Solutions Architect

Job Description

Summary

We are seeking a Solutions Architect to join the Architecture as a Service (AaaS) team within our central Solutions function. In this role, you will design robust, scalable, secure, and reliable full-stack solutions across diverse projects, while upholding the technical standards necessary for platform performance, compliance, and sustainability. Your ability to provide well-founded recommendations, grounded in sound engineering principles and data-driven insights, will be essential.

As part of the Service team, you will collaborate with multiple Development teams across the organisation, contributing to various products. Success in this role requires proactive engagement, strong communication skills, and an approachable demeanor. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on our product development and shape the future of our services.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with collaborators, Technical Product Owners, and development teams to define and detail the system's architecture.

• Ability to translate business requirements into clear designs and technical requirements covering all aspects of a full-stack Solution.

• Produce solutions that can be delivered incrementally and thoroughly testable.

• Create detailed diagrams to communicate system architecture, behaviors and interactions (e.g., sequence diagrams, activity diagrams and high-level designs).

• Work collaboratively within a team of architects, sharing knowledge and providing constructive feedback.

• Adhere to regulations, standards, and guidelines while providing valuable feedback on internal governance and processes.

• Document and maintain Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) to capture significant architectural decisions, including the context, options considered, decision rationale, and outcomes.

• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools to meet the needs of our solutions.

• Work closely with engineering teams to provide technical guidance and ensure the implementation of designs aligns with architectural specifications.

• Identify and address technical risks, challenges, and dependencies in the architecture and design process.

• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends and apply this knowledge to continuously improve our architecture and solutions.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience as a Solution/Software Architect specializing in web technologies.
• Experience with system modelling tools and diagrams (e.g., C4, UML).
• Practical development experience in web application development.
• Proficient in software architecture principles, patterns, and standard processes.
• Knowledge of how to incorporate design concepts into software development.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and cloud-native architectures.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture, API design, and integration patterns.
• Knowledge of event-driven architecture and messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, PubSub).
• Familiarity with OpenAPI and AsyncAPI for defining APIs, and exercising the APIs through appropriate tools (e.g., Postman).
• Knowledge of data modeling, databases (SQL and NoSQL), and database normalisation.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical collaborators.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically about technology solutions.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in the gaming industry, particularly in developing or supporting SaaS solutions.
• Experience within the Mobile Application development industry and a deep understanding of the inherent challenges.
• Knowledge of real-time systems, multiplayer game architectures, and player data analytics.
• Experience in security standards and compliance within software development.

Why Aristocrat?

Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games. We deliver great performance for our B2B customers and bring joy to the lives of the millions of people who love to play our casino and mobile games. And while we focus on fun, we never forget our responsibilities. We strive to lead the way in responsible gameplay, and to lift the bar in company governance, employee wellbeing and sustainability. We’re a diverse business united by shared values and an inspiring mission to bring joy to life through the power of play.

We aim to create an environment where individual differences are valued, and all employees have the opportunity to realize their potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ+ identity. EEO M/F/D/V

• World Leader in Gaming Entertainment

• Robust benefits package

• Global career opportunities

Our Values

• All about the Player

• Talent Unleashed

• Collective Brilliance

• Good Business Good Citizen

Travel Expectations

Additional Information

At this time, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the job posting location for this position on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.