Solutions Architect

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RFQ Opportunity
4 months contract
Melbourne Based

Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Solutions Architect with a strong background in cloud technologies, full stack development, integration, and analytics to support key digital transformation initiatives within a large government agency. The successful candidate will play a critical role in designing and delivering innovative, scalable, and secure ICT solutions across cloud platforms, reporting ecosystems, and housing systems operated by Homes Victoria.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of cloud-based ICT solutions aligned with business needs and government digital strategies.

• Evaluate complex stakeholder requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions, presenting options to senior management and executive stakeholders.

• Serve as a Principal Developer and later as a lead Architect, providing direction on software design patterns, development standards, and frameworks in medium to large-scale organisations.

• Deliver high-quality systems and solutions in agile development environments, applying modern DevOps and CI/CD practices.

• Design, build, and optimise enterprise-level reporting and analytics solutions, ensuring scalability and performance.

• Provide architectural oversight in projects leveraging SaaS CRM and Service Management platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics, Salesforce, Siebel, and ServiceNow.

• Identify opportunities for technical innovation and efficiency improvements across platforms and services.

Required Skills and Experience

Cloud & Development Expertise

• Proven experience in Microsoft Azure PaaS services (Web, API & Functions Apps, Azure SQL, etc.)

• Strong proficiency in Full Stack .NET development, including:

  • .NET 1.1 to 4.x and .NET Core 1.x to 3.x (C# mandatory)

  • Microsoft Enterprise Library or equivalent

  • Windows Communication Foundation (WCF)

• Experience with modern web technologies including HTML5, JavaScript, CSS, and frameworks such as AngularJS, Angular, and React

Integration and API Management

• Deep understanding of integration patterns, SOAP/RESTful APIs, SOA frameworks, and formats such as JSON and XML

• Hands-on experience with API security, usage policy definitions, and reusable service design

Reporting & Analytics Domain Knowledge

• Expertise in Business Intelligence and Reporting architectures, including Data Warehousing, Data Marts, ODS, Big Data, Analytics, and Data Science

• Proficient with Microsoft data and reporting tools, including:

  • Azure SQL

  • Azure Data Factory (ADF)

  • Azure DataBricks

  • Azure Data Lake (ADL)

  • SSIS and SSAS

• Working knowledge of BI and dashboard tools like Power BI, Tableau, QlikView, Qlik Sense, SSRS, and SAS Analytics

Business Application Experience

• Experience designing reporting solutions for CRM and Service Management platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics, Salesforce, Siebel, and ServiceNow

• Familiarity with Housing Systems operated by Homes Victoria is highly desirable

Security & Identity Management

• Solid understanding of network, security, and identity management practices within enterprise and cloud environments

Key Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels

• Strategic thinker with a deep understanding of emerging technologies and their application in the public sector

• Agile mindset, with proven ability to deliver iterative, high-value outcomes

• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with multi-disciplinary teams

Desirable Qualifications

• Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert)

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline

Why Fujitsu?
We are an organization with a strong set of values and a history of respecting fairness and equality, whilst promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. We constantly push ourselves to do better and strive to bring together a diverse mix of perspectives and talents in an inclusive environment, where we encourage our people to bring their full selves to work. We call this Be Completely You.

We put people first. We believe in the power of diversity to drive innovation and our AWEI (Australian Workplace Equality Index) Gold Employer status, and Rainbow Tick certification for LGBTI+ inclusion show that we value an inclusive culture.
We offer tailored career paths across our global organization to support your professional and personal growth.
Our customers trust us. We have an excellent reputation across the region and globally.
Best in-class reward and recognition programs, flexible work, volunteering leave, and more.
We live our values of aspiration, trust, and empathy, all day, every day.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
As an inclusive employer, Fujitsu aims to recruit a diverse range of talents to help us achieve our purpose. In line with our diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy, we highly welcome applications from women and gender-diverse people; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; Māori and Pacific people; LGBTI+ people; people with a disability; culturally and linguistically diverse people; veterans, Australian Defence Force (ADF) and emergency responders. Transgender and gender-diverse applicants can request a copy of our Frequently Asked Questions to assist with the recruitment journey.

If you don't tick every box in this job description, please don't rule yourself out. Research suggests that underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. We focus on hiring people who value inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage, and integrity, rather than ticking boxes so if this resonates with you, then please apply. For more information, please email careersapac@fujitsu.com.

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For Security Cleared Roles PLEASE NOTE:
Due to the inherent requirements of the role, candidates must be Australian Citizens and hold an Australian Federal Government Security Clearance. The role will or will likely involve access to controlled technology and must satisfy additional restrictions and requirements as a consequence of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and the Export Administration Regulations. As a consequence of these restrictions and requirements, applicants may be adversely impacted if they are not Australian citizens, are dual nationals, hold citizenship from proscribed countries, or are not of Australian national origin. Please refer to Discrimination (Fujitsu Australia Limited) Exemption 2017 (No 1) Notifiable instrument NI2020-672 (ACT).