Principal, Solution Architecture

Fortescue has an exciting future ahead. As well as producing over 180 million tonnes of iron ore per year, we’re diversifying our business to become an integrated global green energy and resources company.

Principal, Solution Architecture

Work Location:

Fortescue’s East Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people.

Roster:

Monday to Friday

The Principal, Solution Architecture involves managing squads that support the rest of the organisation, through designing technology solutions that align with the business technology roadmap. These squads consist of a combination of solutions architects, analysts, engineers, and UI/UX team members.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead a team of solution architects and support staff to deliver product solution designs that meet business needs
• Work closely with Product Managers, development teams, and other stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Develop and implement technical standards and best practices to ensure high-quality solutions are delivered and that re-work is minimised
• Ensure deigns are compliant to QA requirements
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the team to ensure they are continuously improving their skills and knowledge.
• Collaborate with other teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and standardization.
• Ensure development environments are appropriately set up to integrate with existing infrastructure
• Design solutions that are scalable, efficient, and cost-effective
• Identify platform selections which align with broader business strategy
• Ensure safety in design is incorporated in the design phase

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in software development, solution architecture, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership role within a mining/resources environment, managing technical teams in an agile environment, with direct experience developing tools for usage by engineering teams
• Strong knowledge of systems architecture, UI/UX methodologies
• Strong knowledge of software development methodologies, including Agile and DevOps.
• Strong understanding of architecture principles and design patterns.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with across the world. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified

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