Senior Solution Architect

Cartology; The Hills Shire Council; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Discounts

Parental Leave

Secondary caregiver leave

Wellness

Job summary

Woolworths Group is seeking a Senior Solution Architect for the Stores & Payments Domain. The role leads architectural strategy across front-of-store, back-of-store, and digital experiences, including AI and computer vision, with governance and stakeholder engagement at senior levels.

You will guide complex IT solutions, estimate roadmaps, and mentor a team of architects, contributing to a fast-paced retail technology environment and hybrid work model based in Norwest.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years IT/retail technology experience.
• Experience across multiple architecture domains.
• 5+ years delivering major business solutions in project teams.
• Proven leadership and mentoring of architecture teams with executive presence.
• Deep understanding of retail processes and IT systems.
• Strong analytical skills to diagnose issues and manage risk.
• Ability to build strong business cases and cost-aware estimations.
• Interest in AI and computer vision to drive innovations.

Responsibilities

• Drive architectural roadmap across Woolworths' banners, shaping front‑of‑store, back‑of‑store and digital experiences including AI and computer vision.
• Lead the design of robust IT solutions that align with business requirements and governance.
• Act as a trusted technology advisor to Business Unit Heads and Technology GMs.
• Research and recommend market-leading technologies to keep Woolworths at the forefront of retail innovation.
• Facilitate high-quality IT estimations and roadmaps to guide smart investments.
• Coach, mentor, and grow a team of Solution Architects to foster architectural excellence.

Skills

IT/retail experience

Architecture domains

Major solutions delivery

Team leadership

Retail IT knowledge

Analytical skills

Business case skills

AI/Computer Vision interest

Job description

Senior Solution Architect - Stores & Payments Domain

• Join a customer-obsessed technology business at the heart of Australia's largest retailer
• Opportunity to work on the latest technology and methodology
• Norwest based with a hybrid working model

We are Woolworths Group

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose - 'to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow. It's that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.

If you’re excited to turn today’s blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you’ll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

What you’ll do

The Stores & Payments Domain encompasses all activities to support both shoppers and team members in the store, and as such covers the use of technology across Woolworths' retail trading banners (Supermarkets, BIGW and New Zealand) covering:

• Front of store (e.g. Point of Sale, in-store mobile shopping experiences, payments processing in partnership with WPAY);
• Back of store (e.g. in-store processes, ticketing); and
• Digital (e.g. computer vision and AI) to drive impactful innovation.

Reporting to the Head of Technology - Stores & Payment Architecture, you will be responsible for the following:

• Stores & Payments Architecture Strategy: Drive the architectural roadmap across Woolworths' retail trading banners (Supermarkets, BIG W, New Zealand)—shaping front-of-store, back-of-store, and cutting-edge digital experiences like AI and computer vision.
• Complex Solution Delivery & Governance: Lead the design of robust, complex IT solutions that align business requirements with enterprise strategy, while establishing best-practice architecture governance and standards.
• Executive Stakeholder & Vendor Engagement: Act as a trusted technology advisor to Business Unit Heads and Technology GMs, providing strategic guidance to shape business decisions and technology investments.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Proactively research and recommend market-leading technologies and industry trends to keep Woolworths at the forefront of retail innovation.
• Commercial Estimation & Estimation Strategy: Facilitate high-quality, timely IT estimations and technology roadmaps to guide smart, efficient investment decisions.
• Talent Development & Leadership: Coach, mentor, and grow a team of Solution Architects, fostering a culture of continuous learning and architectural excellence.

What you’ll bring

• 5-10 years experience within the IT Industry/retail services or in technology consulting
• 5+ years experience across multiple Architecture domains
• 5+ experience in delivering a major business solutions within a project team
• Proven track record in leading, mentoring, and inspiring architecture teams, paired with the executive presence to negotiate with and influence senior business leaders.
• Deep understanding of retail/business processes and IT systems, with a track record of designing complex, scalable solutions that align tech with business strategy.
• Exceptional analytical skills to quickly diagnose complex issues, mitigate operational risks, and safeguard service quality and cost efficiency.
• Strong capability in developing robust business cases, accurate solution estimations, and commercial strategies that drive maximum value on investment.
• A high-energy \"can-do\" mindset with a passion for leveraging emerging technologies (like AI and computer vision) to solve complex business problems in a fast-paced environment.

What you’ll Experience

• Team Discounts - Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers. Woolworths Group will also continue to pay superannuation for up to 12 months (subject to relevant caps) while the Team Member is on parental leave (paid or unpaid).
• 4 weeks paid leave for secondary caregivers
• Wellness - Access to Sonder. Sonder provides free confidential 24/7 personalised financial, medical safety, psychological or physical support for team members and their families.

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group

As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team's diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems.