Introduction

Brunel are partnered with a leading resource company to deliver the best work opportunities for IT & Technical professionals within Australia. We are currently seeking a Software Architect - to work on a contract basis on an exciting autonomy project.

What are you going to do

The Software Architect supports the delivery of Autonomy products by working closely with Product and Delivery teams to oversee and support the delivery of solutions according to solution designs. The Software Architect will embed themselves into software development team activities to ensure designs are understood and can be followed, otherwise providing an escalation path to Solution Architects for re-alignment. They will contribute and establish software implementation patterns, ensure software meets defined quality standards, and ensure detailed designs and as-built documentation is produced and maintained.

Responsibilities:

  • Reference solution architecture designs and product standards in the creation of detailed design work packages for development execution.
  • Work closely with Solution Architects, development teams, verification teams, and other
  • Software Architects to ensure detailed designs are produced in line with the solution design and meet defined quality standards.
  • Contribute to the development of interfaces to ensure seamless integration of work packages.
  • Provide governance of the delivery of solutions to ensure that the work is completed in line with designs and meet defined quality standards.
  • Ensure safety and security are incorporated in the detailed design phase.
  • Establish software patterns and standards to improve software quality and promote reuse.

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Bachelor or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field
  • 1+ years of experience in software architecture or similar roles
  • 3+ years of experience in software development
  • Experienced with architecture principals and design patterns.
  • Ability to solve complex problems by collaborating with other experts.
  • Intermediate competency with technologies to be used within their remit (e.g. Linux, Robotics, C++, C# ASP.NET, RabbitMQ, Kubernetes)
  • Understanding of control theory, functional safety, safety in design, and security in design, are highly desirable.
  • Deep understanding of testing principles from unit testing through to end-to-end validation.

Personal Behaviour:

  • Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective at identifying and communicating benefits of technical solutions.

What we offer

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

How to apply:

If you meet the above requirements and would like to be considered for this role, please submit your interest using the 'Apply' button. Applying is quick and easy - just make sure you have the following documents ready to go:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter (optional)

Closing: November 06, 2025

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Vacancy reference: TR-267019

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