Senior Solution Architect - Enterprise & Domain Design

XPT Software Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is seeking a Senior Solution Architect to design, coordinate and implement end-to-end technology solutions that align with business outcomes. The role ensures scalability, interoperability and security across complex ICT environments.

Responsibilities include creating reference architectures, guiding development teams, and ensuring peer reviews with stakeholders while maintaining government design standards and security considerations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in ICT/architecture environments.
• Ability to produce solution architecture and system design documentation.
• Experience working on secure government systems.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Must hold or be able to obtain TOGAF or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Designs scalable, secure, cost-effective technical solutions to meet business needs.
• Defines interfaces and data flows between systems and third-party services.
• Creates architectural diagrams, design documents, and specifications.
• Coordinates implementation efforts and ensures designs are realised.
• Reviews references materials and guidance for architecture practices.

Job description

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is seeking a Senior Solution Architect to design, coordinate and implement end-to-end technology solutions that align with business outcomes. The role ensures scalability, interoperability and security across complex ICT environments.

Responsibilities include creating reference architectures, guiding development teams, and ensuring peer reviews with stakeholders while maintaining government design standards and security considerations.