At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop innovative web applications while leading cross-functional teams.
- Company: Join a dynamic Federal Government client with a focus on technology and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid work model, and long-term contract stability.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in tech while mentoring the next generation of developers.
- Qualifications: Experience in low-code development and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 123750 - 151250 $ per year.
One of our Federal Government Clients is seeking to engage an Application Architect (Tech Lead) - EL2. This is a long-term contractual position.
Contract Duration: 02 Years (12 Months initially + 12 Months extension)
Work Location: Sydney and Melbourne (Hybrid model of 50/50 in the office)
Eligibility: You must be an Australian Citizen.
Tentative Start Date: 14th July 2025
Position Description: Application Architects design, implement and evolve the application environment in the organisation. They pay close attention to how applications interact with each other to form a service and aim to improve the way applications support the business.
Key duties and responsibilities:
- Playing an instrumental role in designing and developing complex, responsive web applications on ASIC's digital platforms.
- Supporting architecture designs by contributing to design decisions, evaluating technology options and ensuring alignment with architecture principles and roadmap.
- Working with cross-functional teams, including Product Owners, UX/UI designers, and Business Analysts, to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
- Conducting feasibility studies and developing prototypes to validate proposed solutions.
- Reviewing API mapping to connect enterprise systems, third-party platforms and digital applications.
- Working closely with developers ensuring solution designs are understood and implemented.
- Providing technical direction and development support, including code reviews, troubleshooting and hands-on problem solving.
- Providing technical assistance during the testing phase, ensuring functional and non-functional requirements are met.
- Contributing to the continuous improvements to applications, environments, and processes.
- Providing advice, coaching and knowledge transfer to junior staff as required.
Qualifications and experience:
- Extensive experience in low-code development (Outsystems preferred) for web and mobile applications, including integration with enterprise applications.
- Proven experience in technical leadership, mentoring and team management.
- Strong experience in detail design and API mapping for digital applications.
- Understanding of human-centered design principles and experience applying them in web development.
- Proficient in REST APIs, knowledge of API Gateway and API management.
- Proficient in Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) processes and pipeline management.
- Experience working in Agile, DevOps and cross-functional teams.
- Experience designing scalable and high-availability solutions.
- Experience with enterprise CMS platform.
- Knowledge of responsive design principles and web accessibility standards.
- Experience in performing code reviews and ensuring code quality.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and people skills and the ability to liaise with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including the ability to clearly communicate technical details to business.
Application Architect (Tech Lead) employer: IT Alliance Australia
As a Senior Developer with our Federal Government client, you will thrive in a supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages professional growth. With opportunities for skill enhancement and career advancement, you'll be part of a team dedicated to delivering high-quality software solutions while enjoying the benefits of working in vibrant cities like Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Adelaide. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the public sector while enjoying a balanced work-life culture.
