Principal Solutions Architect – AI & Cloud Transformation

Halcyon Knights; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 198,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

Halcyon Knights in Melbourne CBD is seeking a Principal Solutions Architect to shape the technology landscape of a rapidly scaling Australian business. The role offers genuine autonomy, greenfield opportunities and the freedom to make a measurable impact.

You'll own architecture across cloud, applications and security, lead the enterprise architecture function, collaborate with the CTO and senior leaders, and drive AI and digital transformation initiatives throughout the organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience in Solutions Architecture or Enterprise Architecture.
• Strong hands-on expertise across Microsoft Azure and cloud architecture.
• Experience defining architectural standards, roadmaps and governance.
• Understanding of modern application integration and emerging AI technologies.
• Ability to balance long-term architectural thinking with delivery-focused solutions.

Responsibilities

• Take lead on architectural decisions and influence technology direction across the business.
• Own the architecture across cloud, applications and security and establish governance.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, including the CTO, to shape technology strategy.
• Drive AI capabilities and digital transformation initiatives across the enterprise.

Skills

Solutions Architecture

Enterprise Architecture

Azure

Cloud strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Architecture governance

AI & automation

Security design

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Copilot

AWS Bedrock

Job description

Halcyon Knights in Melbourne CBD is seeking a Principal Solutions Architect to shape the technology landscape of a rapidly scaling Australian business. The role offers genuine autonomy, greenfield opportunities and the freedom to make a measurable impact.

You'll own architecture across cloud, applications and security, lead the enterprise architecture function, collaborate with the CTO and senior leaders, and drive AI and digital transformation initiatives throughout the organisation.