At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design and implementation of cloud solutions for a major government transformation.
- Company: Exclaim IT, a dynamic tech company in Canberra.
- Benefits: Long-term contract, hybrid work, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on innovation and purpose-driven work.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on significant national projects while working with cutting-edge technologies.
- Qualifications: 10+ years as a Solution Architect with expertise in cloud technologies.
The predicted salary is between 144000 - 176000 $ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of enterprise-wide cloud and integration solutions for a major transformation program within a federal government agency. You will provide technical leadership in architecting scalable, secure, and high-performance systems across Microsoft Azure, AWS, MuleSoft, Salesforce, and Microsoft Fabric technologies.
Must have: Baseline or higher security clearance.
Location: ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the architectural design and implementation of enterprise cloud and integration solutions, with a focus on Microsoft Azure, Azure Fabric, Salesforce, MuleSoft, and multi-cloud (Azure-to-AWS) environments.
- Deliver robust, scalable infrastructure solutions that align with enterprise architecture and security standards.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders including security teams, cloud infrastructure, data engineering, and enterprise architects.
- Guide the development of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), DevOps practices, and automated deployment pipelines.
- Produce detailed technical documentation including solution blueprints, design artefacts, and implementation plans.
- Manage risk, resolve technical issues, and maintain alignment with architectural roadmaps and governance frameworks.
- Represent the agency in key forums, driving technical decisions that contribute to broader strategic outcomes.
Highly desirable criteria:
- Expertise in Microsoft Fabric deployment, Power BI integration, and designing semantic data models for analytics.
- Strong experience with Azure-to-AWS integration strategies including security policies, networking (ExpressRoute, VPN), and IAM.
- Ability to drive enterprise integration through MuleSoft’s Anypoint Platform and/or Salesforce API integration patterns.
- Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or equivalent.
- Previous experience in government, health, insurance or sectors with complex customer-facing systems.
- TOGAF or similar enterprise architecture certification.
- Previous experience in program-level architecture leadership and familiarity with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
Skills and experience:
- Minimum 10 years’ experience as a Solution Architect, delivering complex enterprise-grade solutions.
- Strong understanding of IaC tools (Terraform, ARM/Bicep), Azure DevOps, and cloud infrastructure security frameworks.
- Demonstrated experience with Azure Landing Zones, Azure AD/IAM, Azure Monitor, and Microsoft Sentinel.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Proven success in delivering enterprise CRM and integration solutions, including large-scale Salesforce or MuleSoft projects.
Long-term 12-month contract with potential for extension. Hybrid working arrangement (minimum 3 days in-office). Opportunity to contribute to nationally significant transformation initiatives. Collaborative and purpose-driven working environment.
For a confidential chat, please contact Raisa via email and we would be more than happy to provide you with additional information and assist in the application process. Please note that a National Police Check might be required as part of pre-employment screening.
Senior Solution Architect in Canberra employer: Exclaim IT
Join a leading government organisation that prioritises digital transformation and technological excellence, offering a collaborative work culture where your contributions as an IT Release Manager will directly impact critical systems and applications. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have access to professional development opportunities and the chance to work within a highly regulated environment that values innovation and strategic thinking. Enjoy the unique advantage of contributing to meaningful projects that enhance public services while being part of a supportive team dedicated to achieving excellence.
