Program Solution Architect

We are looking for a result oriented, energetic Program/Enterprise Solution Architect, who will be responsible for the creation and development of the all the solutions architectures and delivery of the technical designs for each project initiative specified within the organisation.
  
The Program Solution Architect creates and maintain the related enterprise architecture directions, standards, roadmaps, patterns, and methodologies. This includes forming a wholistic view of the organisation’s strategic goals, objectives, and requirements, and translating Solution Architectures into blueprints, target state architectures and related digital and/or architecture materials required for guiding and influencing program outcomes, including the managing of the architecture risks and risk mitigations.
  
Key Responsibilities

• Performs in undertaking the analysis of the current/planned Solution Architecture deliverables including the technical designs to ensure the program or project has the capability and capacity to meet the needs of the stakeholder and the customer, aligning to their requirements.
• Develops the creation of architectures including the technical designs and solutions associated with the program or project, ensuring deliverables align to Enterprise Architecture (EA) framework, principles, and governance processes.
• Ensure solutions align to the strategic direction for technology investments, and ensuring that solutions are developed, are tested, and implemented accordingly in-line with the technology roadmap, and report on solution delivery commitments to ensure solutions are implemented as expected and to agreed timeframes.
• Identify potential technical challenges and risks early in the project life cycle, proposing mitigation strategies to ensure successful delivery.
• Work closely with project managers and other stakeholders to manage and communicate risks effectively.
• Work with the internal program and project resources, such as other solutions architects, developers and development teams and assist in developing and then implementing proposed specified business unit or division solutions within agreed timeframes, and to also work with wider EAS team to ensure the architectures align with the enterprise standards, patterns and best practices, and the strategic directions set for the organisation.
• Work with the internal program or project team of business analysts, such as other solutions architects, developers, and testers to assist in resolving technical design and solutions challenges and operational issues and participate in and facilitate workshops and presentations with internal and external teams.

  
To be successful in the role, you must have:

• At least a minimum of 5+ years’ experience in defining applications solutions architecture and design, integrations, infrastructure, and cloud architectures, such as AWS, Azure, and/or Google cloud and hybrid services.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of TOGAF (certification in TOGAF or equivalent) Experience in the following technologies/frameworks: Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Digital technology and development; and Service Orientated Architecture (SOA).
• Experience as a solutions architect including exposure to projects of $10Mil+, with prior experience working on large scale projects within the government sector highly desirable.
• Experience in transformation programs such as data center refresh and/or migration to cloud.
• Integration architecture experience including iPaaS, API Gateways, ETL, ESB and related technologies (e.g., REST, JSON, etc).
• Knowledge of Virtualisation platforms, such as VMware, OpenShift etc.
• Prior experience in AWS, Azure, and/or Google cloud services.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies, digital, cyber security, and IT industry market trends.
• Highly experienced user of MS Project and MS Office toolset (Word, Excel, and Power Point); and
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, and experience in dealing with complex situations.

  
APPLY NOW! Attach your resume in WORD format and we will contact you should your skills be deemed suited.
Australian Permanent Residents or Citizens are eligible to apply.
  
  
Thank you, Torch Professional Services appreciates your interest.