Job Description
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Drupal
Solution Architect | $170k–$190k + super | Permanent | 100% Remote | Drupal architecture and delivery a MUST | Australian Citizenship a MUST to obtain baseline security clearance |
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Our client is looking for an experienced and technically curious
Solution Architect
to join their team.
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If you get excited by solving complex problems, shaping technology decisions and designing digital solutions that make a genuine difference, this could be your next opportunity.
About the role n
As a Solution Architect, you'll design and shape secure, scalable, sustainable and supportable digital solutions across significant government and enterprise platforms.
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You'll work at the intersection of business needs, user experience and technology, turning complex requirements into practical architectural solutions. From pre-sales and discovery through to implementation, delivery assurance and operational transition, you'll have influence across the full digital delivery lifecycle.
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You'll also play an important role in shaping AI-enabled solutions, ensuring emerging technologies align with appropriate architecture, security and governance requirements.
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A strong practical background in Drupal architecture and delivery is essential.
What you'll be doing n
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Lead solution architecture for complex government and enterprise digital projects, platforms and programs
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Define end-to-end architecture across applications, integrations, data, cloud, DevOps, security and operations, with a core focus on Drupal
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Lead discovery workshops, technical discussions, solution design and pre-sales activities
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Translate complex business, user and technical requirements into clear architectural solutions
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Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary delivery teams
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Guide Technical Leads,



Developers and specialists while maintaining accountability for the overall solution architecture
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Identify and manage technical risks, dependencies, trade-offs and architectural decisions
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Ensure security, privacy, resilience, accessibility and compliance requirements are embedded into solutions
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Work closely with clients, executives, technical teams and delivery stakeholders
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Assess emerging technologies and identify practical opportunities across cloud, AI, open source and digital platforms
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Support delivery assurance, operational readiness and transition into support
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What you'll bring Essential: n
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Australian citizenship and current residence in Australia
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Baseline security clearance, or eligibility and willingness to obtain one
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Proven experience as a Solution Architect, Technical Architect or equivalent senior technical role
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Strong experience designing and delivering complex digital, software or technology solutions
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Strong practical Drupal architecture and delivery experience
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Experience across Drupal architecture, configuration, content modelling, module selection, integrations and deployment
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Experience across the full lifecycle — pre-sales, discovery, solution shaping, implementation, assurance and operational transition
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Strong understanding of software architecture, system design, integration patterns and modern digital technologies
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Experience designing secure, scalable, resilient and maintainable solutions
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Strong API, integration, data flow and distributed systems experience
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Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
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Ability to influence and lead without direct line-management authority
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Strong problem-solving, systems thinking and analytical capability
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Ability to balance technical excellence with delivery realities, commercial outcomes and client needs
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Nice to have n
Experience with any of the following would be highly regarded:
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Australian Government or other highly regulated environments
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AWS and cloud-native architecture
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DevOps, CI/CD, containers and infrastructure as code
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Vue, React, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML and CSS
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Decoupled or progressively decoupled Drupal
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CKAN and open data platforms
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Rules as Code / OpenFisca
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Generative AI, AI service integration or responsible AI
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High-traffic, high-availability or event-driven platforms
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Security architecture, privacy and information security
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Performance engineering, resilience and disaster recovery
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Data architecture and complex data integrations
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Enterprise architecture frameworks and governance
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Digital agency, consultancy or qualified services environments
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Why join? n
You'll be joining a values-driven organisation committed to delivering meaningful digital outcomes.
Benefits include: n
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$170k–$190k + super, with some flexibility
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Flexible working hours
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Opportunity to purchase additional leave
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Work-from-home allowance
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Career development and professional growth
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A diverse, supportive and genuinely passionate team
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A strong culture of continuous improvement, innovation and learning
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A transparent, open-source-focused environment
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The opportunity to work on digital services that have meaningful impact
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Applicants must have Australian Citizenship.
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📌 Solutions Architect (Drupal) (Victoria)
🏢 Cipher Recruitment
📍 Victoria