Applications/ Technical Architect - Contract

Solution Architect 12 Month, Daily Rate Contract Melbourne We are partnering with a leading digital platform organisation to engage a Solution Architect for a major global platform transformation programme. This is a high impact contract role working on a complex, event driven, distributed system supporting real time, high volume transactions across multiple international markets. The platform is built predominantly on in-house Java based services with extensive internal and external integrations. We are seeking a strong software focused architect who understands how modern Java applications are designed, integrated, and scaled within distributed environments. Key Responsibilities • Design end to end solution architectures across distributed, Java-based systems • Define event-driven integration patterns and messaging strategies • Architect Kafka-based event streaming solutions • Work closely with engineering teams across Australia and Europe • Contribute to architectural governance, design reviews, and technical standards • Balance strategic platform direction with practical delivery requirements Key Skills and Experience • Strong background in software engineering or application architecture • Solid understanding of Java-based application ecosystems • Proven experience designing event-driven architectures • Experience working with Kafka and messaging platforms • Deep understanding of distributed systems and integration patterns • Experience operating in high scale, high-availability digital environments • Strong communication skills with the ability to influence technical and business stakeholders • Previous experience in high-transaction environments is highly advantageous but not mandatory. Rate: $1200p/d WFH: 2-3 days per week in CBD Office This role suits a pragmatic, technically strong architect who enjoys working in complex, globally distributed platform environments and wants to shape a core digital product. If you are interested, get in touch today - Jonny.Church@PRA.com.au