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About Us

Founded in the Queensland outback in 1920, Qantas has grown to be Australia’s largest regional, domestic, and international airline. Qantas has a range of subsidiary businesses that support the overall operations of the Group. The Qantas Group’s main business is the transportation of customers and freight using two complementary airline brands — Qantas and Jetstar — operating regional, domestic, and international services.

Job Description

Company Benefits including Travel from day one! 
Multiple opportunities for Solution Architects (Mobile, Payroll, Payments & Personalisation OR Integration and Automation)
Permanent, full-time (Hybrid) position based in Mascot

We’re constantly evolving, and this means the opportunities for our people are endless. In every role there’s the opportunity to embrace personal development and career growth, ownership of projects, and the ability to make an impact. Technology and Data is a big part of how we continue to pioneer our way forward. 

The Solution Architect is responsible for developing end-to-end technology solution architectures for Qantas Group Technology projects. They lead the development of project solutions and the navigation through architectural stage gates while taking ownership of project solutions ensuring they align with Enterprise and Domain strategies.

Broader responsibilities will include owning the technical engagement and ultimate success around specific implementation of projects and developing a deep understanding and specific expertise of technologies as well as a broad know -how around how applications and services operate.

The core responsibilities of this role will be:

Lead the technical design processes, workshops ensuring stakeholder co -ordination
Design end-to-end technology solutions for projects to meet specific business requirements
Provide technical expertise to project teams and external vendors for end -to-end solutions, ensuring all facets of the designs and technologies are integrated
Develop and maintains collaborative relationships, networks and alliances with internal clients, external providers and suppliers
The long-term success, viability and ROI for the solutions depend upon well architected solutions

What you will bring to the role:

Bachelors degree in Information technology
TOGAF 9 Certificate
Extensive experience in enterprise scale solution delivery
Strategic business acumen with understanding of organisation strategy and ability to design technology to delivery that strategy
Proven ability to complete and run to schedule, manage risk and within budget
Strong demonstrated track record as a Solution Architect
Experience in Solution/System architecture
Experience in agile and traditional methodologies
Experience with Cloud technology
Enterprise Application Integration and/or Service Oriented Architecture
Proven experience in working with stakeholders
Strong communication skills are essential
Team player with experience leading and collaborating across-teams to ensure successful delivery of solutions
Strong conceptual and analytical skills demonstrating outside-the-box problem solving skills
Experience with design of solution requirements for a range of business areas
Technical mastery in a least two technology areas relevant to the airline business

Additional experience and skills:

We have a number of open Solution Architect roles. Whilst we value versatility and cross-skilling, if you have existing aviation experience or deep experience in one or more of the below areas then that is also considered advantageous:

Mobile Solution Architect:

Experience with front-end mobile app development, especially Swift, React native or progressive web app technologies
Experience with mobile app non-functionals such as SSO, API integration, offline sync, accessibility, version control, web app analytics and performance optimisation
Experience in UI/UX design and working with end users and business stakeholders

Payroll Solution Architect:

Experience with Payroll, Rostering, Award Interpretation and Work Force Management solution architecture, design and delivery oversight
Experience with data migration, restoration and recovery solutions
Experience with Workday processes, integration and data migration is desirable

Payments & Personalisation Solution Architect:

Experience with Payments, Collections and Settlements
Experience in architecting solutions related to new payment technologies, NPP, payment orchestration and payment service provider integrations
Sound understanding of PCI handling in complex integrated application environments
Experience in technology transformation and data migration initiatives

Integration and Automation Solution Architect:

Experience with various integration patterns and technology
Experience using or administering API gateways, micro-services, Kafka streaming platforms, Apache Airflow
Experience with Blue Prism or other robotic process automation tooling

There are many different opportunities across our team, which means you’ll be able to grow both personally and professionally at Qantas. While you may start in this role, we’ve got a great track record of supporting our people to take their career in so many different directions, the destinations are endless.   

The Qantas employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel.  

We love to travel: Enjoy heavily discounted air travel within Australia and across the globe, both for you and your family and friends, as well as exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays. 
We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including 18 weeks paid parental leave and the option to purchase additional paid leave for eligible employees.  
We’ll give you access to thousands of rewards: Through our partnerships we can offer you discounts across shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, leisure and entertainment. You can also take advantage of our salary packaging program including motor vehicles, eligible portable electronic devices and professional memberships.  
We’ll support your wellbeing: Whether it’s learning to better support your own and others’ mental health, our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan.

Qantas is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. By coming to work for us, you’ll be part of an organisation that encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation. 

Be part of something special and play your part in the Qantas story – get in touch today! 

Applications close on the 7th of May

What You Should Know About Solution Architect, Qantas Group

Join Qantas as a Solution Architect in Sydney, Australia, and be a part of something special! At Qantas, we pride ourselves on our rich heritage, being Australia’s largest airline with a legacy spanning over a century. As a Solution Architect, you will lead innovative technology solutions that enhance our operations and travel experiences. Imagine being at the forefront of designing end-to-end solutions that not only meet our business needs but also align with our enterprise strategy. In this permanent, full-time position based in Mascot, you'll collaborate with diverse teams to ensure successful project delivery and build strong relationships across our organization. With multiple roles available, you have the chance to focus on areas like Mobile, Payroll, Payments & Personalisation, or Integration and Automation. You’ll be responsible for conducting workshops, guiding technical design processes, and providing expertise to both internal project teams and external vendors. What’s more? We celebrate personal development and career growth, so whether you're an expert in cloud technology, enterprise application integration, or have experience in agile methodologies, your skills will shine here! With a host of incredible company benefits including travel discounts from day one, flexible leave options, and a supportive work culture that values diversity, there’s no limit to how far you can go with Qantas. If you're ready to make a significant impact and soar to new heights in your career, we want to hear from you. So why not take the leap and apply today?

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What does a Solution Architect do at Qantas?

As a Solution Architect at Qantas, you'll design and develop end-to-end technology solutions for various projects, ensuring they align with the company’s enterprise and domain strategies. You will lead technical discussions, coordinate with stakeholders, provide expertise to project teams, and ensure projects are executed successfully while optimizing business outcomes.