Solution Architect
Job Description
Translate business needs into structured, governed technical designs
Ensure alignment, traceability and delivery across stakeholders
Company Description
Showtime Consulting is a leading provider of Shielded Cloud and Digital Solutions. Based in Australia and New Zealand, we specialise in delivering secure, enterprise scale technology solutions across highly regulated environments. Our expertise spans cloud platforms, data engineering, and complex systems integration, supporting both commercial and government clients.
We partner with major organisations to deliver high impact programs that demand strong architectural capability, structured delivery, and close collaboration between business and technology teams. Our focus is on building trusted relationships and delivering outcomes that enable long term business value.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to join a complex delivery environment in Canberra. In this role, you will lead the scoping and design of complex technical solutions, working closely with business and delivery teams to translate requirements into structured, governed artefacts.
You will take ownership of High Level Designs (HLDs) and ensure solutions are clearly defined, aligned to business needs, and ready to support current and future program phases. This role requires strong engagement across stakeholders and the ability to balance delivery pragmatism with architectural rigour.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the scoping and design of complex technical solutions across program initiatives
Capture and translate business requirements into technical requirements, user stories, and design artefacts
Produce and own High Level Designs (HLDs) to support delivery and future program phases
Maintain traceability between business requirements and technical solutions (e.g. RTMs)
Work closely with delivery teams to ensure solution designs are understood and implemented effectively
Collaborate with stakeholders to align solutions with business objectives and constraints
Participate in architecture and governance forums, supporting design reviews and approvals
Identify risks, dependencies, and design considerations across solution architectures
Support continuous improvement in architecture standards, documentation, and delivery practices
What You’ll Need
Proven experience as a Solution Architect delivering complex technical solutions
Strong experience scoping and shaping technical deliveries in enterprise environments
Demonstrated ability to capture business requirements and translate them into structured, governed artefacts
Hands-on experience producing HLDs, technical requirements, user stories, and traceability artefacts (e.g. RTM)
Strong understanding of end-to-end solution design and delivery lifecycles
Ability to work across business and technical stakeholders to drive clarity and alignment
Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly
Experience working in regulated or complex environments is highly desirable
Ability to balance architectural quality with delivery timelines and constraints
Why Join Us?
Shape solution design for complex, high impact delivery programs
Work closely with senior stakeholders across business and technology teams
Join a consulting culture focused on quality architecture, governance, and delivery outcomes
Benefit from strong engagement continuity and long term delivery opportunities
Due to the nature of this role, applicants must be Australian Citizens with an active NV2 clearance.
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