We are a purpose-driven bank, owned by our members.
Bank First exists to serve the people who serve the education and health communities. Our members put others first, so we put them first.
We have a clear strategic mandate to transform and grow the bank to do more for our members. At Bank First we are empowered to make bold moves to reimagine the way we serve our members.
So, what’s the role?
At Bank First we are dedicated to delivering innovative and robust technology solutions that drive business success. Our team is composed of forward-thinking professionals who are passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex challenges. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Solutions Architect to join our team to lead the technical execution of the solution architectures and designs to deliver Bank First’s digital capabilities in line with our technology strategy.
This role is fixed term for 12 months. Salary on offer is up to $180K p.a inclusive of super.
Key accountabilities for the role:
- Develop solution architecture for various project and initiatives that are planned on a regular basis
- Be accountable for understanding and documenting current state architecture and assist in defining and planning the digital roadmap
- Design solutions and govern projects during engineering and transition to operations phases
- Partner closely with the business and principal architecture design for key projects from inception to delivery, ensuring they align with business goals.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to seamlessly integrate design solutions into the business
- Provide practical advice and best practices to take advantage of new, or emerging, opportunities and successfully deliver the expected business outcomes
About you
You have a depth of experience in Solutions Architecture with varied complexity within the financial services industry and proven experience defining and implementing solutions that meet business needs. You will bring skills in cloud transformation and SaaS adoption skills and your experience with cloud integration.
You will also have:
- Domain experience in delivery of application, information, integration, process, security, and technology architecture artefacts
- Proven skills and in-depth knowledge and experience with mobile app and digital channels, and marketing automation technologies.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills across varied organisational and technical levels with ability to convey complex technical ideas to the understanding of a non-technical audience.
- Architecture and technology evaluations and Options Assessment.
- Knowledge of ITIL and TOGAF frameworks and project management methodologies.
What we offer our Bank First people
- A for-purpose bank committed to helping its members and their community.
- Impactful work that will genuinely make an impact in the lives of our members!
- Work with values-driven leaders, who actively develop talent and support you to grow your career.
- Work-life balance and flexibility, so you can work in a way that best suits you and your commitments outside of work.
- Hybrid working from our offices to connect and collaborate, as well as focused time at home.
- Competitive remuneration with extensive leave options, a gym membership subsidy and free parking!
To apply
If you are looking for purpose and an organisation that lives their values every day, we encourage you to apply.
We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities. We strive to provide a recruitment experience that’s fair, inclusive and accessible.
NO Agencies required for this role, and we encourage candidates to apply directly as Agency submissions will not be accepted.