Solution Architect and Development Manager

Centurion; Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Centurion is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect & Development Manager to lead our Software Development and QA team and to shape the architecture and technology roadmap for our core business systems.

You’ll combine people leadership with hands-on technical guidance, working across architecture, application development, integrations, Azure and emerging technologies to modernise systems across a growing national logistics operation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software engineering, solution architecture or enterprise delivery.
• Proven technical leadership and people management experience.
• Strong knowledge of Agile software development and modern DevOps practices.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, C#, .NET, Angular, REST APIs and SQL Server.
• Experience with Entra ID, OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect.
• Strong understanding of application architecture and system integration.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Experience establishing engineering standards and development practices.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to communicate technical concepts clearly.
• Experience with transport, logistics or other operational systems is valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop our Software Development team, building capability and succession planning.
• Provide technical leadership across the full software development lifecycle.
• Own and evolve the architecture of Centurion’s core systems.
• Design scalable, secure and supportable solutions aligned to our technology strategy.
• Lead third-party system integrations across APIs, messaging, events, batch and data integration.
• Drive the development of a modern technology stack across Angular, .NET and REST APIs.
• Lead Microsoft Azure solution design and cloud-readiness initiatives.
• Establish modern engineering standards across development, testing, CI/CD, environments and releases.
• Identify opportunities to simplify our technology landscape and retire legacy systems.
• Partner with Product Owners, business leaders, cybersecurity, infrastructure, data and project teams.
• Manage technical risks, dependencies, architecture decisions and delivery plans.
• Lead vendors and technology partners where required.
• Drive application performance, reliability, observability and disaster recovery.
• Embed secure-by-design practices across our development and technology environment.
• Explore emerging technologies, including AI, and identify practical opportunities for the business.

Skills

Solution architecture

People management

Azure cloud

C#/.NET

Angular

REST APIs

SQL Server

DevOps

OpenID Connect

Stakeholder mgmt

Tools

Dynamics 365

Job description

This is a unique opportunity to take the lead on technology architecture, software development and digital transformation at Centurion.

We’re looking for an experienced Solution Architect & Development Manager to lead our Software Development and QA team while shaping the architecture and technology roadmap for our core business systems.

You’ll combine people leadership with hands-on technical leadership, working across architecture, application development, integrations, Azure and emerging technologies.

You’ll have genuine influence over how we build, integrate and modernise technology across a growing national logistics business.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead, mentor and develop our Software Development team, building capability and succession planning.
• Provide technical leadership across the full software development lifecycle.
• Own and evolve the architecture of Centurion’s internally developed core systems.
• Design scalable, secure and supportable solutions aligned to our technology strategy.
• Lead third-party system integrations across APIs, messaging, events, batch and data integration.
• Drive the development of a modern technology stack across Angular, .NET and REST APIs.
• Lead Microsoft Azure solution design and cloud-readiness initiatives.
• Establish modern engineering standards across development, testing, CI/CD, environments and releases.
• Identify opportunities to simplify our technology landscape and progressively retire legacy systems.
• Partner with Product Owners, business leaders, cybersecurity, infrastructure, data and project teams.
• Manage technical risks, dependencies, architecture decisions and delivery plans.
• Lead vendors and technology partners where required.
• Drive application performance, reliability, observability and disaster recovery.
• Embed secure-by-design practices across our development and technology environment.
• Explore emerging technologies, including AI and agentic solutions, and identify practical opportunities for the business.

What You’ll Bring

You’re a senior technology professional who enjoys solving complex problems, leading people and turning business requirements into practical technology solutions.

You’ll Ideally Bring

• 10+ years’ experience in software engineering, solution architecture or enterprise application delivery.
• Proven technical leadership and people management experience.
• Strong knowledge of Agile software development and modern DevOps practices.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, C#, .NET, Angular, REST APIs and SQL Server.
• Experience with Entra ID, OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect.
• Strong understanding of application architecture and system integration.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Experience establishing engineering standards and development practices.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly.
• Experience with transport, logistics, supply chain or other operationally critical systems is highly regarded.
• Experience migrating on-premise environments to Microsoft Azure is highly desirable.

Why Join Centurion?

• Shape the technology roadmap of an established Australian business.
• Lead and grow a skilled Software Development team.
• Play a key role in our Azure and application modernisation journey.
• Work across diverse technology, integration and transformation projects.
• Make a real impact on systems supporting a national logistics operation.
• Join a business with a long history and a clear focus on its future.

About Centurion

Centurion is a leading Australian logistics company, founded in 1971, with a nationwide network supporting customers across Western Australia, Queensland, Northern Territory, New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re ready to lead a development team while shaping architecture, cloud and technology transformation, we’d love to hear from you.

Centurion is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and First Nations People.