Cloud Architect Lead
* This role offers the opportunity to shape integration and data platforms, drive innovation through automation and AI, and mentor a talented development team.
* A leader in cloud computing environments, with experience in Azure, software development methodologies, and modern architecture designs.
* Familiarity with DevOps processes such as continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), infrastructure-as-code approaches, release management protocols.
About the Job
* Job Type: Permanent
* Specialism: Information Technology
Key Responsibilities
1. Review and enhance platform architectures to ensure alignment with evolving technology trends and organisational needs.
2. Troubleshoot issues related to platform availability and integrity, recommending and implementing effective solutions for recovery and remediation.
3. Monitor emerging security best practices for platforms, planning and executing improvements that align with information security goals.
4. Identify and manage cyber security incidents, overseeing response plans to recover from outages efficiently.
5. Track platform performance and costs to deliver reliable, available, cost-effective services that meet business requirements.
6. Own the architectural roadmap for integration and data platforms, recommending, designing, and implementing strategic improvements.
7. Develop and promote best practice technology standards, patterns, and reusable frameworks across the organisation.
8. Steward backlog management and sprint planning activities to ensure development efforts are prioritised according to organisational objectives.
9. Mentor development team members in best practice design principles and delivery frameworks while supporting peer review processes.
What You Bring
* Demonstrated attitudes and behaviours that reflect commitment to organisational vision and values centred on inclusion and community support.
* Relevant qualifications in Computer Science or IT/Software Engineering coupled with at least five years' experience in similar roles involving solution architecture.
* Extensive knowledge of cloud computing environments (preferably Azure), software development methodologies, and modern architecture designs including data lakes, warehouses, and Power BI reporting.
* Proven experience with cloud-based integration solutions as well as public cloud IaaS, PaaS, SaaS offerings.
* Familiarity with DevOps processes such as continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), infrastructure-as-code approaches, release management protocols.
* Exceptional problem-solving abilities combined with analytical thinking skills for researching technical solutions tailored to business needs.
* Excellent written communication skills alongside strong verbal abilities for translating complex scenarios into clear business language.
* A customer service orientation marked by proactive engagement with stakeholders along with keen attention to detail when managing multiple priorities.
* Self-motivation demonstrated by capacity to work independently as well as collaboratively within interdependent teams focused on shared outcomes.
Benefits
* Flexible working arrangements and other offices, with a strong emphasis on personal growth, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning within a nurturing team environment.
* A supportive and purpose-driven technology team, where your expertise will directly contribute to pioneering social justice and empowering communities.
About Us
We champion social justice and community empowerment, dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of people across Western Australia. We value inclusivity and respect diversity, with a culture defined by collaboration and teamwork.