Senior Solution Architect - Contract - Brisbane

Requirements

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Solution Architect with 10+ years of experience to design and deliver scalable, secure, high-performing enterprise solutions leveraging Microsoft Azure, AI/ML capabilities, .NET Core, and microservices architecture. This role will bridge business requirements with technical solutions and lead architecture decisions.

Key Responsibilities

· Define end-to-end solution architecture for enterprise applications on Azure cloud

· Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and resilient architectures

· Design cloud-native applications using micro services, APIs, and containers

· Lead Azure-based solution design across compute, networking, storage, and security

· Drive cloud migration, modernisation, and optimisation initiatives

· Architect AI/ML-driven solutions and guide PoC to production implementations

· Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and governance

· Ensure performance, security, scalability, and compliance

Required Skills & Experience

· 10+ years of IT experience with strong exposure to solution architecture

· Expertise in Microsoft Azure

· Strong experience with .NET Core and API development including integrations

· Experience in micro services architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

· Experience in AI/ML or intelligent automation solutions

· Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, and cloud automation

· Strong understanding of distributed systems and architecture patterns

Preferred Qualifications

· Azure certifications

· Experience with Azure AI services

· Exposure to event-driven architectures and streaming platforms

· Experience in Agile/DevOps environments

Key Competencies

· Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

· Excellent communication and stakeholder management

· Leadership and mentoring capability

· Ability to drive strategic decisions

Duration: 06 Months and possible extension

Eligibility: Australian/NZ Citizens/PR Holders only