Lead Platform Architect

Excellent opportunity for a Lead Platform Architect to work within a Federal government organisation

**Only Australia Citizens may apply due to clearance requirement**
Your new company
A prominent Federal Government Organisation

Your new role

• Lead the architecture, design and implementation of complex platform solutions across cloud, integration, data and enterprise technology domains.
• Deliver secure, scalable and business-aligned solutions that comply with architecture, technology and cyber security requirements.
• Develop architecture artefacts, technical designs, standards, reference implementations, platform guardrails and reusable engineering patterns.
• Collaborate with business, architecture, security and engineering stakeholders to define requirements and deliver practical technical solutions.
• Provide technical leadership across cloud platforms, integrations, identity and access management, security, governance and platform engineering practices.
• Drive adoption of Infrastructure as Code, automation, DevOps and secure software delivery capabilities.
• Provide technical oversight for complex architectural, operational and delivery issues, while managing risks, dependencies and technical debt.
• Lead technical workshops, design reviews, governance activities and stakeholder engagement forums.
• Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation and provide technical direction throughout the solution lifecycle.
• Build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships and represent the in relevant forums as required.

What you'll need to succeed

• Demonstrated 7+ years' architecture or senior engineering experience, including 5+ years as a Solution Architect, with a proven track record designing and delivering complex enterprisegrade cloud, platform and integration solutions.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and AWS, including Azure Landing Zones, networking, identity and access management, security services, monitoring, multi-cloud integration and cloud governance, supported by relevant industry certifications.
• Experience leading architecture for large-scale enterprise platforms, CRM and integration solutions, including Salesforce, MuleSoft and API-led integration patterns.
• Proven expertise in Infrastructure as Code, DevSecOps and automation practices, including Terraform, ARM/Bicep, CI/CD pipelines, secure software delivery and operationally supportable platform designs.
• Experience designing and implementing internal developer platforms, reusable engineering patterns, self-service capabilities, cloud-native services, Kubernetes, container platforms and modern integration technologies.
• Excellent communication, documentation and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to produce architecture artefacts, facilitate technical governance, translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences and work directly with engineers to resolve complex design and implementation challenges.

What you'll get in return

Working in an organisation where they develop and grow careers. A stable and long-term opportunity within the national Government. Flexible working arrangements, including 2-3 day per week in the office.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role or know of someone that may be, please click Apply Now or forward an updated CV to Gopalakrishnan.subramanian@hays.com.au#3016404