Solution Architect - Secure, Scalable Tech

LGT Crestone Wealth Management Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LGT Wealth Management is seeking a Solution Engineer to join our Engineering team within the Technology function on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. You will translate business needs into scalable, secure technology designs and partner with stakeholders across the group to deliver integrated solutions.

You will lead end‑to‑end architecture, develop designs and diagrams, evaluate technologies, embed security by design, and produce documentation to support operations and ongoing improvement.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years’ experience in solution design, architecture, or technical consulting roles.
• Certifications in cloud, architecture, or design frameworks (e.g., AWS, Azure, TOGAF) are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on support during build, integration, and deployment phases, including prototypes, reference implementations, and technical troubleshooting.
• Lead end‑to‑end solution architecture across the full project lifecycle from requirements and conceptual design through to build, testing, deployment, and transition to operations.
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand needs, constraints, and strategic objectives, ensuring solutions are fit‑for‑purpose and aligned with long‑term goals.
• Develop high‑level and detailed solution designs, including architecture diagrams, integration patterns, data flows, and security considerations.
• Evaluate technologies and platforms, recommending options that balance cost, scalability, performance, and alignment with Group Technology standards.
• Embed “security by design” principles into all architecture and design activities.
• Collaborate with engineers, developers, and Group Technology teams to validate and refine solution designs.
• Support functional and non‑functional testing to ensure solution integrity and performance.
• Produce high‑quality documentation, runbooks, and knowledge‑sharing materials for operational teams.
• Contribute to the technology strategy, design standards, and continuous improvement of engineering and delivery practices.

Skills

Solution design

Architecture

Cloud platforms

Technical writing

Stakeholder collaboration

Security principles

Education

IT/CS/Engineering degree

Tools

AWS

Azure

TOGAF

Job description

LGT Wealth Management is seeking a Solution Engineer to join our Engineering team within the Technology function on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. You will translate business needs into scalable, secure technology designs and partner with stakeholders across the group to deliver integrated solutions.

You will lead end‑to‑end architecture, develop designs and diagrams, evaluate technologies, embed security by design, and produce documentation to support operations and ongoing improvement.