Technical Lead

Showtime Consulting; Canberra; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Showtime Consulting in Canberra seeks an experienced Technical Lead to provide architecture leadership and delivery expertise for secure government programs. You will define solution architecture, govern designs, lead implementation teams, and ensure delivery of secure, scalable technology solutions across complex environments.

This senior role requires strong governance, SAFe/Agile delivery experience, and the ability to coordinate across multiple work packages with stakeholders in regulated

Qualifications

• Must have extensive experience leading solution architecture and secure delivery.
• Proven ability to govern designs and oversee governance frameworks.
• Experience coordinating delivery across multiple work packages.
• Skilled in conducting design and code reviews for quality.
• Strong stakeholder communication and leadership in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end solution architecture aligned to business outcomes.
• Govern high-level and detailed designs across work packages.
• Ensure integration with existing enterprise platforms.
• Lead implementation teams and coordinate delivery.
• Drive architectural governance and decision making.
• Support continuous improvement and Agile delivery.
• Provide technical leadership across project teams.

Skills

Solution architecture

Technical leadership

Delivery coordination

Governance frameworks

Code reviews

Design reviews

Stakeholder engagement

Regulated environments

SFIA knowledge

Job description

Lead solution architecture, design governance and technical delivery for secure government programs within complex enterprise environments.

30th July, 2026

Company Description

Showtime Consulting is a leading provider of Shielded Cloud and Digital Solutions across Australia and New Zealand. We specialise in delivering secure, enterprise-scale technology solutions across cloud, infrastructure, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, and digital transformation programs.

We partner with government and enterprise organisations to build high-performing technology teams that deliver secure, resilient, and scalable solutions within highly regulated environments.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Technical Lead to provide architecture leadership and technical delivery expertise within a secure government environment in Canberra.

This is a senior technical role responsible for defining solution architecture, governing technical designs, leading implementation teams, and ensuring the successful delivery of secure and scalable technology solutions. You will contribute to architecture governance, technical decision-making, delivery coordination, and continuous improvement initiatives across complex enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and maintain end-to-end solution architecture aligned to business outcomes and technical standards.
• Produce and govern high-level and detailed solution designs across all work packages.
• Ensure solution components integrate with existing enterprise platforms, patterns, and roadmaps.
• Support architecture reviews, technical decision-making, and design assurance activities.
• Lead technical implementation teams and coordinate delivery activities.
• Translate architectural designs into implementable technical solutions.
• Conduct code, configuration, and design reviews to ensure delivery quality and consistency.
• Identify technical dependencies, issues, and risks and drive their resolution.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance across project teams and stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement and Agile delivery initiatives.

What You'll Need

• Demonstrated experience leading solution architecture and technical delivery activities.
• Strong experience producing and governing solution, integration, and technical designs.
• Experience leading technical implementation teams and coordinating delivery activities.
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles and governance frameworks.
• Experience conducting code reviews, design reviews, and technical quality assurance activities.
• Strong capability in identifying and managing technical risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Experience translating solution designs into practical and supportable implementations.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and technical leadership skills.
• Experience in government, defence, or highly regulated environments would be highly regarded.
• Knowledge aligned to SFIA capabilities including BPRE5, STPL5, RLMT5, SWDN5, REQM5, DESN5, ARCH4, GOVN6, ITSP5, EMRG4, and INAS4 would be highly regarded.

Why Join Us?

• Lead the architecture and delivery of strategic technology initiatives.
• Influence key technical decisions across complex enterprise environments.
• Collaborate with highly skilled engineering and architecture teams.
• Work on secure and mission-critical government technology programs.
• Join a consulting culture focused on technical excellence and innovation.

Security Clearance Requirement