Solution Architect

• Location: Canberra
• Type: Contract
• Job #17989

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Solution Architect to support the delivery of complex ICT transformation initiatives within a large, government-focused organisation. This role will play a critical part in shaping solution designs across multiple programs, ensuring technology solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned with strategic objectives. You’ll work closely with IT teams, business areas, and Agile Delivery Teams (ADTs) to provide strategic and technical guidance, while leading the design and documentation of solutions across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of solution architectures for complex ICT programs.
• Provide governance, technical direction, and oversight of solution development and integration.
• Evaluate architectural options, ensuring cost-effectiveness, scalability, and performance.
• Produce clear specifications for cloud-based and on-premises solutions.
• Collaborate with Agile delivery teams and business stakeholders to ensure alignment with organisational strategy.

Skills and experience

• 3–5 years’ experience as a Solution Architect on large-scale transformation projects or programs.
• Proven expertise across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments, particularly Microsoft 365 and Azure.
• Strong knowledge of modern frameworks such as Blazor, React, and data microservices.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify technical information for diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering secure, fit-for-purpose solutions.

Desirable

• Tertiary qualifications or industry certifications in Information Management, Computer Science, or a relevant discipline.
• Experience with ArchiMate (3.1) for architecture documentation.
• Demonstrated experience delivering ICT transformation in a government context.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies such as SCRUM, Kanban, or SAFe.

Contact details

For a confidential chat, please contact George via email at gwright@exclaim-it.com.au. We would be more than happy to provide you with additional information and assist in the application process.