Senior Solution Architect – Digital Transformation Program

About the role

A major digital transformation program is seeking an experienced Senior Solution Architect to lead end-to-end architecture and solution design for a high-profile initiative serving a large Australian Government environment. The role covers application architecture, integration, data, identity and access management, payments, security, privacy, hosting, reporting and operational support. It is an initial 6-month contract based in Melbourne CBD with a hybrid arrangement and possible extensions.

Key responsibilities

• Define the target architecture, architectural principles and transition roadmaps.
• Translate business requirements, service blueprints and user journeys into scalable technical solutions.
• Design integrations across enterprise applications, APIs, payment platforms, identity services and reporting.
• Define measurable non-functional requirements for security, accessibility, privacy, performance and resilience.
• Assess existing Microsoft technologies and identify migration, modernisation and reuse opportunities.
• Develop architecture artefacts, technical standards and procurement-ready documentation.
• Provide architecture leadership during market engagement, vendor evaluation and implementation, and establish governance and decision records.
• Support detailed design, testing, deployment and transition to business-as-usual operations.

Required profile

• Extensive experience as a Solution Architect on large-scale transformation programs.
• Strong understanding of application, integration, data and security architecture.
• Demonstrated success designing digital platforms, transactional systems or complex workflow solutions.
• Experience producing architecture artefacts, target state models and solution design documentation.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and executive communication skills.
• Knowledge of Australian Government digital standards, architecture frameworks and governance processes.
• Must be an Australian citizen, hold a baseline security clearance, pass a national police check and be located in Australia.

Required skills

• Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365
• Power Platform
• Identity and access management solutions
• API management platforms and SaaS solutions
• Payment gateway integrations
• TOGAF, Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent certification (highly desirable)

What we offer

• Initial 6-month engagement with possible extensions of up to two 3-month periods.
• Melbourne CBD location with hybrid working.
• Up to 40 hours per week and immediate project impact.