Lead Cloud Architect

• Type: Contract
• Job #17640

About the role

Our federal government client is looking for a Lead Cloud Architect to assist with the delivery of various ICT Projects across the CIO Group.
 

Key responsibilities

• Develop enterprise level cloud platform architectures for MS Azure and M365;
• Develop high level solution architectures for cloud-based systems;
• Develop detailed architecture guidance for cloud engineers;
• Provide impact analysis of user/stakeholder requirements;
• Ensure that the enterprise and system solutions maintain adherence to whole-of-government standards;
• Provide technical guidance and input into the design and build of cloud-based systems;
• Liaise with a cross-functional teams including business owners, scrum masters, business analysts, developers, enterprise architects & testers to produce solutions in accordance with stakeholder requirements and project objectives;
• Liaise with the department’s Service Experience team to ensure architectural decisions incorporate user experience considerations
• Liaise with ICT Engagement and Enterprise Architecture to ensure alignment to target architectures and technology.
• Provide expertise and assistance in platform automation – testing, continuous integration and deployment
• Promote key enterprise architecture principles as applicable to cloud platforms – re-use before buy/build, configure over customise, open data/access over siloed functionality
• Promote and provide assistance to ensure solutions align with the DTA’s Digital Service Standard
• Be strategic, a leader and influencer.
• Undertake additional duties as required.

Essential criteria

• Cloud experience: Demonstrated experience in cloud-based solution implementation with technologies including: 
• Azure Logic Apps, Azure SQL, Azure Service Bus, Azure API Manager 
• Azure DevOps and Visual Studio for code development, management, repositories, and deployments CI/CD 
• Integrating custom built apps with third-party systems, including Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM
• Ability to work with geographically dispersed teams 
• Ability to work with technical and non-technical staff at all levels. 
• Ability to collaborate and mentor team members to promote team harmony 
• Experience working with Agile Multi-disciplinary teams to deliver secure, user friendly and reliable solutions that meet stakeholder, citizen, and business expectations.
• Ability to pragmatically change direction and scope as new information is discovered and challenges or opportunities present themselves
• Technical Skills: Demonstrated experience 5yrs+ implementing and managing cloud systems and technologies. The Cloud Architect/Engineer will: 
• Liaise with cross-functional teams to develop and manage enterprise and application-level architectures for MS-Azure. 
• Provide impact analysis and technical guidance in design and development of project work aligned with WoG Standards

Desirable criteria

• Demonstrated track record of technical leadership across project and operational tasks
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of cloud-based technologies and architectures
• Demonstrated experience in application and integration, or infrastructure platform architecture.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience designing and documenting architectures for large, complex enterprise systems

Contact details

For a confidential chat, please contact Raisa on 0437 318 208 or via email at raisa@exclaim-it.com.au and we would be more than happy to provide you with additional information and assist in the application process.