Senior Solution Architect

About the role

Western Power is hiring a Senior Solution Architect for its Digital Products team in Perth on a permanent basis. Working within the Asset Operations portfolio, you will partner with business stakeholders and delivery teams to design scalable, fit-for-purpose technology solutions, provide architectural leadership and guide internal teams and external delivery partners through the design and delivery lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development of high-quality solution architectures, turning business requirements into scalable, secure and fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Provide architectural oversight and quality assurance across solution designs, aligned with Western Power's technology standards and strategic objectives.
• Partner with internal teams and external delivery providers to guide solution delivery from design through to implementation.
• Build trusted stakeholder relationships to solve complex business challenges within budget, capability and time constraints.
• Monitor solution delivery progress, keeping design integrity and addressing risks proactively.
• Contribute to the evolution of the technology and enterprise architecture, influencing future investment decisions.
• Support the uplift of cyber security and ICT architecture practices, and drive continuous improvement through innovation and knowledge sharing.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience designing and governing solution architecture in large, complex technology environments spanning multiple applications, platforms and infrastructure domains.
• Proven ability to partner with and influence internal stakeholders and external delivery providers.
• Broad knowledge of software development and project delivery methodologies, applied pragmatically to deliver business value.
• Commercially minded, customer focused, with strong strategic thinking and excellent communication skills.

Required skills

• Solution architecture principles and design patterns.
• Contemporary technology practices.

What we offer

• Over 50% of employment opportunities driven by career progression.
• Flexible work arrangements, including part-time work and working from home.
• Up to four extra weeks of leave per year, plus three wellness leave days annually.
• Salary packaging, social club activities and discounted health insurance and gym membership.
• Employee recognition and benefits programme, and 22 weeks of paid parental leave.