AWS Solution Architect

FinXL IT Professional Services; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 170,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

FinXL IT Professional Services – Sydney CBD NSW is seeking an AWS Solution Architect to join our Architecture Practice for a pivotal Banking engagement on a 12 months contract. You will own end-to-end cloud solution design from roadmap to delivery, partnering with executives to align business goals with AWS patterns and security governance.

The role requires a deep background in AWS, architecture leadership, and experience with APIs and event-driven systems in highly regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Extensive track record as a Solution Architect in end-to-end design and execution.
• Hands-on engineering background, prior Lead or Principal role.
• AWS cloud infrastructure expertise with security and resilient patterns.
• Experience designing integration architectures using APIs and event-driven systems.
• Banking or regulated financial services experience.
• Strong communication with executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end solution architecture from strategy to delivery.
• Translate business goals and regulatory obligations into scalable designs.
• Define architectural principles, standards, governance.
• Balance long-term direction with milestones.
• Provide hands-on guidance and lead proofs of concept.
• Evaluate new vendor and software solutions for security and operations.
• Collaborate with leadership on risk, compliance, governance.

Skills

Solution Architect

AWS Cloud

Architecture design

APIs

Banking domain

Executive communication

Job description

FinXL IT Professional Services – Sydney CBD NSW

$170,000 - $180,000 a year

Contract

Hybrid

1d ago , from FinXL IT Professional Services

Join our Architecture Practice, and support key long-term programs of work!

FinXL Professional Services is a leading IT consultancy that partners with clients to bridge the gap between business needs and technology capabilities. Since 2003, we've been delivering high-value ICT services across government, finance, telecommunications, and enterprise sectors.

FinXL is seeking an AWS Solution Architect to join our consulting team and be deployed with a leading Banking client on a 12 months contract in Sydney CBD. Join the FinXL Architecture practice as an AWS Solution Architect for a pivotal Banking engagement. This position bridges strategic architecture with hands‑on technical guidance, taking ownership of end‑to‑end cloud solutions from roadmap design to delivery. You will partner with executive stakeholders to align complex business goals with resilient AWS cloud patterns, integration models, and emerging AI technologies while maintaining rigorous financial risk and security governance. Solution Architecture, AWS and AI Solutions.

Responsibilities

• Own end‑to‑end solution architecture from strategy and roadmap creation to design and delivery.
• Translate strategic business goals and regulatory obligations into practical, scalable architecture designs.
• Establish and apply architectural principles, standards, and governance across technical teams.
• Balance long‑term technical direction with immediate project milestones to ensure sustainable outcomes.
• Provide hands‑on guidance, leading proofs of concept and pilots for complex engineering initiatives.
• Conduct thorough technical, security, and operational evaluations for new vendor and software solutions.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional leadership to navigate risk, compliance, and governance requirements.

Key Skills & Experience

• Extensive track record as a Solution Architect with deep expertise in end‑to‑end design and execution.
• Strong hands‑on background in engineering, ideally having served as a Lead or Principal Engineer.
• Solid technical background in AWS cloud infrastructure, security standards, and resilient pattern design.
• Practical experience designing integration architectures using APIs and event‑driven distributed systems.
• Prior experience in banking, insurance, or highly regulated financial services environments.
• Exposure to non‑financial risk frameworks and designing modern AI‑enabled or multi‑agent solutions.
• Exceptional communication skills with a proven ability to manage and influence executive stakeholders.
• 12 months contract with a Banking client.
• Hybrid working model with 3 fixed days per week in the office in Sydney CBD.