Solution Architect

Solution Architect

Your new team

Join the Architecture team within Technology Enterprise Services, where you'll work alongside experienced architects and technologists who are shaping the future of A&G's technology landscape. As part of this team, you'll provide thought leadership and expertise across the business, collaborating with analysts in business, technology, and security teams to ensure successful software delivery. You'll play a pivotal role in our cloud-first transformation journey, helping to migrate on-premises systems and develop evolutionary architecture that can adapt to meet business needs in an agile environment. This is your opportunity to make a real impact as we work towards our goal of being Australia's best insurer.

The role

As a Solution Architect, you'll be at the forefront of developing new product platforms at Auto & General, providing architectural guidance and technical strategy that bridges business needs with innovative technology solutions. You'll define technical roadmaps, assess solutions, and lead the evolution from as-is to to-be architecture states.

• Ensure alignment of new product development with both business and technical strategy
• Lead the migration of on-premises systems to a cloud-first approach
• Develop evolutionary architecture that can evolve to meet business needs in an agile environment
• Communicate architecture and plans to Directors, development teams, and business partners
• Provide internal consulting expertise on aspects of architecture and technical strategy
• Ensure development and projects comply with agreed standards and patterns
• Document, review and update architecture materials
• Assess technical solutions and recommend the best course of action
• Build consensus and articulate strategy across various stakeholders
• Support APRA compliance and contribute to A&G's regulatory framework
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to promote a strong risk and compliance culture

What experience you'll bring

• Demonstrated experience in software product development as an Architect on large complex systems
• Proven experience with containerised Java microservice and event-driven architecture patterns
• Strong knowledge of AWS features and how best to use them in designing solutions
• Experience in migrating on-premises systems to cloud environments
• Experience in defining technical roadmaps and architecture to build and deliver new software products
• Ability to distil complex business needs and technical change into clear direction
• Experience designing solutions that integrate multiple line of business applications
• Experience with digital application development for both online customers and internal business users
• Cloud-first thinking and evolutionary architecture development approach
• First-class interpersonal skills with ability to build consensus and articulate strategy
• Insurance or financial services knowledge desirable

Location

This role can be based in any of our South East Queensland offices:

Toowong — Close to a variety of public transport and easy parking options, the Toowong office has excellent end of trip facilities (including secure bike storage and showers), outdoor spaces and plenty of modern collaborative areas to work and connect with colleagues. Conveniently based at Toowong Village tower with views of the mountains and the Brisbane River, our location is only 4 km from the city and provides access to retail, restaurants and other amenities.

North Lakes — Offering convenient access to the Bruce Highway and close to public transport, our North Lakes office features modern collaborative workspaces, end of trip facilities, and a welcoming environment designed for connection and productivity.

Kawana — Located on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, our Kawana office provides a relaxed coastal working environment with modern facilities, collaborative spaces, and easy access to local amenities.

The benefits of working at A&G

Be rewarded — we recognise high performance and reward our people for their hard work through bonuses and other perks.
Work flexibility — with options to work from home up to two days per week after probation.
Options for leave — life happens, so we've got volunteer days, an additional paid 'ME' day, paid parental leave and the opportunity to purchase additional leave to cover all of the big stuff.
Grow with us — we've got learning and professional development opportunities to suit everyone.
Give back — our A&G Difference program gives you the power to change our community for the better through volunteering, fundraising and donation opportunities for causes that you're passionate about.
Take care of yourself — your wellbeing is important to us and our healthy mind and body hub, mental-health support and fitness discounts will help you be your best self.
Celebrate the wins — we love sharing our successes and celebrating together - join us and you've got a ticket to our many on-site events throughout the year, family fun days and annual celebrations.
Save money — as well as discounts on insurance products, we've teamed up with some incredible retailers, hospitality providers and others to bring you discounts on your purchases, no matter where you are in Australia.

About us

Auto & General (A&G) is the fastest-growing major Motor and Home insurer in Australia, providing insurance products and solutions to safeguard a brighter future for our customers and community. Our range of general insurance products including Car, Motorcycle, Home, Contents Pet and Travel products are delivered through our multi-award-winning brand Budget Direct and partnerships with leading brands - ING, Qantas, and Coles Insurance. We're excited about the future and we're always on the lookout for talented, passionate individuals who can help us achieve our goal of being Australia's best insurer! If this sounds like you, apply today.

Auto & General values individual differences and believes in fostering an inclusive culture that creates a great place to work for all.

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