Application Architect

Compas; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Compas in Canberra seeks an experienced Application Architect to drive Azure and cloud modernisation across secure, scalable enterprise applications. You will lead solution design, guide modernisation initiatives and provide architectural leadership to Agile and DevOps teams.

The role requires strong enterprise architecture and cloud expertise, with focus on integration, governance and stakeholder engagement to ensure successful delivery.

Qualifications

• Develop application architectures, solution designs, roadmaps and architecture decision records.
• Lead the design and assurance of secure, scalable and resilient enterprise applications.
• Define integration approaches using APIs, microservices and event-driven architecture.
• Provide architectural guidance across Agile delivery teams and governance forums.

Responsibilities

• Develop application architectures, solution designs, roadmaps and architecture decision records.
• Lead the design and assurance of secure, scalable and resilient enterprise applications.
• Define integration approaches using APIs, microservices and event-driven architecture.
• Provide architectural guidance across Agile delivery teams and governance forums.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Solution design

Azure cloud services

Stakeholder engagement

Technical communication

Tools

Azure Cloud Services

API / Microservices design

Job description

Application Architect | Azure & Cloud Modernisation
Shape secure, scalable enterprise applications across a complex digital environment. This senior contract opportunity suits an experienced Application Architect who can lead solution design, guide modernisation initiatives and provide architectural leadership across multidisciplinary Agile and DevOps teams.

Locations: ACT, NSW, QLD, SA, VIC or WA
Contract Duration: ASAP to 31 July 2027, with 2 x 12-month extension options
Security Clearance Requirement: Current Baseline clearance required

Essential Tasks

• Develop application architectures, solution designs, roadmaps and architecture decision records.
• Lead the design and assurance of secure, scalable and resilient enterprise applications.
• Define integration approaches using APIs, microservices and event-driven architecture.
• Provide architectural guidance across Agile delivery teams and governance forums.

Key Criteria

• Strong enterprise application architecture and solution design experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Azure and cloud-native application services.
• Experience delivering application modernisation, integration and cloud adoption initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, technical communication and documentation skills.

YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE TREATED WITH THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE
Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current Baseline clearance.