Solution Architect

What’s in it for you?

• Lead solution architecture across a high-profile technology transformation portfolio

• Work on cutting-edge AI, research, and education platforms in a complex enterprise environment

• Hybrid working model with Brisbane-based collaboration

• Long-term contract stability with strong extension potential

Role

We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to lead technical design and architecture across a portfolio of strategic digital initiatives commencing in early 2026. This role will work across multiple concurrent projects focused on AI adoption, platform modernisation, and research capability uplift.

You will translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and future-ready solution architectures while ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and governance frameworks. This is a hands-on architecture leadership role requiring strong stakeholder engagement, technical depth, and the ability to operate in complex environments.

Contract length: 12 months (with extension potential)

Work model: Hybrid

Location: Brisbane

Key Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end solution architectures including system components, integrations, data flows, and technology stacks

• Produce conceptual, logical, and physical architecture designs aligned with enterprise architecture standards

• Design scalable, secure, cloud-first solutions using modern architecture patterns (APIs, microservices, event-driven)

• Lead AI/ML solution architecture design including LLM integration, data pipelines, deployment models, monitoring, and responsible AI controls

• Evaluate and recommend platforms, technologies, SaaS/COTS solutions, and vendors based on fit-for-purpose analysis

• Facilitate architecture and design workshops with technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Act as a trusted technical advisor to project leaders, governance bodies, and executive stakeholders

• Ensure compliance with security, privacy, accessibility, and regulatory requirements

• Apply responsible AI principles including bias mitigation, explainability, governance, and model monitoring

• Identify and manage technical risks, dependencies, and architectural trade-offs

• Contribute to architecture governance forums, communities of practice, and technical review groups

• Provide implementation guidance and architectural assurance throughout delivery

• Lead proof-of-concept initiatives for AI/ML and emerging technologies

• Produce high-quality architecture documentation, decision records, and reusable reference patterns

• Support legacy system migrations including transition states, data migration strategies, and cutover planning

Required Skills & Experience

5+ years’ experience as a Solution Architect, Lead Architect, or equivalent senior technical role

• Proven experience designing enterprise-scale solutions across multiple technology domains

• Strong knowledge of architecture frameworks and design patterns (e.g. TOGAF)

• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

• Expertise in modern integration and architecture paradigms (APIs, microservices, event-driven systems)

• Strong background in data architecture, data governance, and enterprise data management (DAMA principles)

• Solid understanding of security architecture, identity, access management, and data protection

• Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code

• Working knowledge of AI/ML architecture patterns including LLMs, data pipelines, and AI service integration

• Experience applying responsible AI practices, governance frameworks, and ethical AI principles

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex technical concepts clearly

• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and build consensus across organisational boundaries

• Experience supporting project planning, estimation, and risk management

• Ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives and competing priorities

 

Talented, committed, can-do individuals have always been the cornerstone of this dynamic organisation. If you have what it takes to thrive in this role and want to know more, please reach out to Isha Khanna at isha.khanna@akkodis.com

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Profile

We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to lead technical design and architecture across a portfolio of strategic digital initiatives.