1 Solution Architect

⁠⁠⁠The Solution Architect will work across delegated Stream(s) to deliver fit for purpose Solution Architectures. This would include but not limited to working within a multidisciplinary team of Business Analysts, Program Architects, Project and Program Managers and Business Stakeholders.

A key focus area for this role will be towards the Bureau Applications transformation initiatives inclusive of the required supporting solutions for SDLC toolchains and testing services which form the initial priority.

The Solution Architect will play a leading role in the applications review assessments, defining solution architectures across the Bureau's application portfolio, establishing approaches to remediation, and support the planning for the remediation work effort.

The Solution Architect would be expected to drive a Solution Outcome in a consultative manner and produce deliverables that are in alignment with artefacts developed by the Bureau Architecture practise. Examples of Expected Deliverables:

Solution Architecture Description (frequent) Completion of this artefact, via inputs from various sources, consultation with relevant stakeholders and presentation at Architecture Review Group (ARG). This artefact includes but not limited to the following components:

• Conceptual Architecture
• Physical Architecture
• Integration with other systems
• Risks Issues and dependencies
• Deployment considerations

Technology Options & Position Papers (rare) This artefact includes but not limited to the following components:

• Analysis of a technology problem as directed by the Enterprise/Lead Architect.
• Market Analysis of emerging and current technology landscape
• Consultation with relevant Bureau stakeholders to gather current state

Vendor management as required in a System Integrator capacity to ensure Solutions provided by vendor integrate with existing architecture and technology frameworks

• Review of vendor solution documents and provision of formal feedback via feedback log.
• Resolution of feedback via consultative approach.