Solutions Architect

Solution Architect Lead

Regional Australia Bank – Technology and Transformation

Full-Time | Permanent | Competitive Remuneration | Flexible or remote location

About Us

Regional Australia Bank is a customer-owned bank with a reputation for being flexible, personable, and making the complex simple. With roots in regional NSW and head offices in Armidale and Port Macquarie, we've grown to become one of the premier banking alternatives to the 'Big Four'.

Lead the Future of Banking Technology

Regional Australia Bank is seeking an experienced Solution Architect Lead to join our Technology and Transformation team. This senior position is responsible for shaping the architectural vision and ensuring seamless integration of solutions that support both current and future business needs.

Why This Role Matters

As the Solution Architect Lead, you will play a pivotal role in driving innovation and architectural excellence across the organisation. You will set standards, guide the design of solutions, and ensure our technology strategy aligns with the bank's long-term goals. Your work will enable Regional Australia Bank to remain a trusted alternative to the 'Big Four'.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and Govern Application Architecture Strategy & Standards:
  Develop and maintain architecture frameworks, principles, and best practices that support business objectives.
• Design
  cloud-native architectures
  on Azure
  , including App Services, Functions, and containerized workloads.
• Lead Software Development Lifecycle Practices:
  Oversee the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-level solutions, ensuring alignment with Agile methodologies and Azure DevOps practices.
• Provide Mentorship and Guidance:
  Guide and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Design and Oversee Enterprise-Level Solutions:
  Architect scalable, secure, performant and resilient solutions using Azure cloud technologies, including hybrid configurations and Resource Manager templates.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable architecture blueprints.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Evaluate existing solutions for opportunities to refactor, enhance, and align with evolving business and technology needs.

About You

You are an experienced IT leader who thrives on solving complex challenges and inspiring teams. You combine technical depth with strategic thinking and have a customer-focused mindset that ensures technology delivers real business value.

Key Technical Capabilities

1. API Integration & Microservices

• Designing and building secure REST APIs (OAuth2, OIDC, JWT), including the lifecycle management of APIs.
• Hands on experience in designing and developing API integration services using .NET, Java, Typescript.
• Designing and Implementing API gateways using Azure API Management.
• Experience with microservices (Docker, App Container, Kubernetes, AKS) and event-driven patterns (Event Grid, Kafka).

2. Azure Cloud & DevOps

• Hands-on delivery with Azure App Services, Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Key Vault.
• CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps (YAML) and Git standards.
• Infrastructure-as-Code using Bicep.
• Strong observability skills with App Insights and Log Analytics.

3. Data Engineering & Management

• Building ETL/ELT pipelines with Azure Data Factory.
• Data processing via Synapse or Databricks (Spark).
• Data governance, lineage, and security using Purview aligned with APRA CPS 234.

4. Security, Compliance & Risk (Banking Focus)

• Familiarity with APRA standards, CDR requirements, and secure data handling.
• Implementing encryption, secret management, and identity controls (Entra ID).
• Working within compliance-driven delivery frameworks common in Australian banks.

5. Solution Architecture & Delivery

• Producing HLD/LLD, integration patterns, sequence diagrams, and cloud architecture.
• Hands-on prototyping and technical troubleshooting across API, cloud, and data layers.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams (security, operations, business).

**Bonus Capability **

Core Banking Experience:
Exposure to Ultracs core banking system with Universe (U2) Database. Understanding of core transaction processing, account management, batch operations, and integration patterns with legacy banking systems.

Interested?

For more information, contact:

Bijith Varghese, Head of Technology and Security