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Software Architect

Engineering - Software, Information Communication Technology

Full time Adelaide

• Rapidly growing 120+ Australian company, multiple roles
• Support software engineers to develop the Defence Industry
• Attractive salary package, flexible working hours

About the Role

The Software Architect ensures that the underlying architecture supports both functional and non-functional requirements and that the requirements align with the technical strategy and vision of the organisation.

To be considered for this role, you must be an Australian citizen.

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

• 3+ years of experience as a technical architect or similar.
• Strong knowledge in software engineering with extensive experience working with cross-functional teams in designing and delivering end-to-end software.
• Demonstrated ability to guide the implementation of technical solutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remove technical roadblocks for engineering teams.
• In-depth knowledge of coding and design best practices.
• Proven experience planning and facilitating workshops.
• Expertise in creating comprehensive technical and functional documentation.
• Understanding of engineering tools and software.

Desirable Knowledge and Skills:

• Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies (Scrum, SAFe or similar).
• Broad understanding of technologies in the developer ecosystem, including IDEs, developer frameworks, and multiple language stacks.
• Knowledge of cloud-native technologies and solutions.
• Good understanding of continuous integration, continuous delivery, and deployment.
• Understanding of DevOps philosophy, practices, tools, and ways of securing DevOps processes (e.g., DevSecOps or Rugged DevOps).
• Proficiency in automation tools, infrastructure-as-code, and configuration-as-code.
• Knowledge of databases, containers, container orchestration, and container hardening.

As a Software Architect, your primary responsibilities include:

• Take ownership and guide the implementation of technical solutions to meet client needs.
• Plan and facilitate workshops alongside technical teams to understand business problems and design solutions.
• Collaborate with clients, external organisations and internal engineering disciplines to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Create detailed technical and functional documentation, outlining the scope and design of solutions.
• Participate in design and code reviews, providing constructive feedback to ensure quality and adherence to best practices.
• Identify and remove technical roadblocks across the organisation to facilitate smooth project execution.
• Provide input on coding and design best practices.
• Lead and drive internal projects to improve technical methodologies, contributing to the enhancement of our engineering discipline.
• Ensure engineering teams have the necessary tools and software to perform their duties effectively.
• Participate in reviewing and approving architecture decisions made by engineering teams.

To be considered, candidates will have:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Successful candidates must be eligible to hold and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance. Eligibility requirements can be found at www.defence.gov.au/security/clearances.

Benefits working for Consunet:

• A workplace that believes in innovation, quality, and a work-life balance.
• A flexible, inclusive, and friendly work environment.
• Competitive remuneration.
• Salary packaging options.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Reservist Leave.
• Generous Study Loan Scheme
• Career and skills progression through training and development to team members.
• Access to cutting-edge technology, research, and agile project management practices.
• Mentoring and support from our experienced team members.