Senior Solution Architect

This is a unique and exciting time to be a Senior Solution Architect in the Digital Products team at Western Power. We're transforming the electricity network ensuring a cleaner, brighter and more resilient energy supply for the next generation.  

We are looking for an experienced, motivated Senior Solution Architect who can work in a forward-thinking environment and collaborate with suppliers and our business colleagues. This is a permanent full-time role, based in our Perth CBD office.

Our technology delivery has commenced the transition to a ‘product’ model which closely aligns with business outcomes and allows for better collaboration with our colleagues throughout our business’ value chain.  

About your next role 

As the Senior Solution Architect, you will be primarily accountable for directing external service providers in the development of high-level and detailed technical designs for solutions and performing quality assurance on their outputs. This will be achieved by utilising subject matter expertise and knowledge of cloud services and infrastructure technology components used in Western Power.

This position possesses the expertise and experience to ensure that high-level and detailed technical designs satisfy business expectations and comply with Western Power’s Technology standards. The role also provides ongoing guidance to external and internal developers and configuration specialists during delivery.

 
What will you bring?  

• Bachelor’s degree or Post Graduate qualifications in Computer Science, Systems Analysis, or other related study, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience in managing and working with external service providers in the design and delivery of complex solutions.
• Extensive experience in solution architecture with significant experience in design and maintenance within a large ICT organisation

• Strong customer focus with commercial awareness and strategic thinking capability
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal and influencing skills in areas such as teamwork, facilitation and negotiation.

Our people are our priority

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and inclusive where all our people are valued and belong. We actively encourage applications from people of all genders, cultures and backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and racially marginalised groups, people with disabilities, young and mature age workers and the LGBTQIA+ community.

Check out our website for more information on our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, including our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan.

We are an employer of choice, offering our employees a range of benefits that include:

• Competitive salary plus 11.5% superannuation
• Flexible work arrangements that support part time work, flexible working hours and working from home arrangements
• Professional Development opportunities including training initiatives and study assistance.
• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme
• Access to five Employee Network Groups – which celebrate and communicate the diversity of our workforce and connect diversity and inclusion to our broader business activities.
• The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year.
• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership

Things to consider

Please note that the final stages of our recruitment process require completed Background & Assessment Checks. This includes a current police clearance (issued within the last six months), checks on documentation and references which verify your identity and qualifications, and a medical assessment.

Join us and play a part in powering the future of Western Australia. If you have the skills and are committed to our values… we will find a place for you!

To find out more about us please visit https://www.westernpower.com.au/about/

Applications close on 11th September 2024.

Does this sound like a journey you’re keen to be a part of? Express your interest by clicking the ‘apply’ button and sending us your CV.