Senior Application Architect

Why Optus?
We are a business fuelled by optimism, unwavering customer focus and a team of amazing people.
And that’s where we come in…. “the amazing people” part!
We don’t sit back and wait for the future to happen, we are out there crafting our own path through new technology, innovation, and investment. We are truly a challenger brand, with challenger spirit.
As Application Architect, you will be responsible for bringing innovative and differentiated thinking to everything we do. This is a hands-on technical role and will allow the opportunity for mentoring others with your knowledge. The role will enable you to be the technical liaison with vendors, product, digital team, our strategy, and user experience teams as well as owning the development teams in order to deliver quality digital solutions. You will work with testers and operational people to ensure that solutions are of high quality and can be operated easily.
Your day to day will consist of...
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-Responsibility for delivering solution design across different digital channels and managing project changes and impact assessments.
-Investigating new technology solutions where appropriate and developing prototypes.
-Responsibility for ensuring architecture and solution are aligned with the rest of the teams, by establishing and maintaining trust and valuable professional relationships with business partners.
-Establish alignment with Architecture standard processes and Optus Architecture Reference Architecture by developing of requirements that accurately reflect the capabilities and strategic direction of the systems and the needs of the business.
-Mentor and lead developers towards the right solution through Agile Principles and best ways of working.
What makes you perfect for the role?
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-Relevant degree in computing or engineering field, complimented by substantial work experience in software development and online design or architecture.
-Detailed understanding of Online technology & architecture such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Docker, Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Deployment (CD), Test Driven Development (TDD), Behavior Driven Development (BDD), etc.
-Development experience in JS, CSS, HTML5, Responsive Site, Sass, Java, Linux Environment experience.
-High level of communication and presentation abilities, plus ability to collaborate within multi-functional business units and senior team members.
-Knowledge and experience in Agile Development and Management tools, Wiki applications and Continuous Integration and Automated Testing.
-Ability to influence, mentor and develop a comprehensive team.
Optus is a place where we let you do you. We offer a range of benefits including:
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-3 days in the office, 2 days remote – with flexible hours to suit!
-Inclusive paid parental leave, up to 14 weeks for the primary care giver
-All Optus employees have access to resources, webinars and support via the ‘Parents at Work portal’
-Own your own growth by accessing an extensive online and facilitator led learning catalogue – even earn a MBA micro-credential via OptusU (University)
-Connect at work through one of our employee-led volunteer groups: Culture Connect, Elevate Women, Disability Network, Express Yourself (LGBTQIA+), United Veterans and Yarn Network
-Vibrant campus life, variety of facilities including restaurants, cafes, gymnasium, GP, and post office
-Two easy travel options to Sydney Campus: Optus bus from Sydney CBD (20min travel time) and Macquarie University Metro Station (every 6-8 minutes); morning and afternoon!
Curious about our culture? Go behind the scenes with our people by searching #OptusLife on LinkedIn!
At Optus, we are strengthened by others and that means valuing diversity and saying ‘yes’ to embracing individual differences. We are committed to ensuring that our application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals from diverse gender, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, individuals with a disability, individuals identifying as being part of the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals who may have served in the armed forces or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. If you require any adjustments or accessibility support to participate fairly and equitably in the recruitment process, Apply
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