Solutions Architect

DUTIES

- Develop and maintain the application and technology architecture for specific business functional areas in compliance with the enterprise architecture;
- Provide oversight on the architecture and design of applications within a line of business;
- Participate in assignments concerning development of target conceptual and logical architectures for applications;
- Participate in project and design reviews to evaluate and ensure that the design being applied meets policies, principles, and standards;
- Review and align product choices to avoid redundant effort and ensure that enterprise architecture standards are met;
- Stay abreast of new and innovative trends in the solution architecture discipline; and
- Provide technical advice to other ISB staff and participate in skills transfer as required and mentor junior staff.

WISH LIST

- Software project management knowledge.
- Understanding of workflow optimisation methods and technologies.
- Experience with online collaboration tools including Extranet.
- Knowledge of delivery of IT services across an international deployed network.
- Knowledge of systems used for the delivery of international aid programs.
- Experience in enterprise resource planning tool implementation.

SELECTION CRITERIA DUE 8 APRIL 2013 - IMPORTANT: ALL OF THE NUMBERED CRITERIA BELOW MUST BE ADDRESSED INDIVIDUALLY AS PART OF YOUR APPLICATION

- Demonstrated ability to visualise, articulate, plan and document complex technical problems, solutions and concepts for commercial-off-the-shelf and custom built applications.
- Sound experience in technology, application and information architecture, service oriented architecture, relational databases and data warehousing, network design.
- Sound understanding of business and technology trends and capabilities.
- Demonstrated experience in architecture and technical design documentation both conceptual and logical.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with senior management, business users, 3rd party vendors and technical staff.
- Ability to work both individually and as part of a team of professionals with a diverse range of skills.

Australian citizenship and a current NV1 clearance are essential for you to be able to apply for this position.

Please quote reference #19709 when enquiring about this position.