Government Contract12 month contract + 2x 12 month extensionsQLD, WA, ACT, VIC, NSW, NT, SA, TASHybrid Arrangement
We are seeking an experienced Application Architect / Technical Lead to play a key role in a Azure cloud modernisation program. You will translate architecture into scalable, secure and practical solutions while providing hands-on technical leadership across application development, cloud engineering and legacy system modernisation. Working across technologies including Azure, C#/.NET, Python, Angular, APIs and DevOps practices, you will collaborate with architects and delivery teams to build resilient, future-ready platforms and drive engineering excellence.
Key Duties
Lead the design and delivery of application architecture solutions within a complex Azure cloud modernisation program.Translate high-level solution architecture into practical, scalable and secure application designs.Provide hands-on technical leadership across application development, engineering practices and architectural implementation.Develop and support modern applications using technologies including C#/.NET, Python, Angular and APIs.Drive cloud-native development practices, including microservices, event-driven architecture and Azure platform services.Support integration and modernisation of legacy systems into contemporary cloud environments.Collaborate with architects, data engineers and delivery teams to ensure solutions are secure, maintainable and fit-for-purpose.Provide technical guidance, code reviews and mentoring to uplift engineering capability.Champion DevOps practices including CI/CD,



Infrastructure as Code and automated deployment pipelines.Identify and resolve complex technical challenges across application, data and integration layers.
Essential criteria
Demonstrated ability to design and implement enterprise application architectures as well as translate high-level solution designs into implementable patterns, components and services. Strong ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly as well as influence and drive stakeholder consensus.Strong hands-on software engineering skills in C#/.NET , Python and modern web Frameworks (Angular), with experience applying SOLID principles, clean architecture and building secure, testable APIs and applications.Demonstrated experience designing and delivering Azure cloud-native solutions using microservices, scalability and event-driven patterns, and core services (compute, storage, networking, monitoring, identity).Demonstrated capability in data engineering, including designing and supporting data pipelines and models using Azure Databricks, Data Lake and SQL-based platforms. Familiarity with data warehousing techniques and integrating data across distributed systems, with a willingness to further deepen expertise in this area as part of the role.Experience implementing DevOps practices using Azure DevOps, including CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform), Repos and automated build and release processes.Ability to lead delivery across integrated legacy and cloud-native systems and deal with cross-system dependencies and complexity. Solid analytical and troubleshooting skills focused on delivering practical, implementable solutions.
*Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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