Solutions Architect

iSelect; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

9-day fortnight

ME leave

Volunteer Day

Extra leave

Return to Work bonus

Award program

Job summary

Compare the Market and iSelect are seeking a Solution Architect to translate business requirements into robust solution designs and to lead the architecture vision across business, data, and technology domains.

You will guide architectural decisions, collaborate with stakeholders, and drive consensus on scalable, secure solutions while exploring AI platforms relevant to the role.

Qualifications

• Degree in an IT-related field is required.
• AWS/cloud and formal architecture certifications are advantageous.
• 4+ years as a Solution Architect across application, data, technology and security domains.
• 2–3 years in cloud tech (AWS, including EKS), APIs and API Gateways, and modern frameworks.
• 2–3 years in software development with strong integration and API expertise.
• Experience in e-commerce and Martech/data tech is a plus.
• Experience with cloud cost management/FinOps practices.
• Exposure to modern AI platforms is highly regarded.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, modelling and risk analysis.
• Customer-focused with excellent interpersonal and consensus-building abilities.
• Proven consultancy across business analysis, AI, IT architecture, infrastructure, cloud and software design.

Responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into implementable solution designs.
• Lead the definition and communication of business, data, and technical vision.
• Provide architectural leadership and ensure stakeholder alignment.
• Evaluate solution options from technical and business perspectives.
• Deliver end-to-end architecture designs across domains.
• Support development teams in adopting new technologies.
• Define and uphold architectural best practices for scalable, secure solutions.
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships and stay ahead of ICT trends.
• Explore emerging AI platforms for applicable solution design.

Skills

AWS Cloud

APIs & Gateways

Microservices

Stakeholder Management

AI Platforms Awareness

Cloud Cost Management

Education

IT-related degree

Tools

AWS EKS

API Design Tools

Job description

Who We Are

iSelect and Compare the Market are trusted, well-known brands dedicated to helping millions of Australians compare and buy personal finance and household products such as insurance, energy, and loans. Together, we provide a seamless, customer-focused experience that makes it easier for Australians to find the right products to suit their needs.

What You’ll Be Doing

We're seeking a Solution Architect to translate business requirements into implementable solution designs, evaluating options and providing clear rationale for the chosen approach. They will lead the definition and communication of the business, application, data, and technical vision, while documenting the solution’s structure and behaviour. With strong technical and stakeholder management skills, they shape future architecture and drive consensus for solutions that are both effective and supported. You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Develop and maintain target state architectures and roadmaps aligned with business strategy and technology trends.
• Analyse business requirements, constraints, and influencing factors to inform solution design.
• Provide architectural leadership and ensure stakeholder alignment across business and technical teams.
• Evaluate solution options from both technical and business perspectives to recommend best-fit approaches.
• Deliver end-to-end architecture designs across business, data, application, and technology domains.
• Support development teams in adopting new technologies and promoting sound architectural practices.
• Define and uphold architectural best practices, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and fit for purpose.
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships, conduct architecture evaluations, and stay ahead of emerging ICT trends including cloud, APIs, and modern development frameworks.
• Explore emerging AI platforms (e.g. AWS Bedrock/AgentCore, Microsoft Foundry) as they apply to solution design.

What’s In It For You

At Compare the Market and iSelect, we’re all about helping people make smart choices – and joining us might just be yours.We offer an environment where your ideas are heard, your contributions are valued, and your growth genuinely matters. Collaboration is part of our DNA, and you’ll be joining a supportive, forward-thinking team where you can do meaningful work (and be recognised for it!)

We’re guided by three shared values that shape how we work, how we treat each other, and how we show up for our customers - Drive, Noble Intent and All Together.

Plus, we offer a range of great perks to help you thrive both in and out of work:

• Vibrant and social community who have annual celebrations, family fun days and regular events
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including the option of one day working from home each week or a 9-day fortnight
• Enjoy additional leave days - ‘ME’ leave and ‘Volunteer Day’ leave
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Return To Work bonus for returning parents
• Quarterly Award and Recognition program

What Sets You Apart

• Degree in an IT-related field is required; AWS/cloud and formal architecture certifications are advantageous.
• 4+ years as a Solution Architect across application, data, technology, and security domains.
• 2–3 years of experience in cloud technologies (AWS preferred, including EKS), APIs and API Gateways, and modern development frameworks.
• 2–3 years in software development with strong integration and API expertise.
• Experience in e-commerce (2+ years) and Martech/data technologies (1+ year) is a plus.
• Experience with cloud cost management/FinOps practices.
• Exposure to modern AI platforms (e.g. AWS Bedrock/AgentCore, Microsoft Foundry) is highly regarded.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, modelling, and risk analysis skills.
• Customer-focused with excellent interpersonal and consensus-building abilities.
• Proven consultancy skills across business analysis, AI, IT architecture, infrastructure, cloud, FinOps and software design.

At Compare the Market and iSelect we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we embrace diversity.

This role is available to candidates with unlimited Australian working rights only. Sponsorship is not available.

iSelect and Compare the Market, brands of iCompare Holdings, are committed to protecting your privacy. All applications and personal information are kept confidential and securely stored in line with Australian privacy laws, used only for recruitment purposes, and not shared with third parties outside iCompare Holdings without your consent.