IT Solution Architect

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• Based in North Ryde
• ASX Listed
• Full Time Position

We are currently looking to recruit an experienced Solution Architect to work within the Architecture team across our Business Applications. As an integral part of the IT function you will be responsible for overall solution design to identify effective technology solutions and showcase IT as a business enabler.

This is a permanent role and is ideally suited to someone with a mixture of Business Applications and Infrastructure experience, looking to progress their career within a large enterprise environment. Offering the opportunity to work on both BAU and project work you will contribute to business improvements and transformations.

Responsibilities

• Defining End to End Architecture solutions aligned to technology roadmaps and strategies in response to business requirements.
• Leading the governance of the overall solution architecture  during the build and test phases of the project to ensure alignment to the endorsed solutions and architecture principles. Collaboration with business and technology stakeholders in the preparation of project concept briefs, evaluation of solution options and the definition of solutions for complex systems improvement projects.
• Assisting with Security Analysis and the evaluation of business and technological impacts of proposed IT solutions.
• Governance, oversight and review of solution strategies, solutions architectures and detailed designs over entire lifecycle of project, including participation in appropriate governance boards
• Actively supporting projects with technical leadership and architectural expertise, guidance
• Work with IT Strategy team and service providers to support the development of IT policies, guidelines, standards, reference architectures, and roadmaps.
• Collaboration with the architecture community and technical delivery teams to drive towards common architectures and standards.
• Documentation and modelling of the company’s existing systems architecture and technology portfolio, using industry standard modelling ArchiMate notation.
• Research, evaluation and assessment of technology trends, market influences, industry frameworks, best practices and available technology solutions and their potential impact/ opportunity for Downer.
• Facilitate trials of potential new technologies.

Experience Mandatory:

• 10+ years’ experience within Technology industry; 5+ years of experience on complex projects exercising required skills; 3+ years’ experience as a Solution Architect.
• Demonstrable track record in leading architecture, design, development or deployment of a wide range of IT solutions with a focus on Business Applications
• Experience delivering infrastructure based architecture solutions in complex project environments including cloud based technologies.
• Knowledge and understanding of industry trends and technology
• Demonstrated experience across at least 2 of the following areas:
  • Office Productivity Tool (MS Office 365)
  • Enterprise resource planning and financial systems
  • Payroll systems
  • Time capture systems
  • Work management systems
  • Inventory and supply chain systems
  • Mobility systems

Desirable:

• Tertiary qualification in Technology discipline or related field.
• Experience in the Engineering and Construction or other Heavy Industry sector.
• Demonstrable experience working in a complex Enterprise environments comprising internal and external service providers
• Broad range of experience in solution design across applications and infrastructure domains
• Experience with the TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Framework and ArchiMate notation

In return we offer

• A workplace that focuses on Zero Harm
• An opportunity to make an impact with a growing and forward thinking company
• The opportunity to further develop your skills and professional development
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Competitive remuneration package based on experience

To apply, please click on "Apply" below and submit your resume. For more information, please email [email protected] and quote job reference 549871.

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