Solution Architect

Clicks; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Clicks is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to provide strategic and technical guidance across enterprise application and ERP transformation initiatives. You will design scalable, secure solutions and collaborate with business stakeholders, technology teams and delivery teams.

The role focuses on modernising on-premises and cloud environments, developing architecture roadmaps, and ensuring alignment with security and engineering standards while communicating complex concepts to diverse

Qualifications

• 5+ years as Solution Architect or Application Architect.
• Experience designing enterprise apps and cloud-based solutions.
• Ability to translate business requirements into architectures.
• Experience with ERP or enterprise applications.
• Strong understanding of cloud tech and integration.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain solution and application architectures for enterprise systems and ERP platforms.
• Review existing on-premises and cloud application environments and identify opportunities for modernisation, optimisation and improvement.
• Develop architecture documentation, technology roadmaps, standards, policies and solution recommendations.
• Translate business requirements into scalable, secure and fit-for-purpose technical solutions.
• Provide technical input into the scoping, costing, planning and delivery of new application services.
• Assess proposed changes and architectural variations, identifying technical impacts, risks and dependencies.
• Ensure solution designs align with relevant architecture, security, technology and engineering standards.
• Identify technical risks, issues and opportunities and provide actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, security and business teams throughout the solution lifecycle.
• Contribute to Agile project and delivery teams.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Solution Architecture

Cloud Architecture

Enterprise Architecture

ERP/Enterprise Applications

Security & Risk Assessment

Agile / Delivery

Stakeholder Communication

Tools

Cloud platforms

ERP systems

APIs & Integration

Job description

Location of work: QLD, WA, ACT, VIC, NSW, NT, SA, TAS

Security Clearance: Negative Vetting Level 1

Duration: Contract until 30 June 2027 (Up to 2 extension options not to exceed 24 months)

About the Role

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Solution Architect to provide strategic and technical guidance across enterprise application and ERP transformation initiatives. The role focuses on designing scalable, secure and sustainable solutions while working closely with business stakeholders, technology teams, development teams and delivery teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain solution and application architectures for enterprise systems and ERP platforms.
• Review existing on-premises and cloud application environments and identify opportunities for modernisation, optimisation and improvement.
• Develop architecture documentation, technology roadmaps, standards, policies and solution recommendations.
• Translate business requirements into scalable, secure and fit-for-purpose technical solutions.
• Provide technical input into the scoping, costing, planning and delivery of new application services.
• Assess proposed changes and architectural variations, identifying technical impacts, risks and dependencies.
• Ensure solution designs align with relevant architecture, security, technology and engineering standards.
• Identify technical risks, issues and opportunities and provide actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, security and business teams throughout the solution lifecycle.
• Contribute to Agile project and delivery teams.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Essential Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience working as a Solution Architect or Application Architect.
• Proven experience designing enterprise applications and cloud-based solutions.
• Strong experience developing and documenting architectures aligned with business requirements and organisational strategy.
• Experience with ERP or enterprise business applications.
• Strong understanding of application architecture, cloud technologies and enterprise integration.
• Demonstrated ability to assess and manage technical risk, security and operational considerations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business language.
• Proven ability to build effective relationships across technical and business teams.
• Experience working within Agile project or delivery environments.

Desirable Experience

• ServiceNow
• Enterprise application transformation
• Cloud migration and modernisation
• Application integration and API architecture
• Technology roadmaps and architecture governance