Solution Architect (EL1)

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 solve business problems.

About the Client

A public sector client focused on competition, regulation, and consumer protection. The organization provides a collaborative and inclusive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to contribute to high-impact national outcomes through policy development, enforcement, and advocacy.

Contract Details

Estimated start date: Monday, 22 June 2026

Initial contract duration: 12 months

Number of extensions: 2

Experience level: EL1 equivalent

Location of work: QLD, WA, ACT, VIC, NSW, NT, SA, TAS

Working arrangements:  Hybrid. The client has a requirement to attend the office for 2 days per week

Security clearance: Must be an Australian Citizen able to obtain Baseline

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Solution design: Develop high-level architectural designs for software solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technological capabilities.
• API Development: Design secure and scalable APIs that facilitate integration between different systems and components.
• Portal creation: Lead the design and development of customer and staff portals, leveraging Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service capabilities to meet user requirements.
• Documentation: Oversee the creation and maintenance of publicly available documentation, ensuring clarity and technical accuracy.
• Cloud integration: Ensure optimal utilisation of Microsoft Azure, focusing on cloud-native technologies to enhance scalability and performance.
• Containerised deployment: Use a combination of Docker and Kubernetes to create fault tolerant, resilient, and highly available systems.
• Collaboration: Work closely with business analysts, system analysts, developers, and other stakeholders across the branch to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
• Continuous improvement: Stay updated on the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices to continuously refine and enhance the solution architecture.

Please prepare a statement of claims (less than 300 words) addressing the selection criteria. When preparing your statement of claims, please take into consideration the role and duties, and detail instances from your past that demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Solution Architect working on large projects
• Tertiary qualification in Computer Science Software Development or similar
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure and Dynamics 365
• Experience with secure API design, JavaScript frameworks and Microsoft .Net development.