Senior Solution Architects

Role/s: 3 x EL2 Solution Architects The EL2 Solution Architect (Labour Hire) is accountable under broad direction to undertake very complex design work that delivers quality outcomes across the technology functions of the NDIA. The position will exercise a considerable degree of independence to engage in very complex problem solving and issues management functions working collaboratively with Enterprise Architecture functions, projects and other stakeholders. The position requires exercising sound decision-making and judgement to produce high level architectural advice and operational support aligned to industry best practice, cyber security considerations and evolving solutions. The EL2 Solution Architect (Labour Hire) is required to coordinate and assume responsibility and technical ownership for varied activities and sensitive projects. This includes producing architecture artefacts, detailed designs and providing direction and guidance to the development and engineering teams as well are confidently representing these at various peer-review and approval forums. The position leads planning workshops and is responsible for actively managing key internal and external stakeholder relationships and where required will represent and negotiate on behalf of the NDIA to advance the NDIA’s interests across a range of forums This is a key role within the agency, providing senior technical leadership for the ongoing enhancement of the core technology platforms that support the Agency systems. Working with the business this role will be responsible for delivering cohesive solution architecture and designs across the Digital Enrolments, Access and Payments (DEAP) domain as well as other parallel priority Agency initiatives. The key to performing in this role will be the ability to facilitate technical, business and procurement teams, as well as the broader architecture community, to create, explain and deliver solutions and complex designs that are fit for purpose, technically sound, robust and secure, aligned to the agencies broader charter and technology and cyber security strategies.    Rate: The proposed rate should reflect candidate's skills and experience against the Evaluation Criteria. Candidates that do not demonstrate these criteria will not be assessed. Candidates should be aware that rates may be negotiated further as part of the selection process. Citizenship: As part of the eligibility and suitability requirement, NDIA seeks Labour Hire Workers who are Australian citizens only. Successful candidates will be required to furnish valid evidence of citizenship during the Pre-engagement Check. Labour Hire Licence: Applicable for ACT, VIC and QLD: Labour hire licences are required in the state that specified personnel are being contracted. Key duties and responsibilities Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to: Delivering high quality solution designs and architecture that are fit for business purpose and ensure solutions align with NDIA goals and objectives. Development, ownership and accountability for creation and maintaining all relevant documentation pertaining to the solution. Engage with the business to understand the tactical and strategic objectives and requirements. Engage with the enterprise architects, solution leads, business representatives, project managers, development team and other relevant stakeholders to ensure solution alignment across domains.  Provide technical oversight and facilitate complex issues resolution arising during project delivery.  Represent the solution throughout all governance councils and processes.  Consult with the broader team of SMEs and architects to ensure the depth of knowledge and experience within the agency is leveraged to its full extent. (NOTE: the key responsibilities of the role are based on current priorities and may change over time) Criteria The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a one page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters. Essential criteria 1. Minimum 7 years of Architecture experience with broad technical knowledge, including demonstratable experience leading the design of complex enterprise class platforms. 2. Demonstrated, advanced experience with cloud-based products including AWS and Azure with relevant certifications in Architecture and ideally TOGAF or equivalent certified. 3. Excellent listening, communication and stakeholder management skills, must be able to translate business capability and need into technical requirements. 4. Experience balancing fast-paced project and program, project and organisational goals, as well as tactical and strategic drivers. 5. Strong written communication skills, with ability to create polished and complete designs (end to end) as required for the program and communicating recommended solution options in writing. 6. Strong verbal communication and presentation skills including confidence in speaking to senior level stakeholders as well as technical team, including confident facilitation of discussion and leading planning sessions. Desirable criteria 1. Bachelor of Science/Business in Information Technology or equivalent tertiary qualification. 2. Industry experience across health or insurance sectors, or other related industries with large customer bases and complex supply chain interactions. 3. Functional experience with cloud solutions including AWS or Microsoft Azure, experience with SaaS products such as SalesForce or experience across applied analytics, embedding analytics into core business functions with Snowflake, Data Lake or equivalent enterprise scale solutions. 4. Experience in using generative AI and driving spec-driven development practises to enforce design-first principles, as well as designing and implementing architectural patterns for the safe and robust integration of generative AI tools within the software development lifecycle to drive engineering efficiency. 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