Software Architect

Hands-on Software Architect ready to take the lead of our internal development team. Shape AC3's tech roadmap and work with expert IT teams.

• Step-up opportunity: move from experienced architect to team lead
• All your stakeholders are IT experts - challenging and rewarding environment
• Flexible working environment, training opportunities & awesome culture

About the company

AC3 is an Australian-owned Multi-Cloud Solutions Provider with offices in
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Auckland
, servicing 1,200+ customers across both private and government sectors.

Our expertise spans across:

• Cloud and infrastructure
• Cyber security
• Software and data integration
• ServiceNow

We're growing fast and we're proud of our down-to-earth, high-trust culture.

About the role

As a
Software Architect & Dev Team Lead
, you'll bridge the gap between IT architecture and operational delivery, working with internal customers who are highly technical IT professionals. This role is responsible for designing, right sizing, reviewing and overseeing the delivery of robust IT solutions to ensure it is aligned with AC3's business goals.

As an architect, you will be responsible for the strategy and roadmap of AC3 technology use - to ensure that it supports our product and service offerings to our customers, whilst also driving continual improvement to optimise productivity and costs through the technology adopted by AC3.

You will:

• Own the internal Technology roadmap and systems ensuring it aligns to business strategy and needs
• Partner with IT stakeholders to design and implement modern, scalable, and cost-effective solutions
• Evaluate and introduce new technologies, ensuring AC3 stays ahead of the curve
• Ensure architectural standards, patterns, and best practices are followed across systems and services
• In addition to designing solutions, actively engage in their implementation, guiding your team and participating in hands-on technical work to address capacity or capability gaps as required.
• Mentor, upskill, and identify development opportunities within the team to strengthen overall technical expertise

Skills & experience

We're looking for someone who thrives on complex technical challenges but also wants to grow as a leader.

• 10–15+ years in the Industry with a strong experience across Software Architecture
• Experience in taking business challenges and translating them into suitable technical solutions.
• Previous experience mentoring or leading technical teams highly regarded (open to someone eager to step into a leadership role)
• Deep hands-on experience with cloud-native architectures, integration, APIs, automation frameworks, data modelling and governance methodologies. Java development, AWS Lambda function, microservices, etc.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to simplify and deliver pragmatic solutions
• Experience working with and influencing other IT professionals at a senior level
• Industry certifications highly regarded (ITIL and Agile/Project Management, AWS, Microsoft, etc.)

Benefits

• Be part of an award-winning IT Services Provider
• AWS Premier partner, Microsoft Gold & Tier 1 CSP partner
• Leadership opportunity while staying hands-on with technology
• Shape AC3's internal technology direction and roadmap
• Work directly with highly skilled IT experts — challenging, fast-paced, rewarding
• Mature team environment with a high level of engagement
• Strong investment in training & upskilling
• Convenient Sydney CBD or Melbourne CBD location with modern offices... great vibe
• Hybrid working environment - genuine flexibility
• Company perks including lifestyle discounts, salary packaging, and monthly half-day Fridays
• Fun, collaborative team with plenty of social events
• $180,000-$190,000 package/year + bonus + allowances

Culture

People here have real relationships that go beyond work, and maintaining our awesome culture is a top priority at AC3. We believe it's important that everyone is heard and treated with respect, whether you have the next big idea or simply a question.

We keep it real and live by the 3 AC3 ways:

• Work Wise
  – As one AC3, we put our combined skills to work to ensure we do more good, for much less. All in service of our customers and each other.
• Work Humble
  – As a team, we bring our authentic selves to the world of tech. It's our down-to-earth, humble nature that makes us unique and easy to work with.
• Work Honest
  – We're here to do an honest day's work, individually and as a team. We're constantly looking for opportunities to take the initiative and implement practical solutions.

We'd love for you to experience the AC3 way for yourself

Every position at AC3 will require to undergo a National Police Check.