Hands-On Cloud Platform Architect — GCP/Azure & Governance

synapse werx Pty; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior-level remuneration

Flexible working

Continuous learning support

Growth pathway

Job summary

A leading cloud solutions firm in Australia is seeking an experienced Technical Architect to drive cloud governance and standards. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience with GCP and Azure, leading architecture for enterprise-grade solutions. You will collaborate with engineering teams to implement architectures that are scalable, secure, and maintainable. The role offers senior-level remuneration and flexibility, supporting both remote and on-site work environments. Join a dynamic team committed to transforming technology challenges into innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT experience with 3 years in a cloud/infrastructure role.
• Hands-on experience with GCP and Azure across enterprise-scale environments.
• Ability to produce clear architecture documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain reference architectures and solution designs.
• Create High-Level and Low-Level Designs for engineering teams.
• Work closely with DevOps teams to ensure architectures are buildable.

Skills

GCP

Azure

Cloud governance

Architecture documentation

Infrastructure as Code

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Terraform

BigQuery

Job description

- A platform architect championing cloud governance & standards

Sydney| Melbourne, Australia

Technical Architect

Full time Perm or Contract

Synapsewerx is supporting our large retail customer , one of Australia’s largest retailers with 200,000+ team members nationwide, by engaging an experienced cloud platform Technical Architect who can design enterprise patterns and guardrails for their cloud platforms. This is a practitioner role. You will be hands-on, producing designs, setting standards, and working alongside engineering and delivery teams to ensure solutions are both technically sound and commercially pragmatic. This role is ideally suited to someone with extensive GCP or Azure experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain reference architectures, solution designs, and technical standards across cloud and infrastructure domains.
• Create High-Level (HLD) and Low-Level Designs (LLD) that are ready for engineering teams to execute via Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform).
• Work "at the coalface" with DevOps and Platform Engineers to ensure architectural patterns are buildable, maintainable, and don't create developer friction.
• Architect enterprise-grade solutions across GCP and Microsoft Azureenvironments.
• Represent Infrastructure Architecture at project working groups, governance forums, and Architecture Review Board (ARB) sessions.
• Embed security-by-design principles across all architecture work.
• Ensure solutions comply with enterprise risk, compliance, and governance frameworks.
• Partner with Enterprise and Domain Architects, engineering teams, and business stakeholders to align solutions to organisational strategy.
• Liaise with vendors and service providers to stay ahead of roadmap changes
• 10+ years in IT, with a minimum of 3years in a cloud or infrastructure architecture role.
• Demonstrable hands-on expertise with GCP ?Azure— spanning compute, networking, identity, security, and governance at enterprise scale.
• Proven ability to produce clear architecture documentation and present confidently to senior technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Enterprise-scale experience in environments with high-availability and business-critical uptime requirements.
• Experience within a Tier-1 or boutique technology consultancy, with a proven track record of delivering cloud transformation roadmaps and architecture for enterprise clients.

Highly Desirable Skills

• Google Cloud Champion, Microsoft MVP (Azure), or similar industry recognition. We value candidates who contribute to the broader ecosystem through speaking, blogging, or open-source contributions.
• Experience in retail, logistics, or high-volume consumer-facing environments.
• Deep GCP architecture experience, including BigQuery, Cloud Networking, and GCP data or AI/ML platform services (e.g. Vertex AI, Dataflow).
• Knowledge of Zero Trust network and identity architecture principles.
• Practical Claude Code / Cowork or Gemini Pro / Vertex AI expertise
  

Personal Attributes

• Hands-on mindset — you produce artefacts and engage with the detail, not just advise from the sidelines.
• Pragmatic problem-solver who balances technical rigour with delivery speed and commercial awareness.
• Clear, confident communicator — able to articulate complex design trade-offs to executives and engineering teams alike.
• Composed and structured in large, politically complex enterprise organisations.
• Collaborative and generous with your knowledge — you elevate the team around you.
• Genuinely committed to continuous learning and keeping pace with rapidly evolving cloud technology.

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field is preferred, equivalent industry experience will be equally considered.

Relevant cloud and infrastructure certifications are highly valued, including:

• Google Cloud: Professional Cloud Architect — preferred.
• Microsoft Security: AZ-500, SC-100 (Cybersecurity Architect), or SC-300 (Identity & Access Administrator) — desirable

What We Offer

Senior-level renumeration | A competitivepackage commensurate with your experience and market rate.

Flexible working | Remote-first with client on-site when required. Results and relationships matter, not where you sit.

Meaningful, high-profile work | Enterprise-grade programmeswhere your architecture decisions matter

Continuous learning | Certification support, conference attendance, and access to cutting-edge AI technology.

Senior team, no politics | Small, experienced team. Direct access to CEO. No layers of middle management.

Growth pathway | Real opportunity to grow into a practice leadership position as Synapsewerx scales.

Family 1 st company | We support the whole family, not just the employee, with our family first always policy.

Pathway to Ownership | A growing company that promotes ownership for key talent via our Employee Share Option Plan.

About Synapsewerx

Synapsewerx engages at the intersection of real-time data integration, cloud-native architecture, and emerging AI/Agentic technology — helping our clients turn complex technology challenges into competitive advantage. At Synapsewerx, we’re pioneering the future of intelligent transformation, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to empower businesses across the APAC region.

We are a growing, senior-led team. Every person that joins us is a practitioner — someone who designs, builds, and delivers. Our culture is built on family, integrity, openness, honesty, and transparency. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where innovation thrives and where our people’s professional growth is genuinely supported.

Synapsewerx is an equal opportunity employer that promotes pay parity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, disability, or background.

Ready to embark on this exciting journey with us? Submit your application and join the Synapsewerx family, where your contributions will pave the way for a brighter, more connected future.

To apply, please submit your CV , a cover letter highlighting relevant experience and your preferred engagement terms, plus any additional information you believe demonstrates your fit for this role. We're eager to learn more about you!

Embark on a career that matters. Apply now and join us on this transformative journey!

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