Senior Solutions Architect

Solution Architects are responsible for the quality of solution architecture work across an organisation. They provide technical leadership in the design and implementation of systems and software to meet emerging needs of the department and business areas. Key duties and responsibilities As a Solutions Architect, you will be required to:  Design fit-for-purpose and secure cloud-based solutions that manage interactions between application and enterprise components, external user systems, and databases. Review API and other integrations across solution elements to assess and document their maturity against modern standards for digital solutions, including cyber security compliance. Develop and apply rubrics to assess solution options for their performance against feature objectives (including latency, policy flexibility and user experience) within project constraints (including delivery and sustainment budgets). Liaise with system owners and other internal and external stakeholders to coordinate and implement integration solutions, including through the documentation of technical specifications and user guidance. Work as part of a multidisciplinary delivery team and actively participate in Agile ceremonies, including planning, estimation and retrospectives.  Work with pre-delivery teams to identify viable technical solutions and support delivery teams in their implementation.  Use Azure DevOps to create and update work items, communicate with team members and track workflow. ***Please note that DEWR will not be extending this opportunity to any additional Sellers***   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 working within a multidisciplinary Agile team in an enterprise class environment. 2. Demonstrated experience designing and implementing digital solutions spanning distinct applications and infrastructure environments. 3. Demonstrated understanding of API, data management, user access and cyber security standards and ability to assess the suitability of solution options against these standards. 4. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create high-quality technical explanatory material and to engage effectively with stakeholders. Desirable criteria 1. Previous experience working in a government agency, including the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations. 2. Experience with API services (e.g. RESTful) involving banking, finance, registered training organisations and/or migration agencies. 3. Experience with complex data handling and transfer solutions involving multiple data sources, including OLAP and/or OLTP data processing systems. Opportunity summary Sellers can submit Up to 3 candidates Number of sellers invited Between 5 and 10 Number of candidates submitted Fewer than 10 RFQ closing time 01 Weeks 01 Days 06 Hours 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