This Job is based in Australia
• Full time, continuing role as an Integration & Data Solution Architect, this is an important role within UNSW IT
• Experience working with Azure Integration Platform
• Excellent starting salary plus generous superannuation
• Hybrid working environment, Kensington, Sydney
About UNSW Sydney
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 50 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.
About UNSW IT And The Position
UNSW IT is part of the Operations Division at UNSW. The IT team at UNSW plays a critical role in enabling the University’s teaching, research, and industry engagement. Our priorities are to drive innovative technology architectures and be a trusted advisor and service partner to the University to enable its ambitious digital aspirations.
The Integration & Data Solution Architect role is responsible for the design and architecture of the systems-to-system interfaces, dataflows, APIs, integration related data solutions and integration middleware. This includes the implementation of new core integration and data requirements as well as supporting projects using the integration & data platform.
As the Integration & Data Solutions Architect, you will be instrumental in shaping the design of our integration services as we look to transform the way our applications and digital services connect and share information. Your strong understanding of integration and data architecture principles and practices will ensure the appropriate selection and adherence to design patterns, and your technical expertise will ensure a robust, effective, and scalable implementation.
The position will report to the Head of Integration and has no direct reports.
Specific Accountabilities For This Role Include
• Ensure solutions designed are aligned toward the UNSW IT standard integration and data platforms based on Microsoft technology stack
• Analyse specified requirements and architectures to design appropriate objects and methods to implement specified functional and non-functional requirements
• Guide developers and coordinate with internal organisational units (e.g. Architecture, Service Management, Application owners) as well as suppliers during implementation
• Lead and execute the Architectural & Security governance processes for new solution designs (such as Architecture Working Group, Architecture Review Board, Cybersecurity Assessment)
• Lead the collaborative creation and iteration of viable specifications and acceptance criteria in preparation for the deployment of information and communication systems
• Document the integration architecture of business applications.
• Design Web Service interfaces, and implement integration logic (orchestration, transformation) in the Microsoft Azure Platform.
• Design Entity Definitions and Diagrams, Data Models and data solutions that relate to integration requirements
• Define integration standards and guide developers on how to use the integration platform
• In collaboration with Architects, review application software for compliance with integration and data standards and conformance with agreed architecture, as well as data governance
• Work with Enterprise Architects to ensure the Sol Arch developed is aligned with approved reference architecture and technology standards
• Recommend and design structures and tools for systems which meet business needs and takes into account the target environment, performance and security requirements as well as existing systems
• Deliver technical visualisation of proposed applications for approval by customer and execution by system developers
• Translate logical designs into physical designs and produce detailed design documentation
• Specify and develop test scenarios to test that new and updated processes deliver improved ways of working for the end user, at the same time as delivering efficiencies and planned business benefits
• Proactively manage complex risks, issues and financials, and work with the team to ensure appropriate solutions are in place
• Support leadership in optimising the way in which the Application Integration Services work, including practices, organisation, and resourcing to promote team dynamics and opportunities for continuous improvement
• Oversee and finalise effective communications with key stakeholders, both internal and external and provide influential input with stakeholders to achieve business outcomes
• Align with and actively demonstrate the UNSW Values in Action: Our Behaviours and the UNSW Code of Conduct.
• Cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures of the university and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the health and safety of yourself or others.
Skills And Experience
• Tertiary qualifications in IT or related discipline together with 7+ years’ experience in software development using Cloud & architectures and middleware components
• Integration architect should have experience with Azure Integration Platform
• Good Understanding of Architecture and Security Governance frameworks
• Be able to lead collaborative discussions with senior management and key stakeholder
• Experienced with DevOps Agile delivery
• Experience designing and implementing solutions using Azure integration services (API Management Gateway, Event Grid, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Function Apps) as well as Azure data platform (Data Factory, SQL, Synapse, Data Lake, Databricks, PowerBI)
• Experience with applying a diverse array of synchronous and asynchronous integration patterns (e.g. API, ESB, ETL) in the appropriate settings
• Demonstrated capability as an integration specialist using Microsoft Azure platform covering App Services, Logic Apps, Azure Service Bus , Azure Data factory, MS SQL, Data Lake and Data Bricks
• Experience with Planning, designing, and deploying Azure IaaS, PaaS and SaaS deployments, migrations, network, and security frameworks
• Experience defining and managing an integration design practice including integration patterns, register, and system integration landscape diagram
• API development using REST/JSON, SOAP/XML, Web service
• Strong understanding of application and API security and privacy control
• Experience with Dev Ops and CI/CD tools
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines
• A sound knowledge of system integration methods, products, tools, development life cycle and the impact of integrated solutions on it
• Has a proven track record of working within appropriate project management methodologies utilising the best of Waterfall and Agile.
To Apply: If this is of interest to you, please submit your CV, Cover Letter and responses to the Skills and Experience.
Applications close: Sunday 25th of Feb at 11.30pm
Benefits And Culture
• UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to UNSW benefits including:
• Flexible working
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices
• Discounts and entitlements
Contact
Jen MacLachlan
Talent Acquisition, email j.maclachlan@unsw.edu.au
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment
