Enterprise Architect - Cloud and Infrastructure

Let’s create a more sociable future together

At Endeavour, we’re totally into what we do. With a portfolio that includes Dan Murphy’s, BWS, ALH Hotels, Pinnacle Drinks and more, we love to bring people together. Together we share our passion for our products and industry; it’s what inspires us to dream big, and continue to create new experiences for our customers and teams across Australia. If you thrive on positive energy, we want to meet you!

• Bring your passion and feel the energy 
• Hybrid ways of working - 3 days work from office and 2 days work from home
• Location - Melbourne or Sydney

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Enterprise Architect - Cloud and Infrastructure to join our dynamic team. The Enterprise Architect - Cloud and Infrastructure will play a crucial role in providing the technical leadership and strategic direction for the technologies, standards, processes and architectures for all related cloud and on premises services, inclusive of infrastructure, networks and security architecture directions, standards, roadmaps, patterns and methodologies for all business systems, solutions and technologies. As a thought leader you will develop relationships, and articulate requirements which includes forming a holistic view of the strategic goals, objectives and requirements of the organisation, and translating these enterprise-wide cloud architectures into blueprints, target state architectures for guiding and influencing program outcomes across the Endeavour Group. 

Sound good? Read on.

Here is a taster of what you can expect in this role:

• Architecture Development: Develop the cloud and on premises architecture services, inclusive of the infrastructure, networks and security in alignment with the broader enterprise architecture team practice and its operating and governance processes.

  • Develop the cloud architectures and standards for the organisation, enabling the strategic business goals and objectives to align to technology outcomes, and providing high level strategic advice for future cloud initiatives and its investments in IT business systems and business solutions.

  • Define and design the cloud and infrastructure architecture platforms and business solutions to meet the identified organisational needs within the overarching program roadmap and program architecture, and act as the technical implementation lead for the program and for each related program initiative and/or stream, and to also advance the cloud architectures for the program, and to also include new capabilities to meet future requirements.

• Technical Leadership:  Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the software development lifecycle.

  • Work with the internal program and project resources; such as other enterprise architects, program and solutions architects, developers and development teams to develop and then implement proposed enterprise-wide cloud, inclusive of infrastructure, networks and security architectures and solutions within agreed timeframes, ensuring the architectures align with the organisations' enterprise-wide process, rules and standards.

  • Liaise with third parties and other vendors and act as the lead technical representative for the enterprise-wide cloud inclusive of infrastructure, networks and security initiatives advocating architectural outcomes, advising third parties and vendors on data and information architecture business systems, and solutions utilisation and adoption.

• System Integration: Design and implement cloud, inclusive of infrastructure, networks and security architecture business solutions to connect various systems and applications, ensuring seamless interoperability amongst the Endeavour Group and potentially Woolworths Limited (WOW).

• Performance Optimisation: Identify performance bottlenecks and architectural weaknesses, and propose solutions to optimise system performance and scalability.

• Risk Management: Assess technical risks associated with proposed cloud business solutions and provide mitigation strategies to ensure project success.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with clients, project managers, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment of cloud and infrastructure architectures to technical solutions with business objectives and requirements.

• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, design documents, and best practices guidelines.

• Monitor and Maintain: Review and report to the stakeholders and customers on enterprise-wide cloud architecture major programs and strategic project delivery against agreed commitments and adjust activities as necessary.

Now let’s talk about you: 

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

• At least 5 years experience working as a Cloud Architect defining infrastructure/networks and security architectures, such as Azure, and/or Google cloud and hybrid services, or working in a similar capacity.

• At least 5 years experience working as an infrastructure Architect focusing on the on premise technologies covering EUC, Server, Network and Security technologies.

• Experience in the following technologies/frameworks:

  • Zachman and/or TOGAF

  • ITIL, ITSM and/or COBIT

  • Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

  • Digital technology and development;

  • Service Oriented Architecture (SOA).

• Experience with distributed management and analytics in cloud and hybrid environments. Also an understanding of a variety of data access and analytics approaches (for example, microservices and event-based architectures).

• Experience in the use of integration solutions to solve business problems in large complex organisations.

• Understanding of industry trends and emerging technologies, such as digital, Artificial Intelligence (A.I.), Machine Learning (ML), Deep Learning (DL), and Robotic Process Automation (RPA).

• Strong awareness and understanding of hardware, networks, software technologies and applications.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail.

• Knowledge of emerging technologies, digital solutions, cyber security, and IT industry market trends.

The benefits are good too! 

• An exclusive discount card for our ALH Hotels pubs & accommodation, BWS, Dan Murphy’s and other Endeavour Group brands. Through our partnership with Woolworths, you'll also enjoy discounts at Woolies supermarkets and BIG W 
• As a valued member of the team, your health and wellbeing is our top priority. You will have access to a range of free services to help you live well and support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• Endeavour Group is full of opportunities - use our dedicated learning and development options to grow an idea, yourself, and your career. This is just the start, so dream big
• Find out more about our range of benefits and discounts here

At Endeavour, we value being a workplace where everyone’s welcome - if you meet a number of the requirements (and not all), we encourage you to apply.

We are together creators

With a portfolio that includes Dan Murphy’s, BWS, ALH Hotels, Pinnacle Drinks and more, Endeavour Group is big on sociability. Together we create the moments that bring millions of people together. And together we have more fun, create more opportunities, and score a lot more goals. We’re serious about creating a safe, inclusive and fun place to rock up to where equal opportunity is key, and flexibility is part of how we roll.  

We’re all about creating a more sociable future - for our customers and each other. If this job excites you - and you’re close-enough on the requirements, reach out, we’d love to hear from you.

You can learn more about working with us on LinkedIn or at endeavourgroupcareers.com.au.

Our Talent Team and Hiring Leaders kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Endeavour Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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