Job Title:
Senior Solution Architect – Azure & Platform Engineering
Contract:
3-month contract | Possible extension | Immediate start
Working arrangement:
3 days per week in office
Location:
Perth CBD
Job Summary
Our client is a leading Australian critical infrastructure organisation responsible for delivering essential services to communities and businesses. With a strong focus on technology, innovation and digital transformation, the organisation is investing in modern cloud platforms and emerging technologies to support the next generation of its technology environment. They are looking for a Senior Solution Architect to join its Technology & Innovation function and play a key role in establishing current Platform Engineering capabilities and an Azure-based Innovation Sandbox. This is an exciting opportunity for an architect who enjoys working across cloud, platform engineering, architecture and innovation, and who can combine strategic thinking with hands‐on technical capability. The organisation is transitioning towards a Platform Engineering operating model, creating reusable platforms and capabilities that enable development teams to deliver products and projects more efficiently. As the Senior Solution Architect, you will help shape the platform strategy, technology standards and roadmap, while also supporting the design and establishment of a new Azure Innovation Sandbox. The sandbox will provide a secure, isolated environment for teams to experiment with emerging technologies, AI agents, prototypes and innovation initiatives without impacting the production environment. You'll work closely with Enterprise Architecture, Infrastructure & Cloud, Cyber Architecture, development teams, business stakeholders, external service providers.
Key Responsibilities
Define and evolve the
Platform Engineering architecture, roadmap and strategy
Help establish platform capabilities,



technical standards and technology stack
Define platform scope, boundaries, lifecycle and service catalogue
Work with Enterprise Architecture to align technology standards and platform direction
Translate business and technical requirements into high-level and detailed solution designs
Review and provide quality assurance across vendor solution designs and implementations
Provide technical direction and guidance to internal and external development teams
Design and support the establishment of an Azure Innovation / Developer Sandbox
Work with Microsoft and external technology partners to deliver the environment
Support Azure configuration and implementation activities where required
Assess new technology and innovation ideas and provide architectural recommendations
Ensure solutions align with security, governance, ICT standards and business objectives
Build strong relationships with stakeholders, suppliers and technical teams
Contribute to broader technology strategy, architecture governance and continuous improvement
About You
We're looking for a senior architect with a strong combination of Platform Engineering, Azure and Solution Architecture experience.
You will ideally have:
Strong experience in
Platform Architecture or Platform Engineering
Extensive
Microsoft Azure / Cloud Architecture
experience
A background in
Solution Architecture
, with the ability to translate requirements into practical technical designs
Experience defining platform roadmaps, technology standards,



capabilities and governance
Hands‐on understanding of Azure environments and cloud infrastructure
Experience working with external service providers, technology vendors or Microsoft partners
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
The ability to challenge and quality‐assure technical designs while working collaboratively with delivery teams
Good understanding of security and governance principles in enterprise environments
A practical, hands‐on approach rather than purely strategic or governance‐focused experience
Experience within utilities, energy, mining, government, critical infrastructure or other highly regulated environments would be advantageous, but is not essential.
If you are a Senior Platform Architect, Cloud Architect, Azure Architect or Senior Solution Architect with strong Platform Engineering experience, we'd love to hear from you.
Casual Loading
Please note for all
Australian
based contract and temporary roles only, the pay rate is inclusiveofmandatory 25% casual loading. This excludes permanent and fixed term roles.
Due to current Victorian labour hire licence restrictions, Hudson is not advertising, offering or accepting applications for contract, temporary or labour hire roles that are based in Victoria or otherwise connected to Victoria. This includes contract, temporary or labour hire roles where the candidate resides in Victoria, even if the role is based in another state. These restrictions do not apply to permanent or fixed term employment opportunities.
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📌 Senior Solution Architect – Azure & Platform Engineering (Perth)
🏢 Hudson Au
📍 Perth