Solution Architect

Hydrogen Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydrogen Group is seeking a well-rounded Solution Architect to lead design and implementation of scalable, secure technology solutions across business domains. This role bridges business needs and technology, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver architecture aligned with strategic goals and standards.

You will guide architecture across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments, shaping application design, data strategy and integration while ensuring governance and technical

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a solutions architect, systems architect, or senior technical role.
• Proven experience designing and implementing solutions in cloud (AWS, Azure, or GCP), hybrid, and on-premise environments.
• Familiarity with integration techniques (APIs, RESTful services, messaging platforms), data platforms, and security protocols
• Architecture certification(s) such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, TOGAF
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience delivering high-quality strategic architecture artefacts and outcomes
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with and present complex technical IT concepts and methodologies to technical and non-technical stakeholders and decision-makers at all levels
• Understanding of cloud platforms in a complex enterprise environment (AWS mandatory)
• Ability to collaborate effectively in partnership with stakeholders across all Technology related disciplines, including project managers and solution architects

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into architectural designs and solution blueprints.
• Design end-to-end solutions covering applications, data, integration, infrastructure, and security layers.
• Evaluate and recommend technologies, frameworks, tools, and platforms to meet both current and future needs.
• Lead solution architecture reviews and provide governance throughout the project lifecycle to ensure best practices and standards are met.
• Partner with engineering teams during solution implementation to ensure architectural integrity and technical feasibility.
• Contribute to the development of architectural standards, patterns, and guidelines across the organization.
• Support RFPs, RFIs, and business case development from a technical standpoint.
• Engage in pre-sales or stakeholder presentations where architectural input is required.
• Keep up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and architectural practices.

Skills

Cloud Architecture

Solution Design

Stakeholder Communication

Cloud Platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Security & Compliance

TOGAF

Cross-functional Leadership

Job description

We are seeking a well-rounded and experienced Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of innovative, scalable, and secure technology solutions across a wide range of business domains. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between business needs and technology, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver architecture that aligns with strategic goals and technical standards.

You will be responsible for providing architectural leadership across cloud, on-premise, and hybrid environments, working on everything from application design and integration to infrastructure and data strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into architectural designs and solution blueprints.
• Design end-to-end solutions covering applications, data, integration, infrastructure, and security layers.
• Evaluate and recommend technologies, frameworks, tools, and platforms to meet both current and future needs.
• Lead solution architecture reviews and provide governance throughout the project lifecycle to ensure best practices and standards are met.
• Partner with engineering teams during solution implementation to ensure architectural integrity and technical feasibility.
• Contribute to the development of architectural standards, patterns, and guidelines across the organization.
• Support RFPs, RFIs, and business case development from a technical standpoint.
• Engage in pre-sales or stakeholder presentations where architectural input is required.
• Keep up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and architectural practices.

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in a solutions architect, systems architect, or senior technical role.
• Proven experience designing and implementing solutions in cloud (AWS, Azure, or GCP), hybrid, and on-premise environments.
• Familiarity with integration techniques (APIs, RESTful services, messaging platforms), data platforms, and security protocols
• Architecture certification(s) such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, TOGAF
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience delivering high-quality strategic architecture artefacts and outcomes
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with and present complex technical IT concepts and methodologies to technical and non-technical stakeholders and decision-makers at all levels
• Understanding of cloud platforms in a complex enterprise environment (AWS mandatory)
• Ability to collaborate effectively in partnership with stakeholders across all Technology related disciplines, including project managers and solution architects

What's on offer?

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a great contract where you will have access to market leading tools, expert colleagues, and a modern working environment. This opportunity offers a competitive daily rate as well as other excellent benefits.