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IBM Solution Architect - Azure / Power Platform in Perth, Australia
Introduction
A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact.
At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.
Your role and responsibilities
As a Solution Architect within the Microsoft Practice, you will lead the technical design and delivery of complex digital transformation programs for major Western Australian clients. You will drive the modernisation of manual business processes through automation, modular technical assessment capabilities, and improved digital self-service experiences. This is a client-facing architecture role. You will own the solution design across Power Platform, Azure, and integration layers while working directly with client stakeholders at all levels, from SMEs through to executive sponsors and Architecture Review Boards. You will run discovery workshops, present solution recommendations, navigate platform decisions, and coordinate delivery across multidisciplinary teams including developers, BAs, designers, and integration specialists.
Required technical and professional expertise
At least 8 years in technology with relevant delivery experience, including 3+ years in a solution architecture or technical lead capacity
Strong track record designing and delivering Power Platform solutions (Dynamics 365, Power Pages, Dataverse, Power Automate) in enterprise, government, or regulated industry settings
Working knowledge of Azure Integration Services (Azure Functions, Logic Apps, API Management) and general cloud architecture principles covering security, networking, identity, and cost management
Proven client engagement skills - comfortable running workshops, presenting to steering committees and review boards, and building trusted advisory relationships with senior business and IT stakeholders
Experience leading cross-functional delivery teams to ship outcomes on public cloud platforms
Preferred technical and professional experience
Relevant Microsoft certifications (e.g. PL-600, AZ-305) or equivalent depth of hands-on delivery experience
Experience with Azure AI Services, Copilot Studio, or applied AI tooling in enterprise settings
Background in utilities, energy, or infrastructure sectors
Experience with customer portal platforms and digital self-service journeys
Familiarity with AI governance, model transparency, and responsible AI practices
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.