Solution Architect (Australian Citizen with Security Clearance)

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The Accenture Microsoft Business Group (AMBG) represents a strategic alliance combining Accenture and Microsoft’s strengths to expedite clients' digital evolution. This group provides comprehensive end-to-end solutions across cloud platforms, data and AI, security, and modern workplace environments, utilizing Microsoft technologies like Azure, Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, and Power Platform. Customized industry-specific services address diverse sectoral challenges.

Role Overview

We seek a Solution Architect to conceptualize and deliver innovative HR technology solutions leveraging deep technical and functional knowledge. As a subject matter expert, you will partner across multidisciplinary teams to drive key decisions and solve diverse challenges, ensuring outstanding outcomes for our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement tailored technology solutions focused on human resource systems.
• Collaborate with data architects to improve core HR applications.
• Manage release deployments including readiness assessments and user acceptance testing.
• Engage in and support audits involving security, compliance, and internal controls.
• Lead content configuration and enablement activities to introduce new product features.
• Coordinate with Sales Pursuit and Delivery teams to craft competitive solutions underpinning business cases.
• Design comprehensive end-to-end solution architectures addressing business, technical, and non-functional needs.
• Translate business and functional demands into scalable, secure, and maintainable designs.
• Define system components, integration methods, data flows, and technology standards.
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, delivery teams, and technical specialists to guarantee solution alignment.
• Create detailed documentation, including solution designs and implementation plans.
• Ensure compliance with security, performance, availability, and regulatory mandates.
• Produce and maintain architectural artifacts such as diagrams and design documentation.
• Review and approve technical designs and implementation strategies.
• Support teams during build, test, and deployment phases.
• Identify and manage architectural risks, dependencies, and trade-offs.
• Mentor team members on best practices for architecture and design.
• Continuously evaluate new technologies and approaches to enhance solution offerings.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of five years’ experience in Solution Architecture or senior technical design roles.
• Advanced expertise in solution architecture principles and practices.
• Proven experience designing intricate application and integration solutions.
• Strong knowledge of cloud computing platforms, application architectures, and system integrations.
• Proficiency working within Agile and hybrid delivery models.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experienced in producing clear, concise architectural documentation.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Able to balance business objectives, technical constraints, and delivery priorities.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.

Additional Advantages

• Expertise in requirements analysis methodologies.
• Skills in solution planning, costing, and pricing.

Mandatory Criteria

Applicants must be Australian citizens holding NV1 security clearance.

Learning and Development

Accenture provides comprehensive training programs covering business acumen, technical expertise, and professional skills development. Opportunities for specialization and skill enhancement are available through formal and informal training modalities including online, classroom, and team collaborations.

Employee Benefits

Accenture offers progressive benefits focusing on health, wellbeing, flexible leave options, and sustainability efforts designed to support work-life balance and personal success.

Diversity and Inclusion

Accenture is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where employees can authentically express themselves. Our policies encourage flexibility in work location and hours while maintaining equal employment opportunities. We actively remove barriers in recruitment and career progression and enforce strict non-discrimination guidelines. Adjustments for recruitment processes can be requested.