Solutions Architect

Compas Pty Ltd; Canberra; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Compas Pty Ltd in Australia seeks a Senior Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of secure, cloud-based digital solutions within a government-focused environment. The role emphasizes API integration, cybersecurity, and Agile delivery, guiding cross-disciplinary teams.

You will shape enterprise solutions, provide technical leadership, and develop architecture documentation while collaborating with Agile delivery teams using Azure DevOps. A Baseline clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing enterprise digital solutions across multiple applications and infrastructure environments.
• Strong understanding of API integration, data management, user access and cyber security standards.
• Proven ability to work within multidisciplinary Agile teams in complex enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Design secure, fit-for-purpose cloud solutions integrating enterprise applications, external systems and databases.
• Review APIs and system integrations against modern digital architecture and cyber security standards.
• Assess solution options against performance, latency, user experience and delivery constraints.
• Provide technical leadership, develop architecture documentation and collaborate with Agile delivery teams using Azure DevOps.

Skills

API integration

Cloud architecture

Cyber security

Agile delivery

Tools

Azure DevOps

Job description

Job Title
Senior Solution Architect | Cloud & API Integration

Lead the design and implementation of secure, cloud-based digital solutions within a complex Australian Government environment. Apply your expertise in solution architecture, API integration, cyber security and Agile delivery to shape enterprise solutions and provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams.

Location: QLD, ACT, VIC, NSW

Contract Duration: 12 months, with 2 possible 12-month extensions

Security Clearance Requirement: Baseline

Closing Date: Tuesday, 17 November 2026

Essential Tasks

• Design secure, fit-for-purpose cloud solutions integrating enterprise applications, external systems and databases.
• Review APIs and system integrations against modern digital architecture and cyber security standards.
• Assess solution options against performance, latency, user experience and delivery constraints.
• Provide technical leadership, develop architecture documentation and collaborate with Agile delivery teams using Azure DevOps.

Key Criteria

• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing enterprise digital solutions across multiple applications and infrastructure environments.
• Strong understanding of API integration, data management, user access and cyber security standards.
• Proven experience working within multidisciplinary Agile teams in complex enterprise environments.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and technical documentation skills.

About Compas
Compas Pty Ltd is a Canberra based wholly Australian owned, Recruitment and Services company that has been operating since 1987. We specialise in the provision of permanent, contract and temporary recruitment services, as well as specialised Consulting assignments.

YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE TREATED WITH THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE

Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current Baseline (or higher) clearance.