Solutions Architect

Solutions Architect

Melbourne Victoria Australia

Can you turn a messy business problem into a data strategy that actually moves the needle Do you want to be in the room where decisions get made shaping the conversation framing the trade-offs and connecting technical possibility to real business value At InterWorks were looking for a Solutions Architect who leads with outcomes earns trust quickly and backs it up with deep technical credibility.

This is a senior client-facing role for someone who has done the hands-on data work and wants the strategic value-focused side of consulting. Youll own the most important client relationships shape solutions before a line of code is written and guide organizations from we have a data problem to heres the business case heres the roadmap heres the value well unlock. Success in this role shows up in business conversations trusted advisory and the technical outcomes you help clients achieve.

This role is based in our Melbourne Australia office. Remote work or telecommuting outside this location isnt available for this position.

Salary range commensurate with experience and qualifications.

What Youll Do

• Lead business value conversations with senior stakeholders uncovering the real problem framing opportunities in commercial terms and connecting data initiatives to measurable outcomes.
• Own the data solution design process from start to finish translating ambiguous business needs into clear pragmatic architectures and roadmaps clients can act on with confidence.
• Act as a trusted advisor and the senior point of contact across your engagements building long-term relationships that grow accounts and earn repeat work.
• Guide clients through complex data challenges balancing strategy governance and delivery realities to recommend the right solution not just the most technical one.
• Provide architectural direction across the full stack: cloud data platforms (Snowflake Databricks and similar) the cloud infrastructure that supports them (compute storage networking security and cost) and the AI capabilities layered on top.
• Architect and advise on AI and GenAI solutions from RAG and LLM-powered applications to ML pipelines and help clients separate genuine value from hype while planning for governance security and responsible use.
• Design cloud infrastructure architectures that are scalable secure and cost-optimised and translate infrastructure trade-offs into terms business stakeholders can act on.
• Mentor and elevate consultants and engineers raising the bar on how the team connects technical work to business impact.
• Roll up your sleeves to deliver work alongside our team of AI IT data analytics and strategy experts.

What Youll Need

Must-Haves

• 5 years of experience across data architecture data consulting or solution delivery including significant time in senior client-facing or advisory roles.
• A proven record of leading business value conversations and translating commercial objectives into data strategies and solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to design solutions and architectures that solve business problems not just technical ones and to explain the trade-offs clearly.
• Strong communication facilitation and stakeholder management skills able to hold the room with executives and technical teams alike.
• A solid technical foundation: high proficiency in SQL strong data modelling skills and a working command of modern cloud data platform architecture.
• Hands-on experience architecting on major cloud providers (Azure and/or AWS) including the infrastructure that underpins data platforms: compute storage networking security and cost management.
• A working command of AI and GenAI in an enterprise context (e.g. LLMs RAG ML pipelines) and a credible point of view on where it creates real business value versus hype.
• Experience with data governance compliance standards and enterprise data strategy extending to AI governance and responsible use.
• Proven experience with data lakehouse architecture including the storage and processing of semi-structured and unstructured file types.
• Understanding of pipeline infrastructure and cost monitoring and optimisation and the ability to frame these as business value.
• Confidence leading workshops and discovery sessions to gather requirements refine direction and build consensus.
• Adaptability and a problem-solving mindset in fast-paced and ambiguous situations.

What Wed Like You to Have

• Experience growing accounts and identifying new opportunities within existing clients.
• Familiarity with BI and visualisation tools (e.g. Tableau Power BI) and how they drive decision-making.
• Familiarity with modern data warehouses and cloud platforms (e.g. Snowflake Databricks).
• ETL tool experience (e.g. dbt Matillion Informatica Fivetran).
• Cloud certifications (e.g. Azure or AWS solutions/data/AI specialties).
• Hands-on experience delivering AI/GenAI solutions in production and proven support for data science initiatives.
• A degree in computer science IT a business discipline or a related field (preferred).

What We Offer

• Health Benefits: We take care of our people. That includes a strong health insurance subsidy through BUPA so you and your family are covered.
• Wellness Benefits: We want you to stay healthy. Employees get an annual allowance to spend on gym memberships sports activities or workout apps.
• Work-Life Balance: We offer a life balance allowance so you can relax and recharge whether with family or on your own.
• Tech Choice: Windows or Mac 13-inch or 15-inch Lightweight or heavy-duty You choose what works best for you. We also contribute toward standing desk equipment.
• Professional Growth: We invest in our people with ongoing training certifications and professional development to keep your skills sharp and your career moving forward.
• Community Impact: InterWorkers like to use their skills for good. Beyond our pro bono consulting work we support colleagues individual charitable passions with dedicated volunteer time off.
• Superannuation: Compulsory superannuation contributions are paid on top of your base salary in accordance with Australian legislation.

Why InterWorks

InterWorks is a people-focused tech consultancy that empowers clients with customized collaborative solutions and we love pursuing innovation alongside people who inspire us. Our approach to work and community is unique and unconventionaljust like usand thats the way we want it. The only thing missing is InterWorks we value unique contributions our people are the glue that holds our business together. Were always looking for the right people and we could be your perfect fit.