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About the role

As the Principal Platform Architect reporting to the Manager, Integration, Data and AI/ML Architecture, the role provides senior architecture leadership across AGL’s cloud-first technology landscape. Azure is the primary cloud platform, supported by strong multi-cloud experience including AWS, SaaSplatformsand enterprise integration capabilities.

This role is significant now because AGL continues to invest significantly in cloud and SaaS platforms, but there is currently no dedicated Principal Platform Architect role providing end-to-end leadership across this space. The role will uplift platform strategy, simplify architecture, strengthen governance, improvereuseand ensure platform investments are secure, scalable,cost-effectiveand aligned to business outcomes.

What You’ll Be Doing

- Define and govern reference architectures, standards and guardrails across cloud, SaaS, integration, identity, networking,observabilityand automation platforms.

- Provide strategic architecture leadership across Azure,AWSand broader enterprise platform ecosystems.

- Partner with engineering teams to uplift platform engineering capabilities, automation practices and AI-assisted design and delivery approaches.

- Strengthen governance across cloud and SaaS platforms, including security, resilience, compliance, lifecyclemanagementand vendor oversight.

- Drive platform roadmap and investment decisions to maximise business value, reduce risk and improve operational efficiency.

- Lead architecture outcomes across complex transformation programs,



ensuring solutions are scalable,secureand aligned to enterprise standards.

- Engage with senior executives and business stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts into clear business recommendations and outcomes.

- Coach and mentor architects,engineersand delivery teams to improve architecture quality, consistency,reuseand delivery speed.

- Promote modern practices including infrastructure as code, DevOps,observabilityand service reliability engineering.

- Identifyemerging technologies and opportunities to continuously enhance AGL’s platform capabilities and architecture landscape.

What You’ll Bring

- Extensive experience in platform,cloudor enterprise architecture roles within large and complex organisations.

- Deepexpertiseacross Azure and multi-cloud environments, including AWS, Kubernetes, platform engineering,automationand infrastructure as code.

- Strong knowledge of SaaS and integration architectures, including API-led integration, identity federation, enterpriseplatformsand lifecycle management.

- Proven ability to define architecture strategies, reference architectures,standardsand governance frameworks that simplify delivery and improve reuse.

- Strong understanding of cloud security, resilience, compliance, risk management, zero-trustprinciplesand FinOps practices.

- Hands-on experience designing and operating enterprise-scale platforms with a focus on reliability,performanceand scalability.

- Demonstrated ability toleverageAI-enabled engineering and design practices to improve productivity,qualityand delivery outcomes.

- Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior executives and technical leaders alike.

- Strong leadership capability with experience coaching architects,engineersand delivery teams in complex environments.

- Proven success leading architecture outcomes across large transformation programs and navigating ambiguity to solve complex business challenges.





- Experience within the energy sector or other highly regulated, asset-intensive industries will be highly regarded.

- Relevant Azure,AWSand cloud architecture certifications areadvantageous.

We’dlove to see your applications by Thursday 17th September 2026.

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At AGL, we offer a wide range of benefits including:

- Flexible working: AGL offers a range of flexible working options including hybrid working and/or flexible hours.

- Staff discounts: Discountedenergyandsolar plans: Available for employees,familyand friends.

- Parental Leave: 20 weeks paid leave for the primary carer plus employer-paid superannuation on unpaid leave.

- Additional Leave: 1 week ‘Recharge Leave’ for eligible employees and salary sacrifice up to 6 weeksadditionalleave.

- **Wellbeing Programs:** Partnerships with Medibank and Fitness Passport and on-site health appointments (massage, skin checks etc.).

- AGL Shares: Up to $1000 as part of annual Share Reward plan and salary sacrifice up to $5000 of shares.

*Benefits may change over time and vary based on role type and location.

Inclusion at AGL

At AGL, we value diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. AGL is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants to share their lived experiences.

We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and respect the privacy of those who choose not to disclose. To learn more visit: www.agl.com.au/careers

AGL is proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.

Our pre-employment screening process includes a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a medical assessment if necessary.

The information provided as part of your application to AGL will be managed in accordance with the AGL Privacy Policy.

AGL does not accept agency submissions unless approval has been granted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team. Candidates submitted by an agency without approval will not be considered by AGL.

Location

Docklands VIC 3008

Job Family Group

Information Technology/Digital

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📌 Principal Architect – Enterprise Platforms (New South Wales)
🏢 Agl
📍 New South Wales