomes.
* Ensure that solutions are designed with security, compliance, and sustainability in mind, leveraging expertise across Microsoft .NET, Dynamics 365, SharePoint, SQL Server, Azure, AWS, and integration patterns.
Ideal Candidate:
* A minimum of 10 years' experience as a Solution Architect is required, with a proven track record of working within whole-of-government frameworks.
* The ideal candidate will have experience working in large federal government agencies and possess strong technical expertise across various platforms.
* TOGAF and/or ArchiMate certification is highly desirable, as well as experience with myGov platform and cloud strategy.
Why Apply?
* This role offers a long-term contract with extension options, providing stability and growth opportunities.
* A flexible hybrid work arrangement allows for a balance between in-office and remote work, catering to different needs and preferences.
* Australia-based candidates with the ability to obtain a Baseline Security Clearance are encouraged to apply.
Key Requirements:
Solution Architecture - designing and delivering complex enterprise solutions with a focus on security, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
Federal Government Projects - large-scale agency program delivery, preferably with experience in whole-of-government frameworks.
Application Architecture & Integration - services and API management, leveraging expertise across multiple platforms.
Technical Expertise - Microsoft .NET, Dynamics 365, SharePoint, SQL Server, Azure, AWS, and integration patterns.
Cloud Strategy - multi-cloud experience, preferably with M365, Azure, and AWS.
Enterprise Middleware - Boomi EIPaaS, Oracle Service Bus, or other relevant technologies.
Security - designing secure solutions in compliance with government standards, including Australian Citizenship requirements.
Agile/Scrum Delivery - working within iterative, collaborative environments to drive project success.
Leadership & Mentoring - guiding design and development teams towards strategic objectives.
Problem-Solving - analytical thinking and solution-focused decision-making to overcome complex challenges.