Solution Architect

Job Overview

Shape solutions that solve real-world problems

As a Solution Architect at Octave, you'll turn complex customer challenges into practical, scalable solutions. You'll lead solution design from concept through delivery, working closely with customers and internal teams to ensure every outcome is secure, sustainable, and aligned to business goals. You'll become a trusted expert in Octave's products and services, using your technical depth and solution-focused mindset to guide architecture decisions, improve delivery outcomes, and uncover new opportunities for innovation. Just as importantly, you'll help customers connect strategy with technology—translating business needs into clear, actionable solutions that create lasting value.

This is a highly collaborative role. You'll partner with customers, delivery teams, developers, and business stakeholders to design solutions that balance business priorities, technical excellence, and industry best practice. The selected candidate needs to be based in Melbourne. A National Police Clearance is required for this position.

Responsibilities

What you'll do

Become a subject matter expert across Octave's products, services, and marketsDesign end-to-end solution architectures that address customer needs and business objectivesLead the selection, design, and specification of solution components, considering security, performance, scalability, integration, and user experienceCreate solution architecture artefacts using Octave's standards and frameworksGather, analyse, and document business and technical requirementsTranslate customer challenges into practical, value-driven Octave solutionsPresent solution designs, demonstrations, and technical recommendations with clarity and confidenceReview technical documentation to ensure quality, consistency, and alignment with standardsProvide high-level effort estimates to support bids, proposals, and opportunity assessmentsSupport presales activities, including software demonstrations and customer engagementsIdentify emerging market trends, customer needs, and new solution opportunitiesContribute to architecture standards, governance practices, and continuous improvement initiativesParticipate in architecture peer reviews and technical decision-making forumsAct as a strategic advisor to customers and stakeholders throughout the project lifecyclePartner with development teams to align solution designs with product capabilities and delivery approachesSupport issue resolution across the software development lifecycleEnsure architectural principles, standards, and governance controls are applied consistentlyBalance technical excellence with commercial realities, proactively managing risks and dependenciesShare knowledge, mentor colleagues, and strengthen capability across the business

Education / Qualifications

What you'll bring

Qualifications & Experience

Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related disciplineExperience designing and delivering enterprise software solutionsProven background in solution architecture, business architecture, or related disciplinesExperience in presales, including software demonstrations, RFIs, and RFP responsesKnowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or equivalentStrong understanding of service-oriented and integration-based architecturesExperience selling, architecting, and delivering cloud-based solutionsWorking knowledge of Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies; SAFe experience is advantageousExperience delivering complex enterprise projects in high-availability or mission-critical environments is highly regardedExposure to Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), Mobile Computing, or public safety technology solutions is an advantageExperience modelling business processes, requirements, and solution designs using industry-standard tools and techniques

Technical Skills

Strong enterprise architecture and solution design capabilityKnowledge across cloud platforms, with Azure experience preferredExperience working with .NET, databases, APIs, integration technologies, and web-based applicationsUnderstanding of infrastructure concepts, including servers, storage, networking, firewalls, load balancers, and routingAbility to work across software, infrastructure, data, and integration domainsSolid understanding of software development methodologies, testing practices, and delivery frameworksTechnical knowledge of modern programming and computing technologies

Stakeholder & Communication Skills

Able to connect business strategy with technical solutionsComfortable engaging with both technical and non-technical audiencesSkilled at simplifying complex ideas and building stakeholder confidenceStrong presentation, facilitation, and consulting skillsExcellent written communication, including solution documentation and recommendationsAble to influence outcomes and build alignment across diverse stakeholder groupsExperience working with global teams, vendors, and external partners

About Octave

Octave provides mission-critical software that empowers organizations to make informed decisions across every stage of the asset lifecycle - Design, Build, Operate and Protect - where performance, safety, and reliability are non-negotiable and failure is not an option.

Turning complex operational data into actionable intelligence, Octave connects expertise, real-world conditions and enterprise-scale insight to improve performance, resilience and incident response where it matters most.

Octave has more than 7,000 employees in 45 countries. Learn more at octave.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

Why work for Octave?

All in. Always forward. That's the way we do things around here. We put trust in our people because we believe it's the best way to unleash potential, bring ideas to life, and keep moving ahead. And it's why we're committed to creating an environment that's truly supportive, providing you with the resources you need to support your ambitions, no matter who you are or where you are in the world.

Everyone is welcome

At Octave, we believe that diverse and inclusive teams are critical to the success of our people and our business. Here, everyone is welcome. As an inclusive workplace, we don't discriminate. In fact, we embrace differences and are fully committed to creating equal opportunities, an inclusive environment, and fairness for all.

Respect is the cornerstone of how we operate, so speak up and be yourself. You're valued here.

Solution Architect

Job Location (Short): Melbourne, Australia

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Req Id: 3224

About Octave

Octave provides mission-critical software that empowers organizations to make informed decisions across every stage of the asset lifecycle - Design, Build, Operate and Protect - where performance, safety, and reliability are non-negotiable and failure is not an option.

Turning complex operational data into actionable intelligence, Octave connects expertise, real-world conditions and enterprise-scale insight to improve performance, resilience and incident response where it matters most.

Octave has more than 7,000 employees in 45 countries. Learn more at octave.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

Why work for Octave?

All in. Always forward. That's the way we do things around here. We put trust in our people because we believe it's the best way to unleash potential, bring ideas to life, and keep moving ahead. And it's why we're committed to creating an environment that's truly supportive, providing you with the resources you need to support your ambitions, no matter who you are or where you are in the world.

Everyone is welcome

At Octave, we believe that diverse and inclusive teams are critical to the success of our people and our business. Here, everyone is welcome. As an inclusive workplace, we don't discriminate. In fact, we embrace differences and are fully committed to creating equal opportunities, an inclusive environment, and fairness for all.

Respect is the cornerstone of how we operate, so speak up and be yourself. You're valued here.