Cloud Solutions Architect

Austrade is seeking an experienced Cloud Solutions Architect to join its Enterprise Architecture team. The role will provide senior cloud architecture expertise across a portfolio of technology initiatives and support the continued modernisation of Austrade’s Microsoft Azure environment.  The successful candidate will have substantial experience delivering cloud solutions in complex enterprise environments and a practical understanding of Commonwealth governance, security and assurance requirements. They will provide clear technical direction and work across business, architecture and delivery teams to develop solutions that can be implemented and supported effectively. Key duties and responsibilities The Cloud Solutions Architect will:  Lead the development of cloud solution architectures from requirements through to implementation.  Work with business and technical stakeholders to define requirements, constraints and expected outcomes.  Assess solution options and produce architecture artefacts, including solution designs, patterns, standards and implementation guidance.  Design secure, resilient, scalable and supportable solutions using approved cloud services and platforms.  Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture, security, data, integration and operational requirements.  Present solution proposals through architecture and technology governance processes and address issues raised during review.  Provide architecture oversight and technical guidance to delivery teams during implementation.  Identify architecture risks, dependencies and technical debt, and recommend practical treatments.  Contribute to the development of cloud architecture standards, patterns and roadmaps.  Work independently, manage competing priorities and provide clear advice to stakeholders.  This is a new role 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. Demonstrated experience an architect for the design and delivery of a significant cloud or digital transformation initiative, with responsibility for key architecture decisions and delivery outcomes. 2. Demonstrated experience working with business stakeholders to define and validate requirements, translate them into practical solution designs, and secure executive support and endorsement through formal architecture and technology governance processes. 3. Demonstrated experience leading the implementation of complex technology solutions, with accountability for delivery outcomes and the ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement and resolve issues without close supervision. 4. Demonstrated experience delivering architecture outcomes within an Australian Government department or Commonwealth entity, with a sound understanding of Commonwealth governance, security, assurance and procurement requirements. Desirable criteria 1. Recent experience as the lead architect or technical lead for a significant cloud or digital transformation project, with direct responsibility for architecture decisions and delivery outcomes. 2. Experience designing cloud platforms that support enterprise data, integration, analytics, artificial intelligence or machine learning capabilities in Microsoft Azure. Opportunity summary Sellers can submit Up to 2 candidates Number of sellers invited More than 10 Number of candidates submitted Fewer than 10 Send us feedback About Accessibility Privacy Terms of use Disclaimer and copyright An initiative of the Digital Transformation Agency The Australian Government acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the Elders past and present. © Commonwealth of Australia