Senior Solutions Designer

The Senior Solution Designer position sits within the Business Banking domain delivering Business Lending originations technology solutions for the bank’s customer via both online and staff facing channels. The applications delivered are group critical which are enterprise applications supporting critical digital and staff facing application across the bank.

The technologies used are Java/JavaScript/ReactJS/SQL code based to integrate with the banks enterprise services layer, databases, and host systems. Software development practices within the team are aligning to agile methodologies.

How will I help?

As Senior Solutions Designer you will be responsible for:

• Consult to the wider IT community to provide technical and/or domain advice and expertise to improve quality and robustness of solutions and maintain/support application systems and/or development.
• Set direction and oversight for the consistent use and application of tools, standards, methods, and processes to ensure that quality applications are developed with consistent maintainable code which supports risk and compliance management.
• Apply expertise knowledge of systems to inform Architecture and Solutions Design on optimal designs to ensure high quality solutions are delivered to the business.
• Deliver cost estimates for the design and develop phase in partnership with the architect, business analysts, project management, subject matter experts and solution providers for projects to provide accurate and timely cost estimates.
• Provide subject matter expertise and advice regarding application asset lifecycle management, contribution to end-end incident recovery, problem resolution, service continuity management and asset integration points within the bank.
• Lead the diagnose and resolution of complex service (cross infrastructure/application) issues that may arise during the application/development life cycle to ensure effective development, maintenance, and support of applications.
• Provide oversight and validation of proposed complex changes to business services to ensure ongoing stability and sustainability.
• Ensure that agreed standards and processes within Westpac are adhered to ensure fulfilment of regulatory obligations.
• Track solutions through all phases and escalate issues to maintain effective governance, reporting and control.
• Contribute to the common “one team” mindset that includes collaboration and a sense of joint responsibility between Westpac teams and suppliers.
• Maintain focus on industry and technical trends to allow evaluation and recommendation of changes to the business strategy/ architecture and application development and maintenance within all application domains.

 What is in it for me?

You will play an important and significant part in the future of a business that has been around for 200 years. Our vision is to become one of the world’s great service companies. #LI-Hybrid So, we will back you in the development of your career, with internal career prospects and flexible working. You will also be backed by a fantastic team of people in a can-do, supportive structure. 

What do I need?

• Proven experience in similar roles in Solution Design or Architecture.
• Extensive experience in Information Technology, primarily in systems development, support, and maintenance
• Experience in systems integration
• Advanced knowledge of system analysis
• Expert knowledge in at least one technical specialism, such as a domain or language
• Advanced analysis, problem solving and troubleshooting and consultative skills.
• A firm understanding of a financial services operating environment and core applications and products desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What’s it like to work there?

As well as competitive remuneration and a great culture, joining the Westpac family means you will get some of the best banking, wealth and insurance benefits in the market. 

We back our employees by helping them work towards industry-recognised qualifications, using online learning, training modules and career planning tools for you to grow with us. We will even pay you to do volunteer or community work. 

As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to have created a culture and work environment that values diversity and flexibility – and champions inclusion.

How do I Apply?

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As part of our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, this role is open to experienced candidates seeking a discussion around workplace flexibility. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. If an adjustment is required to assist you during our recruitment process, please email ***************@westpac.com.au

Do you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process?

At Westpac we are committed to providing a supportive culture and creating inclusive and accessible workplaces, branches, products and services for our customers, employees, and community.

We can provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability and/or neurodiversity. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process at any stage, please call 1800 655 592 Option 1.2 or email ***************@westpac.com.au