Drupal

Solution Architect | $170k–$190k + super | Permanent | 100% Remote | Drupal architecture and delivery a MUST | Australian Citizenship a MUST to obtain baseline security clearance |

Our client is looking for an experienced and technically curious

Solution Architect

to join their team.

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 As a Solution Architect, you’ll design and shape secure, scalable, sustainable and supportable digital solutions across significant government and enterprise platforms.

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.

You’ll also play an important role in shaping AI-enabled solutions, ensuring emerging technologies align with appropriate architecture, security and governance requirements.

A strong practical background in Drupal architecture and delivery is essential.

What you’ll be doing

Lead solution architecture for complex government and enterprise digital projects, platforms and programs

Define end-to-end architecture across applications, integrations, data, cloud, DevOps, security and operations, with a core focus on Drupal

Lead discovery workshops, technical discussions, solution design and pre-sales activities

Translate complex business, user and technical requirements into clear architectural solutions

Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary delivery teams

Guide Technical Leads,



Developers and specialists while maintaining accountability for the overall solution architecture

Identify and manage technical risks, dependencies, trade-offs and architectural decisions

Ensure security, privacy, resilience, accessibility and compliance requirements are embedded into solutions

Work closely with clients, executives, technical teams and delivery stakeholders

Assess emerging technologies and identify practical opportunities across cloud, AI, open source and digital platforms

Support delivery assurance, operational readiness and transition into support

What you’ll bring Essential:

Australian citizenship and current residence in Australia

Baseline security clearance, or eligibility and willingness to obtain one

Proven experience as a Solution Architect, Technical Architect or equivalent senior technical role

Strong experience designing and delivering complex digital, software or technology solutions

Strong practical Drupal architecture and delivery experience

Experience across Drupal architecture, configuration, content modelling, module selection, integrations and deployment

Experience across the full lifecycle — pre-sales, discovery, solution shaping, implementation, assurance and operational transition

Strong understanding of software architecture, system design, integration patterns and contemporary digital technologies

Experience designing secure, scalable, resilient and maintainable solutions

Strong API, integration,



data flow and distributed systems experience

Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Ability to influence and lead without direct line-management authority

Strong problem-solving, systems thinking and analytical capability

Ability to balance technical excellence with delivery realities, commercial outcomes and client needs

Nice to have Experience with any of the following would be highly regarded:

Australian Government or other highly regulated environments

AWS and cloud-native architecture

DevOps, CI/CD, containers and infrastructure as code

Vue, React, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML and CSS

Decoupled or progressively decoupled Drupal

CKAN and open data platforms

Rules as Code / OpenFisca

Generative AI, AI service integration or responsible AI

High-traffic, high-availability or event-driven platforms

Security architecture, privacy and information security

Performance engineering, resilience and disaster recovery

Data architecture and complex data integrations

Enterprise architecture frameworks and governance

Digital agency, consultancy or skilled services environments

Why join? You’ll be joining a values-driven organisation committed to delivering meaningful digital outcomes.

Benefits include:

$170k–$190k + super, with some flexibility

Flexible working hours

Opportunity to purchase additional leave

Work-from-home allowance

Career development and professional growth

A diverse, supportive and genuinely passionate team

A strong culture of continuous improvement, innovation and learning

A transparent, open-source-focused environment

The opportunity to work on digital services that have meaningful impact

Applicants must have Australian Citizenship.

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