Principal Solution Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Australia.

📋 Description

• Establish and uphold the vision for account technology, including architecture strategy and roadmap.

• Serve as the primary architectural authority for programmes, projects, and technology domains delivered by Capgemini.

• Align technology investments and delivery results with business objectives.

• Develop governance frameworks, standards, principles, and review processes for architecture.

• Advocate for engineering excellence and contemporary practices.

• Introduce clients to industry trends, innovations, and opportunities from Capgemini assets, accelerators, frameworks, and partner ecosystems.

• Lead communities of architects and engineering practitioners to ensure consistent solution methodologies.

• Approve or question architectural decisions, convene architecture reviews, and engage domain specialists.

• Provide counsel to client executives, business leaders, and technology stakeholders.

• Facilitate strategic planning, transformation roadmaps, and investment prioritization.

• Offer thought leadership in areas such as application modernisation, cloud adoption, software engineering, integration, AI, and digital transformation.

• Identify opportunities for technology, data, and automation that enhance business outcomes and mitigate risks.

• Conduct reviews of architecture, design, and assurance for complex enterprise-scale solutions.

• Oversee cloud-native applications, integration platforms, APIs, data services, digital platforms, and security architectures.

• Ensure that solutions are scalable, secure, maintainable, and compliant with enterprise standards.

• Address challenges related to cross-domain architecture and technical risks.

• Shape proposals, strategic pursuits, major bids, renewals, and transformation programmes.

• Contribute to customer technology strategies and account expansion.

• Collaborate with commercial and delivery leaders to balance innovation, risk, and profitability.

• Provide architectural oversight for delivery programmes and managed services.

• Guarantee solution quality through the phases of discovery, design, implementation, and operational transition.

• Support governance forums and executive steering committees for programmes.

• Identify and manage strategic technology risks and dependencies.

• Mentor and cultivate the skills of Solution Architects, Domain Architects, and Technical Leads.

• Drive the growth of architecture capabilities, standards, and professional development.

• Promote knowledge sharing, innovation, and continuous improvement.

• Assist with resource planning, recruitment, succession planning, and capability enhancement activities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be an Australian Citizen.

• Should be currently residing in Canberra.

• Preferably possess an existing Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) clearance, or be willing to acquire and maintain one.

• Extensive experience in Solution Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, or Technology Leadership roles.

• Demonstrated ability to lead architecture in complex, multi-vendor, enterprise-scale environments and engage with significant software partners.

• Experience as a lead architect, account architect, or chief architect for strategic clients.

• Strong foundation in cloud platforms, application modernisation, software engineering, integration and API architectures, digital platforms, and data services.

• Excellent communication skills with a track record of engaging and influencing senior client executives.

• Strong commercial acumen with experience in supporting large pursuits, business cases, and account growth initiatives.

• Proven experience in leading architecture governance and assurance activities.

• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.

• Experience within Defence, Government, Critical Infrastructure, Energy, Utilities, or similarly regulated sectors is highly desirable.

• A Bachelor’s degree in technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred.

• TOGAF, SAFe, Azure, AWS, or equivalent architecture certifications are preferred.

• Familiarity with modern cloud and platform ecosystems.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements, including options for remote work and adjustable work hours.

• Opportunities for career advancement and diverse professional growth programs.

• Access to certifications in technologies such as AWS and Microsoft Azure.

• A safe and inclusive work environment.

• Participation in staff-led community groups.

• Support for access requirements or adjustments during the hiring process for individuals with disabilities.