- 12-month contract + possible 24-month extension
- Federal Government Agency
- Canberra, ACT Location
About the company Karlka Recruiting Group has partnered with a Federal Government Agency to engage a Lead Microservices and AI Technical Architect.This position is located in their busy Canberraoffice for an initial 12 month contract with a possible 24 month extension.
About the PositionThe Lead Microservices and AI Technical Architect will provide technical leadership across cloud native, microservices and AI-enabled platforms. They will influence architecture decisions, drive modern engineering practices and support capability uplift through knowledge transfer and governance.
Duties
- Design cloud native platforms
- Lead AI solution delivery
- Drive platform modernisation initiatives
- Establish engineering standards
- Mentor multidisciplinary technical teams
Requirements/Skills
- Australian Citizenship Mandatory
- Microservices architecture experience
- AI engineering delivery experience
- DevSecOps and CI/CD expertise
- Enterprise transformation leadership
Benefits working with this Client
- Long term contract opportunity
- Competitive rates negotiable
- High-impact architecture leadership role
Advantages working with Karlka Recruiting Group
- Weekly pay
- Ongoing support: Pre, during and post placement
- Dedicated consultant per contract
- Employee Assistance Program available
- Our agency supports Indigenous communities
How to Apply Apply now to be considered for submission to our client by 9am 14/09/2026
Consultant: Te ArohaEmail for questions only:
[email protected]
*Please apply through this portal. Any applications through email may be missed. Nyiyaparli and other Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussion.
Applications received after the due date may be considered for similar roles.
📌 Lead Microservices & AI Architect (Canberra)
🏢 Karlka Recruiting Group
📍 Canberra