Senior Solutions Architect

A fantastic opportunity for a Senior Solutions Architect to join our Core Banking Team to work on a number of projects and initiatives over the next two years.

Objectives

• Execute the solution architecture design development for key projects and initiatives  through the application of architectural methods, standards and principles.

• Define solutions architectures, high-level designs, and impact assessments for initiatives and/or systems in the Bank.

• Take ownership of Architecture deliverables for Conceptual and Solution Architecture documents and ensure that they are agreed and endorsed by all stakeholders.

• Ability to represent the Solution Architecture into our internal enterprise architecture and design forums as well as with industry and external partners

• Work with analysts in defining business requirements, and work with subject matter experts (such as infrastructure leads, cloud specialists, architects, operators, developers, and business experts) to develop high level designs, in line with the enterprise architecture, patterns and practices. This may occasionally extend to assist with detailed design work.

• Contribute to the maintenance of a central repository for models, standards, patterns, components and solution architectures.

• Collaborate with project managers and other stakeholders in scoping initiatives, ensuring they are scoped in accordance with architectural objectives and principles.

• Contribute to improvement of the Information Technology Department's software development and architecture practices and processes.

• Manage the expectations of business stakeholders, and promote the use of enterprise/ security patterns and practices.

• Keep pace with technology, trends and practices and advise on their potential application in the Bank.

• Provide technical guidance and direction so the architecture is implemented in accordance to design over the entire project/program, and manage changes by ensuring stakeholders are informed and in agreement to any changes.

• Identify opportunities to achieve the RBA’s architecture objectives through deliverables and day-to-day tasks.

Technical Capabilities

• Strong interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation and negotiation.

• Experienced in designing cloud-based solution using SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS. Azure cloud platform experience is preferable.

• Working experience in modern application architecture and patterns such as Microservice, Observer, Event Driven pattern etc.

• Clear understanding of Containerised application, PaaS databases.

• Clear Understanding on application observability and monitoring  

• Working knowledge on information security considerations associated with the application architecture.  

• Require experience designing for Java applicaton, Spring Boot stack in containers.

• Require experience in integrating different systems and technologies.

• Require experience working with databases.

• Require experience working and integrating with IBM products, including IBM MQ, IBM ACE IBM ODM, and IBM BAW.

• Require experience working with Azure cloud platform for scalable and secure solutions.

• Strong understanding of alternate application architectures, development and testing methodologies.

• Strong understanding of enterprise infrastructure, with increasing emphasis on Cloud based alternatives.

• Strong experience in resolving solution design and architecture contentions.

• Sound experience in architectural disciplines across a range of complex projects and technologies.

Qualifications

• TOGAF, SABSA/CISSP (for Security) Certified is preferred.

• Tertiary qualifications relevant to the Bank or IT industry.

• Certified in relevant business and/or technical discipline.

Be More

Working for an organisation that truly makes a difference to the people of Australia, we can offer development and career opportunities in a collaborative environment that supports your growth, wellbeing and promotes flexibility. Your individual growth and success drives the Bank forward as an organisation. Be more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.

Why RBA?

Through the pursuit of national economic policy objectives and associated activities in financial markets and banking, the RBA makes an important contribution to the Australian economy. We also issue Australia's banknotes and operates infrastructure critical to the payments system, all of which contribute to the welfare of the Australian people.  

Made up of specialists across a wide range of fields, our people have a critical role to play in achieving these objectives, whether directly or in a supporting capacity. As a values driven organisation, our people conduct themselves with a high degree of integrity, while striving for excellence in the work they perform and the outcomes they achieve. We encourage intelligent inquiry and we treat one another with respect, while promoting the public interest through our efforts.  

Your application should include a resume detailing your experience and qualifications.

The Reserve Bank of Australia is an equal opportunity employer.  We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from experienced candidates seeking workplace flexibility.

Few places give you the balance of professional challenge and a management culture that not only supports but encourages you to live a full life outside of work and be more.

Application Close :

April 01, 2025

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