Solution Architect and Development Manager

About the Opportunity

This is a unique opportunity to take the lead on technology architecture, software development and digital transformation at Centurion.

We’re looking for an experienced Solution Architect & Development Manager to lead our Software Development and QA team while shaping the architecture and technology roadmap for our core business systems.

You’ll combine people leadership with hands-on technical leadership, working across architecture, application development, integrations, Azure and emerging technologies.

You’ll have genuine influence over how we build, integrate and modernise technology across a growing national logistics business.

 

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead, mentor and develop our Software Development team, building capability and succession planning.
• Provide technical leadership across the full software development lifecycle.
• Own and evolve the architecture of Centurion’s internally developed core systems.
• Design scalable, secure and supportable solutions aligned to our technology strategy.
• Lead third-party system integrations across APIs, messaging, events, batch and data integration.
• Drive the development of a modern technology stack across Angular, .NET and REST APIs.
• Lead Microsoft Azure solution design and cloud-readiness initiatives.
• Establish modern engineering standards across development, testing, CI/CD, environments and releases.
• Identify opportunities to simplify our technology landscape and progressively retire legacy systems.
• Partner with Product Owners, business leaders, cybersecurity, infrastructure, data and project teams.
• Manage technical risks, dependencies, architecture decisions and delivery plans.
• Lead vendors and technology partners where required.
• Drive application performance, reliability, observability and disaster recovery.
• Embed secure-by-design practices across our development and technology environment.
• Explore emerging technologies, including AI and agentic solutions, and identify practical opportunities for the business.

 

What You’ll Bring

You’re a senior technology professional who enjoys solving complex problems, leading people and turning business requirements into practical technology solutions.

You’ll ideally bring:

• 10+ years’ experience in software engineering, solution architecture or enterprise application delivery.
• Proven technical leadership and people management experience.
• Strong knowledge of Agile software development and modern DevOps practices.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, C#, .NET, Angular, REST APIs and SQL Server.
• Experience with Entra ID, OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect.
• Strong understanding of application architecture and system integration.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Experience establishing engineering standards and development practices.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly.
• Experience with transport, logistics, supply chain or other operationally critical systems is highly regarded.
• Experience migrating on-premise environments to Microsoft Azure is highly desirable.

 

Why Join Centurion?

• Shape the technology roadmap of an established Australian business.
• Lead and grow a skilled Software Development team.
• Play a key role in our Azure and application modernisation journey.
• Work across diverse technology, integration and transformation projects.
• Make a real impact on systems supporting a national logistics operation.
• Join a business with a long history and a clear focus on its future.

 

About Centurion

Centurion is a leading Australian logistics company, founded in 1971, with a nationwide network supporting customers across Western Australia, Queensland, Northern Territory, New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria.

 

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re ready to lead a development team while shaping architecture, cloud and technology transformation, we’d love to hear from you.

Click Apply Now or contact recruitment@centurion.net.au for more information.

Centurion is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and First Nations People.

Please note that we do not accept applications from recruitment agencies. Direct applicants only.