Solutions Architect

At NRI, we bring together deep technology expertise, capability and real-world industry experience to help organisations solve complex challenges and shape what’s next. From IT advisory and enterprise transformation to quality engineering, cyber, cloud and managed services, we work across the full technology lifecycle - turning ideas into outcomes that make a difference. With a global heritage and a strong presence across Australia, New Zealand and Asia, we combine the scale and capability to take on complex challenges with the agility, collaboration and the personal connection of a local team.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Our Managed Services team helps organisations maximise the value of their technology investments by ensuring critical systems remain secure, resilient, high-performing and ready for the future. Working across cloud, infrastructure, networks, cybersecurity, applications and service management, we deliver proactive, outcome-focused services that support the technology environments businesses depend on every day. Leveraging automation, AI-driven insights and deep technical expertise, we help clients improve reliability, optimise performance, reduce risk and drive continuous improvement. 

Based in Manila, our Global Delivery Centre is an integral part of how we deliver these services, connecting talented Philippines-based specialists with our teams and clients across Australia and the wider NRI Group. Joining our team means collaborating with talented specialists, working across diverse technologies and contributing to meaningful outcomes for some of Australia's leading organisations.

Bring your expertise to our team as a Cloud Solutions Architect - Presales and build secure, scalable & cost-effective cloud infrastructure.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and design solutions 

• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the Cloud architecture, its capabilities and limitations

• Ensure that solutions are scalable, maintainable and adhere to NRI best practices and standards

• Lead technical design and implementation reviews

• Develop technical specifications and ensure that development teams are aligned to these specifications

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including development, testing, and project management

• Create technical proposals, respond to RFPs/RFQs, and deliver demonstrations

• Develop accurate pricing models and SOWs

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5+ years in IT, with experience in cloud migration & architecture, designing, implementing & managing cloud computing strategy, including cloud adoption plans, application design & monitoring. 

• Experience in Pre-Sales & development of proposals or SoW for solutions utilising best practices

• Experience building secure, scalable & cost-effective cloud infrastructure, acting as a bridge between technical, security, & business stakeholders. 

• Key skills include proficiency in Azure, AWS or OCI, DevOps tools, & security. 

• Deep knowledge of public/hybrid clouds, e.g. AWS, Microsoft Azure, Platform, Oracle cloud is a bonus.

• Experience with operating systems (Linux/Windows), networking & virtualization.

• Proficiency in IaC (Infrastructure as Code) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation, & programming languages, e.g. Python, Bash, C#.

• Strong understanding of cloud security protocols & compliance.

• Cloud certifications highly valued, e.g. Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert or AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional.

• Strong problem-solving, strategic thinking, & the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• The role will be expected to produce overall solutions including but not limited to High-Level Design, Solution Briefs, Statements of Work, Service Design & Bills of Materials.

• Must have strong documentation skills including strong understanding of Architecture design content & principles.

• Must have strong communication skills & the ability to convey ideas & messages to a range of audiences.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING AT NRI

At NRI, we believe great careers are built through solving complex challenges, continuous growth and the opportunity to make an impact. Whether you're deepening your technical expertise, developing as a leader or exploring where your career can take you next, you'll have the opportunity to build capability, make an impact and shape what's next.

Build expertise that makes an impact. Work alongside talented technologists, consultants, industry specialists and problem-solvers on complex challenges that create real outcomes for our clients. You'll be surrounded by people who are generous with their knowledge and invested in helping each other grow.

Shape your career. Your career is yours to build. With clear career pathways, structured development, technical certification opportunities, leadership programs and access to extensive learning resources, you'll have the support to develop your expertise and explore new opportunities.

Make your expertise count. From performance and technology delivery, transformation, quality engineering and managed services, you'll have the opportunity to take on challenging and rewarding work, contribute your ideas and see the impact of what you do.

Bring your perspective, belong here. We want NRI to be a place where people feel respected, included and able to do their best work. We value different experiences, perspectives and ways of thinking, and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can belong and contribute.

YOUR EXPERIENCE MATTERS, YOUR POTENTIAL IS YOURS TO EXPLORE

You don't need to tick every box to belong at NRI. We value curiosity, capability, attitude and the willingness to learn and we encourage you to apply if you can see yourself growing into this role - or another opportunity across NRI.

At NRI, we value different experiences, perspectives and ways of thinking. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to belong, contribute and grow.