IT Solutions Architect
Softtest pays pty ltdCanberra, Australia
Posted January 5, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Softtest Pays is a leading Australian technology and digital talent specialist that connects thousands of IT professionals with top-tier organisations each year. The firm offers IT staffing, technology recruitment and professional consultancy services, leveraging innovative and flexible sourcing strategies developed in close partnership with clients nationwide. Softtest Pays distinguishes itself through a strong commitment to ethical practices, workplace diversity, and personalised support for both candidates and contractors, supported by dedicated Contractor Care Consultants. Since 2009, the company has built a reputation for excellence, earning Defence Industry supplier status in 2021 and maintaining memberships with the Australian Computer Society and other industry bodies.
Job Description
The Business Solutions Branch is seeking an experienced IT Solutions Architect to support and assist in defining modern connected and digital services for DFAT, with a focus on integrating whole of government standards and initiatives and delivering a simpler modern customer experience.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience as a Solution Architect within a federal Department
- Proven ability to document Azure/.Net based architecture, solutions and processes up to secret level
- Experience leading and supporting a team of technical experts
- Multiple years of Microsoft.Net experience doing full stack development
- Strong understanding of the cyber landscape, and specific Australia Government requirements and best practices
- Ability to work under pressure, deliver business outcomes and work effectively as part of a team
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate pricing