Solution Architect

Embark on an Exciting Tech Journey with Curtin University!

Are you passionate about technology, innovation, and driving change? Join us as we celebrate the successful completion of our digital transformation! Curtin University, a forward-thinking institution, is now leveraging major platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft, and ServiceNow to deliver cutting-edge digital experiences for our students and staff.

In anticipation for the next phase of our digital roadmap, we are seeking a Solution Architect for our IT Product Delivery team. Our IT Product Delivery team are uniquely dedicated to developing and enhancing digital experiences for various business areas within Curtin, including the development and operationalisation of new and existing digital products. If you enjoy technology, transformation, continual innovation, and change, we extend a warm invitation for you to join our forward-thinking team. Be a driving force in our journey of evolution at Curtin University!
 
Your new role
 
As a Solution Architect, you will spearhead the design and development roadmap for cutting-edge products that drive our digital experiences. Your pivotal role ensures that architectural frameworks are scalable, adaptable and maintain the highest standards of quality and security. Your efforts will be closely aligned with our overarching technology strategy, propelling us towards innovation and excellence.
 In this role you will:

• Collaborate with our digital partners and other stakeholders to design technology solutions that meet the needs of the University and align with the strategic direction.
• Evaluate and assess new products and patterns and contribute to the overall technology strategy.
• Full lifecycle engagement with product delivery and engineering teams.
• Create, review, and maintain solution design documents.
• Ensuring solutions comply with our standards and applicable design principles spanning the key architecture domains.
• Promote an agile approach to design and development and ensure that the technical design supports and incremental development process.

• Demonstrated experience as a Solution Architect in a large and complex IT environment.
• Successful track record of taking solutions from inception through design to delivery.
• Experience spanning a variety of mainstream technologies, architecture domains and design patterns, with expertise in at least one of the following areas: Application, Data, Integration.
• A team player passionate about technology, focused on business outcomes and understands the pragmatic trade-offs for solution delivery.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills. Ability to communicate with impact, ensuring information is articulated in a meaningful way to wide and varied audiences.
• Experience working in an Agile delivery environment.
• Relevant certifications, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, TOGAF are a plus.  

• Software development methodologies and best practices.
• Stakeholder engagement across various levels and business areas.
• Cloud computing – AWS.
• Architecture modelling languages and tools such as ArchiMate, UML and iServer.
• Design solutions using low-code platforms (desirable).  

As this is a permanent position, 

 This position is 

, candidates are expected to either be currently located in Perth, WA, or express a willingness to relocate. Please note: Relocation and sponsorship support will not be provided for this position.

We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, and endless food options including a supermarket.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of diverse gender, sex and sexuality, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For more information about our university, please visit www.curtin.edu.au

Join us!

To apply, please provide your CV and a cover letter to allow us to assess your suitability for this role. 

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Applications close: 2pm AWST Thursday 25 July 2024
 
What we offer

• Global Excellence: Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2023 rankings.
• Adaptable Work Environment: While our primary office is located at our Bentley Campus, we understand the importance of flexibility in today's work environment. Hybrid working arrangements are provided in accordance with business needs.
• Salary Packaging: Enjoy the perks of a generous superannuation contribution (17%) and customisable salary packaging benefits through Paywise.
• Competitive Leave Entitlements: Experience the added value of 17.5% Leave Loading, with the option to be paid out or taken as additional leave. Benefit from Parental Leave (26 weeks for the primary caregiver), Annual Leave (20 days), Personal Leave (14 days), Curtin University Leave (2 days), Study Leave, and Community Service Leave. Plus, access to Long Service Leave after 7 years of continuous service (65 days/13-week entitlement for full-time staff).
• Career and Development Opportunities: In line with our 2030 Strategic Plan, Curtin is committed to providing an inspiring, rewarding, and meaningful experience for our staff -empowering them to lead, innovate and strive for excellence. We provide staff with career and development opportunities, including access to various online and in-person training and info-sessions.
• Health and Wellness: Our on-campus Medical Centre prioritises Curtin staff and students. Join Curtin's Healthy Lifestyle Program, with up to 2 hours per week of paid time off to engage in University-approved healthy lifestyle activities. Explore Curtin’s wellbeing locations at https://tinyurl.com/mtyf3vad.  

Applicants should note that prior to appointment, any offer of employment is subject to completion of National Police Records checks, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction. At Curtin, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation and this position may also require you to have a current Working With Children Check.

If you have any queries in relation to this application process, please contact our careers team on 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1).