Lead Microservices & AI Technical Architect (Must have Baseline Security Clearance AGSVA)

Lead Microservices & AI Technical Architect (EL2 equivalent) Location: ACT, Canberra (Hybrid working arrangements supported) Remote work available? Hybrid (Onsite / Remote flexibility) Rate: Great rate on offer for a suitable candidate
About usDarumatic is an IT Consultancy which focuses on cloud native technologies. Our mission is to help clients to "Build better software". We are passionate about working with clients to transform their development and infrastructure teams to become cloud native. Our supportive culture will open up a variety of opportunities for you to develop your knowledge and skills whilst providing opportunities to connect with a range of IT professional networks. We believe in mutually beneficial professional working relationships and your employment with us is no exception.
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About the roleThis is an exciting opportunity to work with a prominent Federal Government client. Our client is currently seeking a Lead Microservices & AI Technical Architect (EL2 equivalent) to support a major business application transformation program of work. In this role, you will provide overall technical leadership and architectural authority, drive critical system build and engineering decisions, and guide the adoption of AI across the entire service delivery lifecycle.You will be instrumental in establishing enterprise microservices and event-driven architecture foundations, embedding modern platform engineering practices, and ensuring continuous capability transfer across multidisciplinary teams. We are looking for a senior leader with exceptional communication skills, deep technical authority, and a proven track record of delivering scalable, modern enterprise technology solutions.
Benefits and perks: 12-month initial contract with two 12-month extension options (up to 40 hours per week); flexible hybrid working model; professional development & upskilling opportunities; collaborative, high-impact transformation environment; work on Cutting-Edge Cloud Native & AI Technologies
Skills and experienceExtensive experience designing, implementing, and governing cloud-native, microservices, and event-driven architectures within complex enterprise environments to deliver scalable, resilient, and secure platforms.Demonstrated expertise in AI engineering and AI-enabled solution delivery, including the development, deployment, and operationalization of enterprise AI capabilities, semantic search, machine learning, and responsible AI practices.Strong software engineering and platform engineering capability, encompassing modern development frameworks, DevSecOps, CI/CD, automated testing, observability, security by design, and operational excellence.Proven ability to lead enterprise technology modernization initiatives, providing technical direction, influencing architecture decisions, and delivering measurable improvements in platform reliability, security, and scalability.Exceptional stakeholder engagement, communication, and leadership skills, with experience leading multidisciplinary teams and translating complex business requirements into practical technology outcomes.Experience with container platforms such as Kubernetes, OpenShift, AKS, EKS, or GKE, including platform automation and governance
DesirableExperience with Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), platform engineering, observability tooling, and cloud platform modernization Experience leading delivery within Agile environments, coaching geographically dispersed teams, and driving capability uplift.Must hold a current Baseline security clearance (or ability to obtain).
Note: Applicants must be able to provide a one-page pitch (up to 5000 characters) addressing the specified criteria.