This large department plays a critical role in enhancing the lives of Queenslanders and currently have several key programs of work underway and requires a Solution Architect to commence on a contract through until 31st December 2021 with the potential for further extensions.

As the Solution Architect you will be responsible as part of a team for delivering on the conceptual and logical technical aspects of a solution and a new Learning System in the department. The role will also be responsible for the architecture, documentation, pilot testing, integration, training of all other associated initiatives as directed.

A Solution Architect will typically perform and demonstrate the following attributes:

• Demonstrated experience in the design and implementation cloud and hybrid on-premises-cloud solutions with a preference to the Microsoft technology stacks.
• Understands and can demonstrate low level tools, testing techniques, use of diagnostic software applicable to the success of the final solution.
• Demonstrable and solid experience with technical (solution) architecture and practical implementation of various solutions.
• Solid experience with ITIL and associated change control methods including operation transformation.
• Demonstrated relationship, communication and negotiation skills.
• Leads the development of architectures for complex systems, ensuring consistency with specified requirements agreed with both external, and internal customers.
• Takes full responsibility for the balance between functional, service quality and systems management requirements within a significant area of the organisation.
• Establishes assessment criteria for the appropriate selection of systems architecture components, and co-ordinates design activities, promoting the discipline to ensure consistency.
• Ensures adherence to the appropriate standards (corporate, industry, national and international.)
• Within a business change programme, manages the target design, policies and standards, working proactively to maintain a stable, viable architecture and ensure consistency of design across projects within the programme
• Demonstrable experience in integrating with, and desirably extending, large and complex Identity & Access Management/Authentication services.

As the successful incumbent you will demonstrate strong skills and experience in the following areas:

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Solution Architect demonstrating:

• Delivery of large enterprise cloud and hybrid (on-premises/cloud) solutions with a preference to the Microsoft technology stack.
• A developed understanding of the requirements of a large enterprise including considerations such as; external ICT providers, risk, data classifications, relevant policies, privacy and security, etc.
• Analysis and assessment skills in determining appropriate products, technical approaches and architectural patterns for large complex solutions.
• Technical quality oversight ensuring alignment to solution vision and enterprise standards

• Proven/Demonstrated technical experience in:

• Utilising development, deployment, diagnostic, testing and monitoring tools and software.
• The proficient use of one or more current, popular development languages and their associated frameworks/libraries with a preference to those "friendly" to the Microsoft technology stack
• Solution design and delivery with complex integration requirements such as integration with vendor and on-premises large-scale solutions
• Designs incorporating a large, complex and diverse identity footprint

• Proven/Demonstrated communication skills (written and oral) in:

• Leading, mentoring and guiding a team of technical developers (utilising methods/methodologies such as Agile and SCRUM) and engaging key stakeholders.
• Preparing and presenting complex (technical) development topics and strategic presentations to Executive Management, technical developers and key stakeholders.
• Researching and contributing to the preparation/development of strategic plans, project estimates, project briefs and any additional adhoc project documentation (e.g. Testing strategy and summary reports, as-built documentation, interface definitions)

This is a great opportunity to join and ever evolving department and you will be offered an hourly rate of up to $118 p/h for the duration of the 6-month contract with options to extend.

Patrick Donnelly
Associate Director
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