Are you excited to become a part of an ambitious, world-class team at Aristocrat? As a leading name in gaming content and technology, we are devoted to delivering flawless, creative solutions that build joy for millions. We are in need of an exceptionally skilled Solutions Architect to join our dynamic Architecture as a Service (AaaS) team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with diverse teams to develop and implement comprehensive technical solutions that push our mission forward. Your contributions will be pivotal in transforming business requirements into elegant, robust architectures that satisfy both functional and non-functional needs. What You'll Do Collaborate with Technical Product Owners and development teams to define and detail the system's architecture. Translate business needs into clear compositions and technical specifications for full-stack solutions. Produce solutions that are incrementally deliverable and thoroughly testable. Build detailed diagrams to communicate system architecture, behaviors, and interactions. Work collaboratively within a team of architects, sharing knowledge and providing constructive feedback. Adhere to regulations, standards, and guidelines, while providing valuable feedback on internal governance and processes. Document and maintain Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) to capture significant architectural decisions. Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools to meet the needs of our solutions. Provide technical mentorship to engineering teams to ensure alignment with architectural specifications. Identify and address technical risks, challenges, and dependencies in the architecture and development process. Stay up to date with new technologies and industry trends to continuously improve our architecture and solutions. What We're Looking For Experience as a Solution/Software Architect specializing in web technologies. Proficiency with system modeling tools and diagrams (e.g., C4, UML). Practical development experience in web application development. Profound knowledge of software architecture principles, patterns, and guidelines. Knowledge of integrating development concepts into software creation. Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and cloud-native architectures. Experience with microservices architecture, API composition, and integration patterns. Knowledge of event-driven architecture and messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, PubSub). Familiarity with OpenAPI and AsyncAPI for defining APIs, and using tools like Postman to exercise them. Strong knowledge of data modeling, databases (SQL and NoSQL), and database normalization. Strong communication and teamwork abilities, capable of articulating intricate technical ideas. Demonstrated strength in solving problems and critically evaluating technology solutions. Preferred Skills and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Experience in the gaming industry, particularly in developing or supporting SaaS solutions. Experience in Mobile App development with a profound comprehension of its difficulties. Knowledge of real-time systems, multiplayer game architectures, and player data analytics. Experience in security standards and compliance within software development. Why Aristocrat? Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games. We deliver great performance for our B2B customers and bring joy to the lives of the millions of people who love to play our casino and mobile games. And while we focus on fun, we never forget our responsibilities. We strive to lead the way in responsible gameplay, and to lift the bar in company governance, employee wellbeing and sustainability. We’re a diverse business united by shared values and an inspiring mission to bring joy to life through the power of play. We aim to create an environment where individual differences are valued, and all employees have the opportunity to realize their potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ+ identity. EEO M/F/D/V World Leader in Gaming Entertainment Robust benefits package Global career opportunities Our Values All about the Player Talent Unleashed Collective Brilliance Good Business Good Citizen Travel Expectations None Additional Information At this time, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the job posting location for this position on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. Aristocrat Leisure Limited (Aristocrat) is a global entertainment and content creation company powered by technology to deliver world-leading casino and mobile games. Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), Aristocrat (ASX code: ALL) is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, with over 7300 employees working in more than 20 locations across the globe. Aristocrat offers a diverse range of products and services including electronic gaming machines, casino management systems, mobile games and online real money games, including iLottery. Aristocrat has seven corporate functions and three reporting segments that span regulated land-based gaming (Aristocrat Gaming), social casino (Product Madness) and regulated online real money gaming (Aristocrat Interactive). Our game and product portfolios collectively entertain millions of players worldwide every day. Across our global enterprise, Aristocrat aims to create long-term sustainable value for all stakeholders by upholding our core values and producing the world’s best gaming content. Our people-first mindset prioritises the safety and wellbeing of our people. We have ambitions to be an industry leader in responsible gameplay and we invest in employees’ development and offer career pathways, so they have what they need to do their best work at Aristocrat. Our values of Talent Unleashed, All About the Player, Collective Brilliance and Good Business, Good Citizen guide and inspire us every day. We are excited about the future of Aristocrat and united by our mission and we invite everyone to join us as we bring joy to life through the power of play! Aristocrat Leisure Limited or its affiliates worldwide provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to any protected characteristic, such as race, color, sex, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by local, state/provincial or federal law. If you need assistance or accommodation applying for a position, please reach out to helpdesk-recruiting@aristocrat.com. At Aristocrat sustainability is embedded in our strategy, operations and the values and culture of our teams across the globe. Our FY24 Sustainability Disclosures provide a detailed update on our progress on the issues that matter most to our business and our stakeholders. Across responsible gaming, diversity and inclusion, supply chain ethics and climate action we’ve taken meaningful steps forward, as we strive to deepen our business’ resilience and long-term sustainability. We invite you to read more: Read the full disclosures Read the summary