Solution Architect

Solution Architect

Job Location: South Australia (Flinders Street)/Melbourne Central Office/ NSW

We work in a thriving sector - one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world's most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.

Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

 Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow - shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space - there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect who thrives on solving complex business challenges through innovative technology solutions. This role is ideal for a strategic and hands-on architecture professional with proven experience designing and delivering end-to-end solution architectures, defining technology roadmaps, and leading architecture initiatives across complex enterprise environments.

As a key member of the technology team, you will be responsible for shaping solution strategy, creating future-state architecture roadmaps, and ensuring technology investments align with business objectives. Working closely with business leaders, product owners, delivery teams, and technical specialists, you will translate business priorities into scalable, secure, and maintainable application architectures.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence technology direction, drive architectural modernisation, and lead the evolution of enterprise applications from current to future state.

The job location is flexible, it can be Melbourne, NSW or SA based. We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.

 Core Duties:

• Lead the design and delivery of end-to-end solution architectures for complex business and technology initiatives.
• Develop and maintain technology architecture roadmaps, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives and enterprise technology direction.
• Partner closely with business stakeholders, product owners, and delivery teams to understand business capabilities, requirements, and future growth opportunities.
• Translate business requirements into practical, scalable, and secure architecture blueprints that support both immediate and long-term objectives.
• Assess current-state applications and define future-state target architectures, including migration and transformation strategies.
• Design solution architectures spanning applications, integrations, data, infrastructure, security, and cloud platforms.
• Create and maintain architecture artefacts, including solution designs, reference architectures, architectural decisions, standards, and governance documentation.
• Lead technical evaluation and selection of technologies, platforms, and architectural approaches to support business outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, modernise, and optimise technology landscapes while reducing technical debt.
• Define and promote architecture principles, standards, patterns, and best practices across project teams.
• Support architecture governance processes, ensuring solutions meet enterprise standards, security requirements, and strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with delivery teams throughout the project lifecycle to ensure successful implementation of architectural designs.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies and industry trends, providing recommendations that drive innovation and business value

About YOU

• Tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience as a Solution Architect within complex enterprise environments, delivering end-to-end technology solutions that align business objectives with strategic technology outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing application and solution architecture roadmaps across large-scale transformation initiatives.
• Strong ability to understand complex business problems and translate them into practical, scalable, and sustainable technology solutions.
• Proven experience acting as the bridge between business and technology teams, ensuring alignment between business strategy, operational requirements, and technical delivery.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with experience engaging and influencing business and technology leaders at all organisational levels.
• Experience guiding architecture decisions across multiple projects and programs while balancing business value, cost, risk, security, and technical complexity.
• Demonstrated success supporting delivery teams throughout implementation to ensure solutions achieve intended business outcomes.
• Proven ability to define current-state, future-state, and transition architectures for complex technology ecosystems.
• Experience designing solutions across cloud and on-premises platforms, including application integration patterns and modern architecture approaches.
• Strong understanding of enterprise application landscapes, APIs, integration frameworks, data flows, and system dependencies.
• Experience working within Agile and product-led delivery environments.
• Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain NV1

Why BAE Systems?

Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work - this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family - support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive

We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We support our veteran community through VetNet Australia, along with initiatives such as Reserve Service Leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program, and partner-supported programs.

We welcome applications from all candidates and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180 and recipients of the Benchmarcx Top Employer for Candidate Experience Excellence 2026. As members of the Circle Back Initiative, we commit to responding to every applicant.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team to discuss the support you may need. You can also connect with us via Careers and Employment.

Security statement

Please note, as a defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain one. Further information regarding security clearances.