Senior AI Technical Consultant

We are seeking a Senior AI Technical Consultant / Technical Architect to join our team to support a significant business application transformation program. This position will require you to drive the establishment of enterprise scale microservices and event driven architecture capabilities while embedding AI-enabled engineering practices across the software delivery lifecycle.
Key ResponsibilitiesProvide technical leadership for the design and governance of cloud-native, microservices and event-driven architectures.Drive the adoption of modern engineering practices, including DevSecOps, CI/CD, automated testing and observability.Lead the integration of AI-enabled capabilities across the software development lifecycle.Guide engineering teams in implementing scalable, resilient and secure enterprise platforms.Influence architecture decisions and technology roadmaps across large transformation programs.Establish reusable architecture patterns, standards and engineering governance frameworks.Support capability uplift through mentoring, coaching and knowledge transfer.Engage with senior stakeholders and executives to translate business objectives into technology solutions.
About YouYou are a highly experienced Architect, Principal Engineer or Technical Lead with a proven track record delivering enterprise-scale modernisation initiatives.
Essential ExperienceCloud-native architecture design and implementation.Enterprise microservices and event-driven architecture.Large-scale Azure environments and cloud transformation programs.AI engineering, machine learning, semantic search or enterprise AI solutions.DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines and platform engineering practices.Architecture governance, security-by-design and engineering excellence.Leading multidisciplinary teams and influencing senior stakeholders.Driving technology modernisation and organisational capability uplift.
Highly DesirableKubernetes and container platforms (AKS, OpenShift, EKS or GKE).Platform engineering and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE).Observability and enterprise automation practices.Experience implementing AI and Generative AI solutions using modern cloud platforms.Federal Government or large enterprise experience.Agile delivery leadership across distributed teams.
Technology EnvironmentWe are particularly interested in candidates with experience across:Azure CloudMicroservices ArchitectureEvent-Driven ArchitectureKubernetes / AKSAPI ManagementDevSecOpsCI/CD ToolchainsObservability PlatformsAI / Generative AISemantic SearchEnterprise Integration Patterns
Security RequirementsAustralian Citizenship is required, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance. Existing clearance holders are strongly encouraged to apply