Solution Architect

Are you looking for your next Solution Architecture role with the local council in the south -east ? Dayrate - $900 to $1050
Hybrid - 2-3 days from office

Your new company
Join a dynamic local council undergoing significant uplift in digital capability and enterprise integration. This organisation is modernising its technology landscape and investing in cloud-first architectures, API-driven services, and improved governance. You'll work in a supportive environment where your expertise directly shapes ICT standards and integration practices across the organisation

Your new role
As the Solution Architect - Azure Integration Services, you will lead the design, governance, and delivery of enterprise integration solutions across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments. In this senior subject-matter-expert role, you will:

• Architect end-to-end integration solutions using Azure Integration Services (AIS), Azure API Management, Azure Service Bus, and event-driven designs.
• Drive API-first principles and ensure secure, governed, and consistent API consumption and publication.
• Develop enterprise integration patterns, interface specifications, system messaging flows, and architectural artefacts using TOGAF/BDAT methodologies.
• Partner with IT leaders, engineers, and business stakeholders to translate strategic requirements into actionable architecture.
• Lead and facilitate workshops, architecture reviews, and solution design activities.
• Ensure all integration solutions align with cybersecurity, compliance, and data governance standards.
• Provide hands-on support, technical oversight, and contribute to continuous improvement of enterprise architecture frameworks.
• Operate autonomously, identifying risks, dependencies, and designing solutions for complex integration challenges.

What you'll need to succeed
Deep hands-on experience with Azure Integration Services, Azure API Management, Azure Service Bus, and enterprise integration architectures.

• Strong knowledge of integration patterns, messaging, and cloud-native design.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality architectural artefacts, reference designs, and reusable patterns.
• Experience applying TOGAF or similar architecture methodologies.
• Strong capability to engage stakeholders, run workshops, and translate business needs into technical solutions.
• A proven track record delivering integration solutions in complex, governed, or regulated environments.
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity, privacy, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage end-to-end architectural ownership.

What you'll get in return

• The opportunity to establish reusable integration patterns and uplift overall ICT maturity.
• A collaborative work environment with the ability to shape long-term technology standards.
• Competitive daily rate and flexible working arrangements.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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