Solution Architect - Perth, Australia - Curtin University

Description

Job Reference:

Digital & Technology Solutions

Embark on an Exciting Tech Journey with Curtin University

Are you passionate about technology, innovation, and driving change? Join us as we celebrate the successful completion of our digital transformation Curtin University, a forward-thinking institution, is now leveraging major platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft, and ServiceNow to deliver cutting-edge digital experiences for our students and staff.

In anticipation for the next phase of our digital roadmap, we are seeking a Solution Architect for our IT Product Delivery team . Our IT Product Delivery team are uniquely dedicated to developing and enhancing software solutions for various business areas within Curtin, including the development and production of new and existing software products. If you enjoy technology, transformation, continual innovation, and change, we extend a warm invitation for you to join our forward-thinking team. Be a driving force in our journey of evolution at Curtin University

Your new role

As a Solution Architect , you will spearhead the design and development roadmap for cutting-edge products that drive our digital experiences. Your pivotal role ensures that architectural frameworks are scalable, adaptable and maintain the highest standards of quality and security. Your efforts will be closely aligned with our overarching technology strategy, propelling us towards innovation and excellence.

In this role you will:

Collaborate with our digital partners and other stakeholders to design technology solutions that meet the needs of the University and align with the strategic direction.

Evaluate and assess new products and patterns and contribute to the overall technology strategy.

Full lifecycle engagement with product delivery and engineering teams.

Create, review, and maintain solution design documents.

Ensuring solutions comply with our standards and applicable design principles spanning the key architecture domains.

Promote an agile approach to design and development and ensure that the technical design supports and incremental development process.

Key Requirements:

Demonstrated experience as a Solution Architect in a large and complex IT environment.

Successful track record of taking solutions from inception through design to delivery.

Experience spanning a variety of mainstream technologies, architecture domains and design patterns, with expertise in at least one of the following areas: Application, Data, Integration.

A team player passionate about technology, focused on business outcomes and understands the pragmatic trade-offs for solution delivery.

Excellent written and spoken communication skills. Ability to communicate with impact, ensuring information is articulated in a meaningful way to wide and varied audiences.

Experience working in an Agile delivery environment.

Relevant certifications, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, TOGAF are a plus.

Successful candidates will also have proficiency with the following :

Software development methodologies and best practices.

Stakeholder engagement across various levels and business areas.

Cloud computing – AWS.

Architecture modelling languages and tools such as ArchiMate, UML and iServer.

Design solutions using low-code platforms (desirable).

As this is a permanent position, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role to be considered. This position is based at our Curtin Bentley campus , candidates are expected to either be currently located in Perth, WA, or express a willingness to relocate. Please note: Relocation and sponsorship support will not be provided for this position.