Solution Architect
Provide specialised skills for the design and implementation of critical technology solutions in financial markets
Summary about this job
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Company: Reserve Bank of Australia
Location: Sydney
Work type: Contract/Temp
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Phone: +61-3-1979-6915
Fax: +61-3-2155-4590
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Detail information about job Solution Architect. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Design critical applications for financial markets
- Sydney CBD
- 12 month contract
Specify and design end-to-end solutions for the Reserve Bank of Australia
- Sydney CBD location
- Work with a great team
- 12 Month Contract
The RBA’s Information Technology department anchors the RBA's strategic responsibilities and is the core provider of technology facilities, services and support to the organisation.
This role will provide specialised skills for the design and implementation of technology solutions to meet the Policy and Markets Departments' business requirements and to ensure that these are aligned with the Bank's enterprise architecture and standards.
About the role:
- Work with business stakeholders to identify their current and potential requirements.
- Specify and design end to end solutions considering the architecture for systems, data management, infrastructure, integration, network and security to meet the Policy and Markets Departments' business requirements, and to support the strategic change programs undertaken by the Bank
- Select appropriate solution design standards, methods and tools, in line with the IT architecture policy and strategy. Review existing system designs to ensure a selection of technology and solution architectures are applied effectively.
- Select appropriate use of technology both new and existing, to best serve the business needs and minimise future support requirements.
- Work closely with enterprise architects and technical teams to identify alternative solutions, assess feasibility, recommend new approaches and contribute to the IT roadmap.
- Evaluate and undertake impact analysis of major design options, while assessing and managing associated risks. Ensure that the solution design balances functional, service quality and system management requirements.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Graduate qualifications relevant to the banking or IT industries and previous experience in solution architecture design.
- Understanding of industry trends, technologies and best practices and - Relevant IT accreditations or certifications, particularly architecture related.
- Strong understanding in relational data structures, data warehousing concepts and practices.
- Experience in management of database and repository design, infrastructure, integration, network and information security.
- Advance knowledge of application development framework, architecture and design standards for .NET based applications.
- Understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and project management principles.
Employment will be offered under a fixed term employment arrangement, initially for 12 months.
Your application should include a resume detailing your experience and qualifications. A supporting statement addressing the selection criteria would also be welcomed.
Applications close 31 July 2018
The Reserve Bank of Australia pursues national economic policy objectives and undertakes a range of associated activities in financial markets and banking. It also issues Australia's banknotes and operates infrastructure critical to the payments system.
Our core values are promotion of the public interest, integrity, excellence, intelligent inquiry and respect.
The Reserve Bank of Australia is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from experienced candidates seeking workplace flexibility.