Solution Architect (AU Citizen with Security Clearance)

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About the role

Join us in shaping innovative solutions that make a difference!

As a Solution Architect, you will be responsible for translating client requirements into differentiated, deliverable solutions using in-depth knowledge of technology, function or platform.

You will have the opportunity to be a subject matter expert, collaborating with various teams to drive impactful decisions. Your insights will contribute to problem-solving across multiple areas, ensuring that we deliver exceptional results.

Design and implement technology solutions tailored for HR systems.

Collaborate with data architects to enhance core HR applications.

Support the deployment of releases, ensuring readiness and user acceptance testing.

Participate in audits related to security, compliance, and internal controls.

Engage in audits related to security, compliance, and internal controls.

Facilitate content configuration and enablement activities for new functionalities.

Responsibilities include

You will collaborate with the Sales Pursuit and Delivery Teams to develop a winnable and deliverable solution that underpins the client value proposition and business case. You are expected to be a subject matter expert, collaborate and manage the team to perform effectively.

Design end-to-end solution architectures aligned to business, technical, and non-functional requirements

Translate business and functional requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable solution designs

Define system components, integration patterns, data flows, and technology standards

Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, delivery teams, and technical specialists to ensure alignment.

Create detailed documentation that outlines solution designs and implementation plans.

Ensure solutions comply with security, performance, availability, and regulatory requirements Produce and maintain architecture artefacts including solution diagrams and design documentation Review and approve technical designs and implementation approaches - Support delivery teams during build, test, and deployment phases - Identify and manage architectural risks, dependencies, and trade-offs

Mentor and guide team members in best practices for solution architecture and design. Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and methodologies to enhance solution offerings.

Required Skills & Qualifications

5+ years’ experience in Solution Architecture or senior technical design roles

Expert proficiency in Solution Architecture.

Strong experience designing complex application and integration solutions

Solid understanding of cloud platforms, application architectures, and system integrations

Experience working across Agile and hybrid delivery environments

Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Experience producing clear and concise architecture documentation

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Ability to balance business needs, technical constraints, and delivery considerations

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field of studies.

Bonus Points if you have

Expert proficiency in Requirements Analysis.

Expert proficiency in Solution Planning Costing & Pricing.

Mandatory Requirements

Candidate must be an Australian Citizen with NV1 Security Clearance

All our consulting professionals receive comprehensive training covering business acumen, technical and professional skills development. You’ll also have opportunities to hone your functional skills and expertise in an area of specialization. We offer a variety of formal and informal training programs at every level to help you acquire and build specialized skills faster. Learning takes place both on the job and through formal training conducted online, in the classroom, or in collaboration with teammates. The sheer variety of work we do, and the experience it offers, provide an unbeatable platform from which to build a career.

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Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than