An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Technical Architect to join a respected not-for-profit organisation in Perth, dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of people across Western Australia. This is your chance to play a pivotal role within a supportive and purpose-driven technology team, where your expertise will directly contribute to pioneering social justice and empowering communities. As a Technical Architect, you will be at the forefront of shaping integration and data platforms, driving innovation through automation and AI, and mentoring a talented development team.

• Be part of a mission-led organisation that champions social justice and community empowerment, where your work directly supports people with disabilities, mental ill health, and older individuals.

• Enjoy flexible working arrangements and other offices, with a strong emphasis on personal growth, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning within a nurturing team environment.
• Take ownership of architectural roadmaps, lead the adoption of contemporary technologies such as AI and automation, and mentor others while contributing to meaningful change in the wider community.

What you'll do:

• Review and enhance platform architectures to ensure alignment with evolving technology trends and organisational needs.
• Troubleshoot issues related to platform availability and integrity, recommending and implementing effective solutions for recovery and remediation.
• Monitor emerging security best practices for platforms, planning and executing improvements that align with information security goals.
• Identify and manage cyber security incidents, overseeing response plans to recover from outages efficiently.
• Track platform performance and costs to deliver reliable, available, cost-effective services that meet business requirements.
• Own the architectural roadmap for integration and data platforms, recommending, designing, and implementing strategic improvements.
• Develop and promote best practice technology standards, patterns, and reusable frameworks across the organisation.
• Steward backlog management and sprint planning activities to ensure development efforts are prioritised according to organisational objectives.
• Communicate integration strategies clearly across teams while leading the implementation of innovative automation, AI, and data quality solutions.
• Mentor development team members in best practice design principles and delivery frameworks while supporting peer review processes.

What you bring:

• Demonstrated attitudes and behaviours that reflect commitment to organisational vision and values centred on inclusion and community support.
• Relevant qualifications in Computer Science or IT/Software Engineering coupled with at least five years' experience in similar roles involving solution architecture.
• Extensive knowledge of cloud computing environments (preferably Azure), software development methodologies, and modern architecture designs including data lakes, warehouses, and Power BI reporting.
• Proven experience with cloud-based integration solutions as well as public cloud IaaS, PaaS, SaaS offerings.
• Familiarity with DevOps processes such as continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), infrastructure-as-code approaches, release management protocols.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities combined with analytical thinking skills for researching technical solutions tailored to business needs.
• Excellent written communication skills alongside strong verbal abilities for translating complex scenarios into clear business language.
• A customer service orientation marked by proactive engagement with stakeholders along with keen attention to detail when managing multiple priorities.
• Self-motivation demonstrated by capacity to work independently as well as collaboratively within interdependent teams focused on shared outcomes.

What sets this company apart:

This not-for-profit organisation stands out through its unwavering dedication to social justice-placing people at the heart of everything it does. With a vision rooted in inclusivity where every person's contribution is valued equally regardless of background or circumstance, employees are empowered to make real differences daily. The culture is defined by collaboration: teams work together towards common goals while supporting each other's growth through training opportunities tailored around individual aspirations. Flexible working arrangements allow staff members greater autonomy over how they balance professional commitments alongside personal responsibilities-reflecting genuine respect for work-life harmony. Investment in contemporary technologies ensures employees have access to tools needed for success without compromising on ethical standards or safety protocols. Above all else lies an authentic sense of purpose: knowing your efforts help create communities where everyone can participate fully as active citizens brings deep fulfilment beyond traditional career rewards.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.

To apply please click apply or call Milena Wawrzyniak-Kalyanpur on +61 8 9266 0980 for a confidential discussion.