Solution Architect

Company Description

Technology is our how. And people are our why. For over two decades, we have been harnessing technology to drive meaningful change.

By combining world-class engineering, industry expertise and a people-centric mindset, we consult and partner with leading brands from various industries to create dynamic platforms and intelligent digital experiences that drive innovation and transform businesses.

From prototype to real-world impact - be part of a global shift by doing work that matters.

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and highly experienced technical leader with outstanding client-facing skills. As a hands-on technical leader with a growth mindset, you will be passionate about object-oriented programming, advocate for human-centred design, and guide best practices in development. You will take ownership of architectural decisions, mentor a team of talented engineers, and contribute to the evolution of innovative platforms and robust solutions for our renowned clients.

Perth presents a unique opportunity to shape both our technical direction and team culture as we expand across Australia and the wider APAC region. This role is perfect for a seasoned engineer who thrives on leadership, knowledge-sharing, and fostering a collaborative and high-performing development environment.

This is a full-time, Perth-based position that involves in-office collaboration with our clients

Responsibilities:

• Architecture & Solution Leadership:
• Own end‑to‑end solution architecture (requirements, constraints, non‑functionals, quality attributes).
• Design service/API and integration architectures using modern patterns (microservices, event‑driven, SOA).
• Produce/govern architecture artefacts (diagrams, ADRs, models) and ensure delivery alignment. Drive PoCs/MVPs to de‑risk assumptions.
• Engineering & Delivery:
• Lead a multi‑disciplinary squad (~10).
• Provide reference implementations, code reviews, and tackle complex integrations.
• Enforce engineering excellence: clean code, testing strategy, secure‑by‑design, observability, performance and reliability.
• Promote DevOps practices.
• Client, Pre‑Sales & Collaboration:
• Run discovery and design workshops; make trade‑offs explicit and manage risk transparently.
• Shape technical proposals and estimates; support handovers.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to internal communities.
• Ways of Working:
• Agile, incremental delivery with engineering governance (quality gates, security, architecture conformance).
• Hybrid collaboration with clients; onsite time as needed.

Qualifications

Essential

• Bachelor's degree level or holds a relevant professional qualification, I.e. Bachelor of IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering and may have additional post Graduate qualifications
• 10+ years of experience in delivering quality software solutions
• Exceptional client-facing communications skills, both written and verbal
• Experience defining organization-level IT strategy and roadmaps
• Expertise with architecting, designing, delivering large systems implemented in one or more popular technology stacks (including those based on Javascript, .Net, Python, etc).
• Very strong object oriented analysis skills
• Experience in consultative and pre-sales efforts, and shaping and running client engagements from a technical perspective
• Extensive experience in application architectures
• Can demonstrate exposure to a broad range of architectural patterns and styles (e.g. SOA, Microservices, Event-driven etc.)
• Experience in modernizing legacy architectures
• Knowledge of database architectures, data modelling, SQL and NoSQL approaches.
• Ability to conduct in-depth design reviews of large systems
• Experience crafting a broad range of Enterprise Architecture documentation, artefacts and models
• Experience working in Agile delivery projects, programmes and engagements
• Understanding of DevOps culture, practices and tools

Desirable

• Experience leading and directing an Enterprise Architecture function for a large organization
• Advanced degree in computer science or related field
• Proficiency in one or more modelling languages (e.g. UML, ArchiMate, BPMN etc.)
• Knowledge of functional programming in one or more languages
• Experience with one or more leading SaaS platforms such as , Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Exposure to offshore development using both agile and other delivery techniques
• In-depth knowledge with one or more complex technical domains, including Distributed Cache Solutions, Message Queuing, Master Data Management, Machine Learning, Big Data, Data Visualization, Augmented Reality, Internet of things, etc.
• In-depth knowledge of one or more cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure)
• Experience with Data Warehouse, ETL, dashboard, and associated reporting solutions is a big plus
• Experience with one or more CMS platforms such as Sitecore or others.
• Wide exposure to a variety of programming languages (Go, Rust, Ruby, etc)

Additional Information

Discover some of the global benefits that empower our people to become the best version of themselves:

• Finance: Competitive salary package, share plan, company performance bonuses, value-based recognition awards, referral bonus;
• Career Development: Career coaching, global career opportunities, non-linear career paths, internal development programmes for management and technical leadership;
• Learning Opportunities: Complex projects, rotations, internal tech communities, training, certifications, coaching, online learning platforms subscriptions, pass-it-on sessions, workshops, conferences;
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work and flexible working hours, employee assistance programme;
• Health: Global internal wellbeing programme, access to wellbeing apps;
• Community: Global internal tech communities, hobby clubs and interest groups, inclusion and diversity programmes, events and celebrations.

Additional Local Benefits

• Monthly Lifestyle Allowance: Contribution towards health and wellbeing activities like gym memberships.
• Novated Leasing: Pre-tax car leasing benefit for new and used cars.
• Loyalty Leave: Receive an additional day of leave on your 3rd, 4th, and 5th work anniversaries, accumulating up to a maximum of 3 extra days of leave per year.
• Inclusive Parental Leave Policy: 12 weeks of primary carer's leave and 4 weeks of secondary carer's leave.
• Work From Anywhere: In addition to our hybrid working policy, we also offer 20 days of working from anywhere per year. Ideal for an extended trip to get away from the city or visiting loved ones.

At Endava, we're committed to creating an open, inclusive, and respectful environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their best. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives—because we know that inclusive teams help us deliver smarter, more innovative solutions for our customers. Hiring decisions are based on merit, skills, qualifications, and potential. If you need adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know.