Lead Microservices & AI Architect — Hybrid (Canberra)

Clicks IT Recruitment

Canberra

Hybrid

AUD 190,000 - 240,000

Full time

7 hours ago

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Job summary

Clicks IT Recruitment is sourcing a Lead Microservices & AI Technical Architect for Canberra, offering a hybrid working arrangement on a 12-month contract with extension options. The role requires baseline security clearance and a proactive, enterprise‑level technologist who can shape cloud-native platforms and AI‑driven delivery across government programs.

You will lead architectural governance, drive DevSecOps adoption, and mentor delivery teams while ensuring scalable, secure, and resilient

Qualifications

Senior-level architect with experience leading cloud-native, microservices and AI-enabled platforms.
Proven ability to drive enterprise technology transformation in large, complex environments.
Strong governance, security-by-design and DevSecOps practice experience.

Responsibilities

Provide architectural leadership for cloud-native, microservices-based platforms.
Drive AI-enabled software development practices, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and observability.
Lead technology modernization, containerisation, enterprise integration and reusable patterns.
Influence strategic decisions and alignment with security and business objectives.
Mentor teams, implement governance, and build engineering capability across distributed workforces.
Demonstrate expertise in AI engineering, semantic search and responsible AI practices.