Solution Architect

Our Process; Council of the City of Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy systems provider in Sydney is seeking an experienced architect for a 12-month fixed term contract. The role focuses on data mapping requirements and involves documenting data models, providing architectural guidance, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates should have proven experience in the Australian Energy sector, strong analytical skills, and relevant qualifications. This position offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working options (remote, part-time, job share)

Professional development opportunities

Volunteering leave

Annual performance bonuses

Wellness program and discounted health insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in defining and mapping data requirements.
• Strong experience with vendors to ensure solution architecture delivery.
• Demonstrable experience in the Australian Energy/Utility industry.
• Extensive experience at the Architect level in Strategic Solutions architecture.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Document current state technical architecture and system landscape.
• Manage architectural impacts including assessments and dependencies.
• Provide strategic Architectural guidance to projects.
• Determine high level technical solutions aligning with strategic goals.
• Assist in establishing an AEMO enterprise data catalogue.

Skills

Business Process

VMware

Cloud

HTML5

Windows

Project Management

AWS

Infrastructure

Web Services

jQuery

Java

Computer Engineering

Solutions design

Technical Solutions

Analytics

Education

Tertiary and/or post graduate qualifications

Certifications in relevant technologies (TOGAF or other architecture methodologies)

Job description

Division: Digital

Department: Strategy Architecture & Emerging Tech

Reference number: 12654

Engagement type: Fixed Term Contract

This is a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract (FTC) position based in Sydney / Melbourne.

AEMO at the Heart of Energy

AEMO is Australias independent energy system and market operator and system planner. AEMOs purpose is to ensure safe reliable and affordable energy today and enable the energy transition for the benefit of all Australians.

Australian governments are now committed to a net zero economy for Australia by 2050 and our vision is to enable this.

We have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to co-design the future of our energy systems and our core values revolve around character commitment and connection.

Join us as we contribute to this significant transition in the energy sector!

About the Team & the Position

The Digital Division enables the delivery of AEMOs obligations through technology and improves outcomes for both internal and external stakeholders. Digital provides services to internal AEMO business units employees contractors subsidiaries such as AEMO Services external government bodies and market participants.

The Strategy Architecture & Emerging Technologies within the Digital Division is responsible for the development and evolution of the architecture plans for Business, Cyber Security, Data, Application and Technology to guide the development of systems and platforms and support AEMOs strategic imperatives.

The role focuses primarily on data mapping requirements around business data initiatives. This includes documenting the associated data models and catalogue and assisting in leveraging technology to enable AEMO to better utilise data and information.

Position Responsibilities

• Document current state technical architecture and system landscape ensuring future state architecture is considered and acted upon when required.
• Highlight and effectively manage the architectural impacts including assessments, dependencies, tools, technical requirements, issues and risks (with key reference to data and processes) of business problems.
• Provide strategic Architectural guidance to projects and BAU as required.
• Determine high level technical solutions that fit AEMO current and future strategic goals.
• Develop the system analysis end to end for application components.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders across the business both internal and external.
• Assist in the establishment of an AEMO enterprise data catalogue and information domains.
• Establish Technical Foundation for Enterprise Information Management initiatives by working with a chosen vendor to deliver the appropriate data platforms including staging and reporting areas.
• Assist various internal teams by creating Solution Architectures for upcoming Retail projects.
• Assist in the completion of the Market System Roadmaps.

Position Requirements

• Proven experience working directly with business owners on defining and mapping data requirements and relationships to deliver a solution architecture for the owner.
• Strong experience working with vendors to ensure the delivery against the solution architecture meets the outcomes of the business owner.
• Demonstrable experience in the Australian Energy/Utility industry (preferred).
• Extensive experience at the Architect level in Strategic Solutions architecture.
• Maintain in-depth technical knowledge across current and future technologies. Adept in evaluation and integration of new technologies into existing experience in the development and/or delivery of software-based engineering solutions.
• Strong numerical analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to document findings; ability to translate complex technical details into everyday language.
• Maintain in-depth technical knowledge across current and future technologies. Adept in evaluation and integration of new technologies into existing experience in the development and/or delivery of software-based engineering solutions.

Education / Professional Certifications

• Tertiary and/or post graduate qualifications in an appropriate discipline or equivalent experience.
• Certifications in relevant technologies TOGAF or other architecture methodologies is desirable.

In return some of our benefits to you

• Flexible working: work from home, part time, job share, hybrid options and additional leave options.
• Professional development via projects, industry networks, job rotation, study assistance and more.
• Give back with up to 4 days of volunteering leave per year.
• Reward your hard work with annual performance bonuses (subject to eligibility).
• Embrace a healthier you with our wellness program, discounted health insurance, gym perks and our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

About Our Process

At AEMO we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome people of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities and neurodivergence and those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the application or interview process simply let us know by emailing us at

Key Skills

Business Process, VMware, Cloud, HTML5, Windows, Project Management, AWS, Infrastructure, Web Services, jQuery, Java, Computer Engineering, Solutions design, Technical Solutions, Analytics

Employment Type: Unclear

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1