Company Description

Markham Consulting provides advisory and implementation services across business continuity, risk management, enterprise architecture, AI readiness and business transformation. Our work also includes strategic analysis, business expansion and relocation, and virtual CIO support.

Markham has helped deliver improvements across multimillion-dollar operations and continues to expand its capabilities and experience across industries. Our approach is informed by ISO 22301, ISO 31000, ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO 45001. We use business process modelling, enterprise architecture and digital twins to examine how organisations operate and plan changes across their people, processes and technology.

Our consultants work with clients from the initial assessment through to design, implementation and ongoing advice. We value professional judgement, clear communication and responsibility for the quality of our work.

Role DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Enterprise Solution Architect to join our network of independent consultants for client engagements.

You will work with clients and Markham’s consulting team to assess existing systems, understand business requirements and design solutions that support the client’s operating needs. Your work will cover business applications, systems integration and data flows, with responsibility for architectural decisions throughout design and implementation.

The role combines client advisory with technical delivery oversight. You will explain options and trade-offs to business leaders, provide direction to implementation teams and help clients make informed decisions about their technology.

Assignments will be offered as client projects arise. Scope, duration, availability and on-site requirements will be agreed before each engagement.





Key Responsibilities

- Assess existing applications, integrations and data flows, identifying technical limitations, dependencies and operational risks.
- Lead client workshops and translate business requirements into solution designs, architecture documentation and implementation plans.
- Evaluate technology options and recommend platforms and integration approaches based on business needs, cost and delivery constraints.
- Design application, data and integration architectures, including interfaces between existing systems and proposed solutions.
- Work with relevant specialists to address security, business continuity, performance and support requirements.
- Contribute to proposals, project scoping and estimates, making assumptions and dependencies clear.
- Provide technical direction to developers and delivery partners, review proposed changes and resolve architecture issues during implementation.
- Support testing, deployment and handover, ensuring that documentation and support arrangements are in place.
- Contribute to ongoing reviews of implemented solutions and recommend changes as client requirements develop.

Qualifications and Experience

- Demonstrated experience in solution architecture, including the design and implementation of business systems and integrations.
- Experience working directly with clients, gathering requirements,



leading workshops and presenting recommendations to business and technical stakeholders.
- A background in software development, systems engineering or technical consulting, with the ability to guide implementation teams.
- Strong knowledge of APIs, integration patterns, middleware, data modelling and the movement of information between systems.
- Experience with enterprise applications such as ERP, CRM, workflow or business management platforms.
- An understanding of business processes and how changes to systems affect people, responsibilities and day-to-day operations.
- Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS or Google Cloud.
- The ability to assess technical trade-offs, document decisions and communicate recommendations clearly.
- A relevant qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Systems or a related discipline, or equivalent qualified experience.
- Experience with TOGAF, ArchiMate, Horizzon, ABACUS or comparable architecture frameworks and tools would be advantageous. Relevant platform certifications and experience in consulting or business transformation engagements are also valued.

What you can expect

We select consultants for their expertise, professional judgement and the quality of their work. At Markham, you will work directly with business leaders, take responsibility for your recommendations and contribute from initial assessment through to implementation.

Our engagements provide opportunities to apply your expertise in different business environments, broaden your commercial understanding and develop experience relevant across industries. We value people who bring independent thinking, challenge assumptions constructively and take pride in the work they deliver.

📌 Enterprise Solution Architect (Melbourne)
🏢 Markham Consulting
📍 Melbourne