Solution Architect – Remote

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2600, Australia • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • Extensive experience designing and assuring complex enterprise or government technology solutions.
  • Translate business, functional and non-functional requirements into end-to-end solution architecture.
  • Ensure alignment with enterprise standards, security controls, data obligations and government requirements.

Role Type

Anywhere • Permanent • Full-time • Senior Manager

Pay Rate

$160,000 AUD – $250,000 AUD (Annum)

Description

About Reason Group

Reason Group is an Australian business and technology services firm helping government and regulated enterprises become faster, safer, and simpler. We specialise in digital transformation, business improvement, technology delivery, and AI-enabled solutions that help organisations navigate complexity and deliver better outcomes. As a trusted partner with deep expertise in government and regulated environments, we work alongside our clients to design, build, and deliver practical solutions that create lasting value.

The role

The Solution Architect defines secure, scalable and supportable solutions that connect business needs with enterprise architecture and delivery constraints. The role provides technical leadership from discovery through implementation and assures alignment across teams and suppliers.

Key responsibilities

  • Translate business, functional and non-functional requirements into end-to-end solution architecture.
  • Develop architecture options, recommendations, diagrams, integration patterns and decision records.
  • Ensure alignment with enterprise standards, security controls, data obligations and government requirements.
  • Lead technical workshops and communicate complex design decisions to varied audiences.
  • Guide delivery teams, review technical outputs and manage architectural risks and dependencies.
  • Balance user needs, delivery speed, cost, operability, reuse and technical debt.
  • Support estimates, proposals, technology evaluation and transition into operations.

What you will bring

  • Extensive experience designing and assuring complex enterprise or government technology solutions.
  • Strong knowledge of integration, cloud, data, identity, security, infrastructure and application architecture concepts.
  • Ability to produce clear architecture artefacts and influence both executives and technical specialists.
  • Relevant cloud, platform or architecture certification such as TOGAF is desirable.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients and colleagues.
  • Sound judgement, initiative and the ability to manage competing priorities in a changing environment.
  • A collaborative, respectful approach and willingness to support work beyond immediate responsibilities when needed.
  • Commitment to quality, confidentiality, security, workplace policies and client compliance requirements.
  • Curiosity about emerging technology and openness to using approved AI tools responsibly to improve outcomes.

Why join us

  • Advance your career working on meaningful and varied projects with great people.
  • Enjoy a people-first culture focused on wellbeing, fun and happiness.
  • Be part of a growing, sovereign Australian technology business.
  • Work in an innovative environment where you can own your work, think differently and create impact.
  • Join an inclusive workplace where we celebrate our diversity and you feel like you belong.
  • Access professional development and clear pathways to learn, grow and be mentored by our leaders.
  • Be handsomely rewarded for performance.

Company Overview

We are a homegrown Australian digital services firm that specialises in the personalisation of government.​ Our purpose is to make government easier for those that deliver it and the people it serves. We partner with you to unlock opportunities within the unique complexity of our Australian government landscape. ​ Our team brings both hearts and smarts to the table. We are diverse and deeply experienced and to put it plainly, we care. We don’t play around the edges; we get to the heart of the problem to ensure we’re in it for the right reasons. We want to know what makes you tick and how we can make an impact. ​ Our approach is personal. We tailor our methodology to every client’s individual needs, rather than fitting your needs to our approach. We embed ourselves seamlessly in your space, to see projects how you see them. Success is achieved through empathy, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering no matter what.