Senior Solutions Architect

Ghd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD is seeking an experienced Senior Solution Architect to lead architecture across the Project Delivery domain. This hands‑on role connects business capabilities, applications, data and integrations, ensuring solutions align with enterprise strategy and the target architecture roadmap.

You will own and evolve the current and target state architecture, guide complex initiatives from discovery to operations, and shape data sources, API patterns and platform guardrails to enable cohesive delivery.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of architecture experience, including senior/portfolio level.
• Strong solution capability across applications, data, integration, security, infrastructure and operations.
• Hands‑on experience with solution architecture and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the architecture roadmap for the Project Delivery domain.
• Ensure solutions align with enterprise strategy and standards.

Skills

Experience leading architecture

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Mentoring/coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Salesforce

SharePoint Online

Enterprise integration

API-led patterns

Data platforms

AI-enabled capabilities

Job description

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day

That’s why we pledge to support and empower all of our people to make a positive impact when working with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life. Together with your colleagues, clients and partners, you'll make an impact that is felt by all. See where your commitment could take you.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced Senior Solution Architect to lead architecture across GHD’s Project Delivery domain. This hands‑on role will connect business capabilities, applications, data and integrations, ensuring solutions align with enterprise strategy and the target architecture roadmap.

In this role you will:

• Own and evolve the current- and target-state architecture and roadmap for the Project Delivery domain.
• Ensure solutions across the portfolio align with enterprise strategy, standards and the target architecture.
• Lead solution architecture for priority, complex and cross‑cutting initiatives—from discovery through delivery and transition to operations.
• Shape Project Delivery capabilities, applications, data and integrations, including authoritative data sources, shared domain models and API‑led patterns.
• Establish practical reference architectures, platform guardrails and non‑functional requirements that enable consistent delivery.
• Provide architecture assurance, resolve cross‑initiative conflicts and manage risks such as duplication, obsolescence, vendor lock‑in and technical debt.
• Advise business and technology leaders on investment options, costs, benefits, risks, trade‑offs and total cost of ownership.
• Coordinate across product, platform, data, security and operations teams to resolve dependencies and deliver coherent outcomes.
• Coach architects and technical leads, building capability through practical guidance, reusable artefacts and knowledge sharing.

To be successful you will have:

• 8-10 years of relevant architecture experience, including senior, domain or portfolio-level experience.
• Strong solution capability across applications, data, integration, security, infrastructure and operations.
• Recent hands‑on experience with solution architecture and delivery.
• Experience leading complex solutions from discovery through implementation and transition to operations.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, consulting, influencing and communication skills.
• A bachelor’s degree in computer science or information systems or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure, Salesforce, SharePoint Online, enterprise integration, data platforms or AI-enabled capabilities is highly regarded.

GHD is an equal opportunity employer and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces a range of flexible work practices to create a work environment focused on well‑being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.