Principal Solution Architect

Our Architecture Services team provides Architectural services that clients, sales and other internal business units can consume. The team is responsible for creating, maintaining, and overseeing the integrity of end-to-end technology designs and solutions ensuring they address specific opportunity and project business requirements. The work within the team predominantly consists of client-facing pre-sales and project-related activity.

With growth in our team, we are now seeking a Principal Solution Architect – Digital Solutions to take on a key role in our team. 

We are seeking a highly accomplished Principal Solutions Architect to join our Architecture Services team, bringing deep expertise in application platforms, modern digital solution design, cloud architectures, and customer‑centric solution leadership. This role is ideal for a senior technology leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, design, commercial acumen, and hands‑on engagement with customers.

Candidate Profile

You are an experienced and influential digital solutions architect with a strong track record in applications, integration, cloud-native design, and end‑to‑end solution leadership. You’re energised by working closely with customers, understanding their business drivers, and shaping modern application ecosystems that deliver measurable value.

You naturally step into the role of trusted advisor, navigating ambiguity with confidence and translating business needs into compelling technical designs and commercial proposals. You’re also a leader who builds capability across teams, guiding less experienced architects, uplifting delivery outcomes, and inspiring confidence through your communication and presence.

Key Skills and Experience

Technical & Architectural Expertise

• Extensive experience designing and delivering complex digital and application-centric solutions, including cloud-native apps, integration frameworks, APIs, enterprise platforms, and modernisation approaches.
• Deep knowledge of Azure and/or AWS cloud architectures, application hosting patterns, microservices, middleware, and DevOps practices.
• Ability to architect solutions that blend applications, infrastructure, networking, security, and managed services into cohesive, customer-ready offerings.
• Broad understanding of enterprise technology landscapes and the ability to work confidently with emerging technologies and modern frameworks.
• Certifications in AWS, Microsoft Azure, TOGAF, and/or major vendor technologies.

Consulting, Commercial & Pre-Sales Strength

• 10+ years of architectural experience leading pre-sales engagements, major bids, and solution design for large, multi-disciplinary opportunities.
• Proven ability to create compelling proposals, value propositions, and costed solution designs that differentiate in competitive tenders.
• Strong commercial acumen, balancing customer requirements with delivery feasibility and organisational capability.
• Experienced in managed services solutioning and navigating complex commercial constructs.
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Customer Engagement & Stakeholder Leadership

• Outstanding communication skills, able to influence customers up to CXO level and lead discussions that shape strategic direction.
• Ability to foster trust quickly, lead difficult conversations, and guide customers through technology change, modernisation, and investment decisions.
• Skilled in running workshops, requirements analysis sessions, and solution presentations with clarity and confidence.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Comfortable leading virtual architecture, delivery, and bid teams without formal authority.
• Passionate about mentoring, capability uplift, and fostering strong technical communities.
• Thrives in environments where collaboration, problem‑solving, and rapid learning are essential.

Our Company

NEC is a leading global software and solutions technology business. Over the last 50+ years of business here in Australia, NEC has helped future-proof organisations in a dynamic and fast changing business environment, driving growth and efficiencies through smart technology solutions, manage risk, solve workforce issues and help businesses improve their customer and employee experience. Working with government agencies and private enterprise, NEC streamlines and simplifies the complex technology requirements, working in areas including health, transport, construction, manufacturing, emergency services, corrections and law enforcement and many more.

At NEC, we offer an outstanding working environment and the opportunity to be part of a high performance team. We place great emphasis on our staff satisfaction and have a fantastic corporate culture and a highly responsive management team.

Please apply online now!

NEC is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.