Solution Architect

Eden Ritchie is seeking 3 x Solution Architects for 3 different engagement periods:

• 1 x Solution Architect until 30 June 2024
• 1 x Solution Architect until 8 October 2024
• 1 x Solution Architect 12 months

As the Solution Architect, your key responsibilities will include:

• Engineer fit for purpose solutions that fully encompass the architectural concerns of business, information, application, technology and security domains in alignment with Enterprise Architecture strategies, directives and standards.
• Work with Vendors to identify solution capabilities and assure strategic alignment.
• Ensure system requirements are sufficiently captured to drive the architecting of a solution that fully meets the needs and expectations of system stakeholders.
• Identify and assess the implications of applicable Department, whole-of-government and industry related policies, standards and any other constraints (including funding and schedule) that impact architectural decision-making and ensure these are appropriately reflected in the Solution Architecture.
• Conduct and document architectural trade-off analysis to support and justify architectural decisions made during the specification of the Solution Architecture.
• Consult, negotiate and communicate with system stakeholders and ICT professionals to promote shared and consistent understanding and acceptance of the proposed solution.
• Provide expert advice and communicate solution alternatives, architectural risks, issues and resulting implications.
• Manage project and operational work using project management methodologies to prioritise, organise and implement resource and work schedules.
• Develop comprehensive responses, briefs, submissions, presentations and reports to guide the development and implementation of Solution Architecture.
• Contribute in the development of strategic project plans and schedules, including the identification of project risks, issues and appropriate mitigation strategies.

The ideal applicant will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Proven expertise in the development of Solution Architectures for complex systems inclusive of all architectural domains and ensuring consistency with specified requirements agreed with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven expertise in applying Solution Architecture principles, practices and processes within enterprise architecture, ICT investment and governance frameworks.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem solving and decision-making abilities to identify, analyse and resolve technology challenges in response to business and ICT requirements.
• Proven expertise in the use of project management methodologies to assist service providers in meeting deadlines and agreed outcomes.
• Ability to establish and influence positive, strategic partnerships and collaborative working relationships with key senior executive stakeholders and key decision makers both internal and external to Queensland Health.

If this role sounds like you, please APPLY NOW submitting your resume in WORD format.
If you would like more information or to discuss the role, please contact Luuk Piet on 07 3230 0028.
Job Reference: 598106