Senior Solution Architect - AEM

At VicRoads the work you do has real impact. Our work connects people and communities. We keep Victorians moving safely and smoothly today and help them be ready for tomorrow.

VicRoads empowers our people to learn and grow– focusing on impact and innovation. We reflect the diversity of Victoria and foster clever thinking to keep you and the community moving.

VicRoads is progressing too. In August 2022, we started on a new chapter when the Victorian State Government partnered with Aware Super, Australian Retirement Trust, and Macquarie Asset Management to operate registration and licensing services on its behalf.

We work collaboratively with the Victorian State Government to ensure we fulfill regulatory requirements, deliver State projects and safeguard customer data. The Victorian State Government retains sole responsibility for road access, infrastructure and safety.

Annual Salary Range: Up to $225,000 + Super  
Employment Type: Ongoing - Full-Time 
Usual Work Location: QV 180 Lonsdale Street CBD/ Work from home

Are you passionate about creating products and experiences that not only meet user needs but also captivate their hearts and minds? Are you excited about the challenge of balancing customer desirability with business viability, technology feasibility and broader business strategy to deliver exceptional experiences? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you! 

We are seeking a talented and driven individual to join our dynamic Technology Operations team. As a team member, you will play a pivotal role in working with our business and helping to support and provide engineering services to the digital platform.  You will work alongside a group of passionate professionals who are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that exceed customer expectations. 

Your team is part of the Technology division, a team that are truly collaborative and passionate, and work closely together to deliver outcomes that positively transform the way our customers use our services.  

About the Opportunity 

The Solution Architect will lead the architecture of AEM-based web and content platforms, designing scalable, reusable components and automated workflows. With strong expertise in software architecture and enterprise solution design, you bring hands-on experience with AEM 6.5+, Java, RESTful services, front-end technologies, and cloud platforms like AWS and Azure. You’re also skilled in modern DevOps toolchains, headless CMS, GraphQL APIs, and thrive in Agile delivery environments.

Reporting to the Lead Solution Architect, the Senior Solution Architect will deliver insight-driven commercial data solutions that enhance decision-making, efficiency, and revenue, while building and optimizing data models and pipelines for real-time & analytical use. The role will focus on ensuring all solutions are strategically aligned with the broader technology roadmap and business objectives, while delivering intuitive, reliable, and responsive platforms that elevate the customer experience.

• Solution Design & Architecture: You design and deploy secure, scalable solutions across cloud and SaaS platforms, integrating diverse systems to support both internal operations and customer-facing services. With a focus on commercial value, you architect data solutions and pipelines that deliver actionable insights, support decision-making, and align with strategic business goals, while continuously driving innovation and enhancing the user experience.
• Governance & Risk Management: Identify and mitigate architectural risks to ensure solutions are resilient, secure, and compliant. By establishing and implementing architectural standards, best practices, and governance frameworks, you ensure consistency and strategic alignment across all solutions.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with enterprise and solution architecture teams to ensure designs align with organisation-wide strategies, standards, and governance frameworks. By collaborating with business leaders, product managers, and technical teams, you translate business needs into robust, scalable architectural solutions that drive value and maintain strategic alignment.
• Leadership: Collaborate with a team of Solution Architects, fostering a cohesive and high-performing environment through active contribution and knowledge-sharing. Working across cross-functional teams, you provide guidance and education to build a strong, organisation-wide understanding of Commercial Data Architecture.
   

About you 
You are a seasoned technology professional with a strong foundation in solution architecture, backed by a bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field. You bring extensive experience designing enterprise-level systems, particularly within AEM environments, and have cross-functional exposure to cloud platforms like AWS and Azure, as well as SaaS products. You have a customer-first mindset, consistently designing intuitive, user-focused solutions that support both customer-facing platforms and internal systems.

Your deep understanding of architectural best practices, standards, and governance frameworks allows you to create scalable, strategic solutions that align closely with business objectives. You excel at building strong relationships across technical and non-technical teams and are skilled at communicating complex concepts in a clear, accessible way. With a passion for collaboration, you work effectively with cross-functional Agile teams and thrive in environments that embrace continuous learning, innovation, and modern delivery practices such as DevSecOps and human-centered design.

You may also hold a master's degree in a business or technology discipline and certifications in enterprise architecture frameworks like TOGAF or Zachman. Your analytical mindset, problem-solving abilities, and drive to stay ahead of industry trends make you a trusted advisor and valued contributor to any team.

Our culture 
Innovation powers progress, but it doesn’t come without support. To attract, retain, and develop talented people, we reward initiative and ingenuity, foster collaboration, and offer dynamic career development. At VicRoads, we embrace diversity and inclusion and we’re proud our workforce reflects the community we work for. 

What we offer 

• Salary packaging, Fitness Passport & discounts to hundreds of retailers
• Opportunities for professional and personal development 
• Flexible working arrangements and family-friendly practices, including 16 weeks paid parental leave  

How to apply 

We encourage applications from people of all genders, backgrounds and communities.

If you need any adjustments to our recruitment process or the role itself, please let us know when applying. 

Please submit your application via the “Apply” button.

For a copy of the Position Description please email talentacquisition@vicroads.com.au   

Unfortunately, applications cannot be accepted via this email.   

VicRoads is required to evidence your right to work in Australia and may ask for your consent to check records maintained by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection as well as records maintained by Victoria Police and VicRoads as part of the selection process. Information provided to VicRoads will be treated in the strictest confidence. Please note that due to legal requirements you must be predominantly located in Australia and for certain roles, predominantly located in Melbourne or Victoria.