Enterprise Architect, NSW, 9 Months

• Collaborate with business unit stakeholders to capture and translate business requirements into comprehensive architectural designs and solutions.
• Develop and maintain high-level and end-to-end detailed technical designs that span software, hardware, network, security, and integration.
• Document architectural information in a centralized repository using an architecture modelling tool, creating a robust and accessible resource for the department.
• Proactively identify potential technology bottlenecks and design scalable, resilient, and high-performing solutions.

• Define and govern integration components, protocols, and interfaces, ensuring seamless connectivity and data flow across disparate systems.
• Ensure all designs align with the departmentu0027s integration strategy, patterns, and framework to deliver the most effective and fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Evaluate and assess various technology options, frameworks, and platforms against the target state architecture, recommending the best solutions that meet business needs and technical requirements.

• Design solutions that not only meet business needs but also adhere to non-functional requirements such as performance, scalability, and security policies.
• Provide architectural leadership and guidance to project teams throughout the entire software development lifecycle.
• Engage and work closely with stakeholders, project managers, and other teams, fostering a culture of transparency, trust, and effective communication.
• Articulate complex technical concepts and designs to diverse audiences, including both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Extensive Experience: Proven experience in an enterprise architecture role, demonstrating a broad understanding of technology domains, including cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), on-premise infrastructure, cybersecurity principles, enterprise applications, and modern integration patterns (e.g., APIs, microservices).
• Strategic Thinking: Demonstrated ability to develop and execute technology roadmaps, aligning them with business strategies and organisational goals.
• Architectural Frameworks: Strong knowledge of and practical experience with architectural frameworks (e.g., TOGAF) and the use of architecture modelling tools.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build consensus across different business units and technical teams.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of designing scalable and robust solutions to complex challenges.

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