Solution Architect

At Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) our purpose is to 'open up the world for those who want to see'. Every day, we give people all around the world the opportunity to experience something really amazing – travel 

As the Solution Architect you'll be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing technical solutions that align with business objectives and IT strategies. You will ensure that IT systems, applications, and infrastructure are scalable, secure, and efficient, while meeting functional and nonfunctional requirements.

You'll be the link between the product managers and the engineering functions, playing a crucial role in driving adoption of security standards, as well as taking responsibility for networking, routing, switching and firewalling services within FCTG globally. 

If you enjoy collaborating with business stakeholders, IT teams, and vendors to translate business needs into practical, high-quality technology solutions, we encourage you to apply and join Enterprise Technology Services (ETS), our global technology team.  Play a key part in driving network initiatives forward

Day in the life:

• Design end-to-end solutions that meet business requirements and align with Enterprise Architecture standards
• Ensure solutions are secure, scalable, resilient, and cost-effective
• Define and document technical architectures, data flows, and integration points

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work with business stakeholders to understand needs and translate them into technical solutions
• Collaborate with project managers, business analysts, developers, and vendors throughout the project lifecycle

Technology Leadership

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development and infrastructure teams
• Evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations aligned with strategic goals

Governance & Standards

• Ensure solutions comply with Enterprise Architecture principles, security standards, and IT governance
• Maintain architecture documentation and support architectural review processes

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve system performance, reliability, and maintainability
• Contribute to IT strategic planning and road mapping activities

Project Support

• Support project estimation, planning, and delivery activities.
• Assist with issue resolution, risk identification, and mitigation strategies.

We'd love to hear from you if you have: 

• 7-10 years in IT architecture, with proven experience in solution design, integration, and implementation
• 5+ Years as a contract or vendor manager
• Strong focus on infrastructure architecture, particularly networks and telephony
• Good knowledge of principles such as design thinking
• Broad knowledge of IT technologies and vendors, coupled with the ability to promote and explain new developments to both technical and nontechnical audiences
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF), AWS/Azure Solution Architect,  Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), or relevant industry certifications

What you'll Enjoy:

Culture: you will be employed by an inclusive company that offers a team culture like no other in the industry - Flight Centre Travel Group Australia is proud to be a certified Great Place To Work Australia New Zealand Pty Ltd

Our People: FCTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people from racial, ethnic, or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability 

Development: Individualised Learning & Development pathway options

Access to 'LinkedIn Learning' for ongoing skills development: over 24,500 courses in over 20 languages

Exclusive Staff Discounts: Accessible via our employee-only portal with 350+ of Australia's leading retailers, health and wellness discounts, financial planning advice, employee share plan and more

Travel Discounts: Including family and friends - flights, hotels, tours, cruises, travel insurance and more

Brightness of Future: Career opportunities in a network of brands and businesses across the globe - we promote from within  

Corporate Health Discounts: Access exclusive discounts on health insurance plans for you and your family with our partner, BUPA, access to internal gym

Mental Health: Support and Employee Assistance Program for staff and family

Social: Regular awards nights, social team-building and industry events, with the opportunity to attend global conferences (Bangkok in

 Giving Back: Corporate Social Responsibility program supporting nominated charities through Workplace Giving, volunteering and fundraising; paid parental and volunteer leave

Sustainability: The protection of our environment is essential to the future of tourism, as a leading travel group, we have made efforts to affect positive change to the environment