Solution Architect
Judobank•2h ago
Melbourne, Victoria, auHybridFull-timeSenior Level5+ yrs exp
- A bit about us At Judo, we’re redefining business banking for the modern era. Built on teamwork, trusted relationships and a challenger spirit, we exist to better serve Australian SMEs. What began in 2016 as a bold idea has grown into one of the fastest‑growing new banks globally, with more than 30 locations nationwide. We put our people and customers at the heart of everything we do. Our agility means we can say ‘yes’ when others say ‘no’, delivering personalised banking that helps businesses access the funding they need, when they need it. Relationships matter here – with our customers and with each other. Our culture – a multi‑award‑winning place to work We firmly believe that culture eats strategy for breakfast, lunch
- dinner and that the most important investment we can make is in our people. Our values of Trust, Teamwork, Accountability and Performance guide how we work every day. Judo was built from the ground up with a clear purpose: to be the most trusted SME business bank in Australia. Our customers and relationships are at the heart of how we work, not bureaucracy. We think differently, invite new ideas
- create an environment where people feel they belong and are empowered. We’re proud to be externally recognised too – including being named on the AFR BOSS Best Places to Work list for four consecutive years. We are certified as a Great Place To Work® Australia organisation, being recognised as one of Australia’s Best Workplaces™ 2025, celebrating our dedication to fostering an inclusive, empowering environment. Our vision is to build a world-class SME business bank and it’s our people that can make it happen.
- Now, about this opportunity… As our Solutions Architect, you are a strategic technical leader responsible for translating business strategy into defensible technical roadmaps. You ensure architectural coherence across the entire portfolio and act as the authoritative voice in design governance forums. You engage deeply with business stakeholders to ground architectural choices in commercial reality. This leadership role requires balancing long-term ecosystem health with immediate business value. If that excites you, this just might be your dream job: Drive the evolution of architectural blueprints to ensure they align directly with strategic business outcomes and maximise value. Author and govern enterprise-wide standards and integration frameworks to reduce friction and unlock new commercial opportunities. Own and drive the technology roadmap
- you identify investments in foundational capabilities that accelerate delivery and reduce technical debt. Act as a key advisor on technology choices, providing expert guidance on architectural trade-offs and long-term implications. Lead design governance reviews, ensuring technical decisions across all programs are well-articulated, risk-assessed, and strategically aligned. Accountable for portfolio-level cloud consumption, budgeting, and forecasting
- you ensure architectural governance actively shapes financial outcomes. Champion modularity, resilience, and operational excellence across the portfolio to foster a unified delivery methodology. Define and validate stringent non-functional requirements for availability, throughput, and scalability across multi-domain solutions. Maintain clear traceability between design decisions, business requirements, and regulatory compliance obligations. Lift the capability of the entire design discipline by mentoring Solution Designers and Technical Leads at depth.
- You’ll likely bring: Extensive experience in strategic architecture roles focused on portfolio-level coherence and business value. Proven ability to shape technology investment decisions with business leadership through clear articulation of risks and ROI. Strong command of enterprise integration patterns and the ability to set standards that hold up under regulatory scrutiny. Proficiency in architectural modelling and simulation techniques to predict system behaviour at scale. Demonstrated experience in financial management of cloud workloads and portfolio-level FinOps. Strong negotiation and influencing capabilities
- you navigate conflicting priorities to build consensus across business and technical domains. Expert knowledge of banking domain architecture and the associated compliance and security frameworks. If you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply – your experience, mindset and potential matter to us.
- Why you’ll love working at Judo: Two Weeks of Additional Leave Every Year Paid Volunteer Leave Our signature Judo induction experience Big Life Event Leave Holistic Health & Wellbeing Offerings designed to support your best life, including access to GPs, nutritionists, coaches and psychologists via our partner, CU Health Working from Home Setup Allowance Flare Benefits & Discounts - access to a wide range of everyday savings and perks Freedom to work flexibly with flexible work options including hybrid working Equal access to Company Paid Parental Leave – up to 20 weeks Education Assistance Judo is proud to be an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and can feel that they belong. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities. Please no agencies! We maintain a preferred panel
- kindly request no unsolicited contact. We do not hold any responsibility for dispute over candidate ownership if you have not been engaged directly.
Required skills
architecturecloudintegrationfinancial managementcompliancesecurity