Application Architect

• Government Contract
• 12 month contract + 2x 12 month extensions
• QLD, WA, ACT, VIC, NSW, NT, SA, TAS
• Hybrid Arrangement

We are seeking an experienced Application Architect / Technical Lead to play a key role in a Azure cloud modernisation program. You will translate architecture into scalable, secure and practical solutions while providing hands-on technical leadership across application development, cloud engineering and legacy system modernisation. Working across technologies including Azure, C#/.NET, Python, Angular, APIs and DevOps practices, you will collaborate with architects and delivery teams to build resilient, future-ready platforms and drive engineering excellence.

Key Duties

• Lead the design and delivery of application architecture solutions within a complex Azure cloud modernisation program.
• Translate high-level solution architecture into practical, scalable and secure application designs.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership across application development, engineering practices and architectural implementation.
• Develop and support modern applications using technologies including C#/.NET, Python, Angular and APIs.
• Drive cloud-native development practices, including microservices, event-driven architecture and Azure platform services.
• Support integration and modernisation of legacy systems into contemporary cloud environments.
• Collaborate with architects, data engineers and delivery teams to ensure solutions are secure, maintainable and fit-for-purpose.
• Provide technical guidance, code reviews and mentoring to uplift engineering capability.
• Champion DevOps practices including CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code and automated deployment pipelines.
• Identify and resolve complex technical challenges across application, data and integration layers.

Essential criteria

• Demonstrated ability to design and implement enterprise application architectures as well as translate high-level solution designs into implementable patterns, components and services. Strong ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly as well as influence and drive stakeholder consensus.
• Strong hands-on software engineering skills in C#/.NET , Python and modern web Frameworks (Angular), with experience applying SOLID principles, clean architecture and building secure, testable APIs and applications.
• Demonstrated experience designing and delivering Azure cloud-native solutions using microservices, scalability and event-driven patterns, and core services (compute, storage, networking, monitoring, identity).
• Demonstrated capability in data engineering, including designing and supporting data pipelines and models using Azure Databricks, Data Lake and SQL-based platforms. Familiarity with data warehousing techniques and integrating data across distributed systems, with a willingness to further deepen expertise in this area as part of the role.
• Experience implementing DevOps practices using Azure DevOps, including CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform), Repos and automated build and release processes.
• Ability to lead delivery across integrated legacy and cloud-native systems and deal with cross-system dependencies and complexity. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills focused on delivering practical, implementable solutions.

*Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.