Solutions Architect

6 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Chemist Warehouse Full time
Overview

Join to apply for the Solutions Architect role at Chemist Warehouse.

Chemist Warehouse is one of Australia's largest retailers, growing continuously year on year. With over 600 stores in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, China, and Dubai, and many more exciting locations to come, the secret to our success lies in our exceptional customer service paired with competitively priced quality products. We take great pride in being innovative and responsive to the changing needs and challenges of the current market.

About the role

As an IT Solutions Architect, you will be responsible for setting the strategic technical direction and leading the architectural design and implementation of complex, enterprise-level software systems. You'll ensure that all technical architectures across applications, platforms, and systems are robust, scalable, and aligned with overarching business and IT strategies. Combining deep hands-on expertise with visionary leadership, you'll drive successful project delivery while safeguarding long-term architectural integrity. A key focus will be maintaining alignment between technology and business objectives, striking the right balance between immediate project demands and the broader system vision.

Role Responsibilities
  • Lead the design of system architecture that meets current and future business requirements, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and performance.
  • Develop and maintain a multi-year technical roadmap that aligns with organizational goals, incorporating emerging technologies and innovation.
  • Ensure smooth integration of diverse technologies and applications across the enterprise ecosystem
  • Oversee the design and implementation of software solutions, ensuring architectural consistency and adherence to best practices across all project phases
  • Lead the architecture and design of distributed systems, including microservices, RESTful APIs, event-driven architectures, and service-oriented architecture (SOA) where appropriate
  • Identify potential technical risks early in the project lifecycle and develop mitigation strategies to address them.
  • Create and maintain comprehensive architectural documentation to guide both current and future development efforts.
  • Provide technical guidance and leadership to development teams, acting as a point of escalation for complex technical issues.
About You
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
  • 6+ years of experience in IT architecture or a related field, with at least 4 years in a solutions architecture role.
  • Proven experience in leading large-scale IT projects or programs of work, with a deep understanding of enterprise-level technology.
  • Experience in retail, healthcare, finance, e-commerce, or technology is preferred.
  • Expertise in architecture frameworks such as TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework), Zachman, or FEAF
  • Strong knowledge of cloud technologies (e.g., Azure, GCP), microservices architecture, API management, and DevOps practices.
  • Experienced with ERP systems, CRM platforms, Retail Point of Sales systems and data management technologies (e.g., big data, data lakes).
  • Proficiency in security architecture principles, ensuring systems comply with cybersecurity best practices.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to translate complex business needs into business capabilities and technology solutions.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels.
Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Information Technology
Industries
  • Retail

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