Job Description
Solution Architect, CHESS replacement, release 2 - 12 month FTC
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ASX: Powering Australia's financial markets
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Why join the ASX?
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When you join ASX, you're joining a company with a strong purpose – to power a stronger economic future by enabling a fair and dynamic marketplace for all.
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In your new role, you'll be part of a leading global securities exchange with a strong brand. We are known for being a trusted market operator and an exciting data hub.
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Want to know why we are a great place to work, click on the link to learn more.
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We are more than a securities exchange!
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The ASX team brings together talented people from a diverse range of disciplines.
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We run critical market infrastructure, with 1 in 3 people employed within technology. Yet we have a unique complexity of roles across a range of disciplines such as operations, program delivery, financial products, investor engagement, risk and compliance.
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We're proud to foster a workplace where diversity is celebrated and inclusion is part of our everyday culture. Our employee-led networks champion LGBTIQ+ inclusion, promote gender equality, accessibility and wellbeing, inspire giving and volunteering, and celebrate cultural and religious events, creating a sense of belonging for all. As an AWEI Bronze employer and member of the Champions of Change Coalition for gender equality, we're committed to a fair and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
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What You'll Do:
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You are a practitioner/team member of the Enterprise Architecture and Business Architecture Community of Practice (CoP).
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As a Solution Architect aligned to ASX Markets division, you will design and evolve the core systems that support trading, market operations, and regulatory obligations.
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The role involves working on reliable,



high-performance and low-latency platforms that are central to the functioning of Australia's financial markets.
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Working collaboratively, manage and lead the design and development of solution architecture across multiple large-scale projects. Represent and champion the solution architecture across governance forums and stakeholders.
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Provide technical leadership in the production of technical solution designs, high quality functional specifications and other
technical/documentation
as required.
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Be a key contributor and enable strong partnership across the other project delivery functions (Business Analysis, Delivery, Infrastructure, IT Service Ownership, Quality Engineering, Solution Engineering and Testing).
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Be accountable for solution architecture, leveraging internal enterprise platforms and vendor-based IT solutions, ensuring the solution aligns with the Enterprise IT Strategy and Enterprise Architecture principles.
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Work very closely with the Engineering team to ensure delivered systems align with the Technology architectural strategy and the principals relating to software integrity and reusability.
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Be an active member of the Enterprise Architecture and Business Architecture Community of Practice (CoP).
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What You'll Need:
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Must have
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Experience with the architecture of mission critical, high transaction volume environments.
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Experience in a markets trading within a financial services environment.
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Demonstrated communication skills, and the ability to view and explain technology from a customer perspective.
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Demonstrated Stakeholder Management and Engagement, with clear examples of working collaboratively to define solution architecture.
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Experience in developing solution architectures in a hybrid (legacy / cloud – SaaS, PaaS & IaaS) architecture environment.
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Experience with the full software development life cycle using traditional and agile methodologies.
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Experience in developing Non-Functional Requirements to support implementation of new or uplifting existing solutions.
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B.S. and / or M.S. degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent.
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Nice to have
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Understanding of networking infrastructure that supports low latency and high throughput trading environments.
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Strategy and architecture experience with legacy technology environments.
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Experience with Cloud Architecture and Cloud native design.
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High level analytical capabilities, applied to complex programs of work.
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Working knowledge of a fully integrated Exchange setting would be highly beneficial.
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Experience in the execution of high impact, enterprise-wide, strategic programs, and initiatives.
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Results orientated – understands what levers to pull to drive outcomes in a tightly regulated but changing environment.
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Naturally inquisitive – asks questions to ensure understanding.
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Confident decision maker – make straightforward decisions and know when to seek backup.
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If you need any adjustments during the application or interview process to help you present your best self, please let us know at
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We will arrange for successful candidates to have background checks, including reference and police checks, completed as part of the on-boarding process.
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To be considered for this position, candidates must be legally authorised to work in Australia on a permanent basis without any restrictions.

📌 Solution Architect, Chess Replacement, Release 2 - 12 Month Ftc (New South Wales)
🏢 ASX
📍 New South Wales