DWS is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect
to join a major enterprise
financial services environment
, supporting large-scale, business-critical platforms.
Experience within
wealth management, superannuation or broader financial services domains
is highly regarded. Formal architecture certifications (e.g. TOGAF), mainframe integration experience, and
advanced AI delivery experience across AWS and/or Azure
will be strongly valued.
This role will work closely with delivery teams, architects, engineers and senior business stakeholders to design and govern high-quality solutions across
complex financial services systems
.
Where:
Sydney CBD
Type:
Max Term
Start:
ASAP
Length:
12 months (with possibility of extension)
Style:
Hybrid; 2-3 days onsite
Salary:
Up to $225k (including super), dependent on experience
Key responsibilities include:
Development of solution designs aligned to enterprise IT strategy, architecture standards and
financial services governance requirements
Providing architectural leadership across solution delivery from analysis through to implementation
Assessing, articulating and recommending solution options for complex problem spaces
Preparing solution architecture documentation and artefacts for review and formal governance
Supporting solution reviews and contributing to architecture forums and standards
Identifying and resolving solution risks and issues during delivery
Engaging and influencing internal and external stakeholders in a
regulated enterprise environment
Ensuring solutions are secure, reliable, scalable, observable and cost-efficient
To be successful, you will bring:
Significant experience working as a Solutions Architect within




large financial services or regulated enterprise environments
Expert capability designing conceptual and applied architectures
Deep experience with cloud-native platforms and modern DevOps / CI/CD architectures
Strong hands-on experience designing and delivering AI-enabled solutions
, including AI agents, LLM pipelines or intelligent automation platforms
Strong experience across application and integration technologies
Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and business audiences
Robust stakeholder engagement and presentation skills
Solid understanding of IT architecture principles and SDLC processes
Relevant technology qualifications or equivalent experience
About Us:
Since ****, DWS has been helping organisations across Australia reimagine what's possible through technology, business, and management consulting. With offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, and Canberra, our 300+ locally based consultants bring deep expertise and fresh thinking to every project. We deliver end-to-end solutions spanning IT consulting, Staff Augmentation, Managed Delivery, Data & Analytics, Cloud, AI and Automation.
Our strength lies in our people; each consultant is carefully selected for their expertise, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Together, we deliver impactful solutions that drive innovation, efficiency, and long-term value. At DWS, we don't just meet expectations - we redefine them.
Applicants must hold Australian Citizenship, Permanent Residency (PR), or other permanent work rights - DWS are unable to sponsor or support visas.
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📌 Solutions Architect - Financial Services (Sydney)
🏢 Dws Group
📍 Sydney