Cloud Solutions Architect

Siemens Belmont, Western Australia, Australia

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At Siemens Mobility We empower transport providers worldwide to realise sustainable mobility solutions. As a leading technology company, we combine the real and digital worlds like no other in rail. In an open ecosystem, we bring together rolling stock, rail infrastructure, customer service, and software to enable sustainable, comfortable and cost-effective rail traffic today. Create a better tomorrow with Siemens Mobility.

In this role you will: Lead the design and evolution of scalable, secure, resilient, and cost-effective cloud-native solutions aligned with business objectives and enterprise standards.

Define architectural patterns, principles, and best practices for cloud development and deployment.

Conduct architectural reviews and provide technical guidance to development teams.

Develop proof-of-concepts, prototypes, and critical system components to validate architectural decisions.

Actively contribute to the codebase for complex or foundational elements, ensuring high-quality, maintainable code.

Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across application code, cloud infrastructure, and integrations.

Drive adoption and optimal utilization of cloud services (IaaS, PaaS, Serverless) from major providers (AWS, Azure, GCP) or Siemens frameworks.

Advise on cloud cost optimization, performance tuning, security best practices, and compliance.

Mentor and guide engineering teams on architectural patterns, cloud best practices, coding standards, and effective use of cloud services.

Collaborate with product managers, business analysts, engineering leads, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Communicate complex technical concepts and architectural decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences.

To be successful in this role, you will bring: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.

8+ years of progressive experience in software development, with at least 3–5 years in a Solutions Architect, Lead Engineer, or similar architectural role.

Domain knowledge in Rail and Measurement systems (highly desirable).

Proven experience designing and implementing measurement systems in complex integrated environments.

Strong experience with architecting and designing modern APIs and integration patterns.

Deep hands-on experience with at least one major public cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including compute, serverless, databases, networking, storage, and security services.

Understanding of cloud security best practices, IAM, and compliance.

Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, GCP Professional Cloud Architect) are highly desirable.

Exceptional proficiency in Python or Node.js / TypeScript; experience with React / Vue and front-end development.

Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker Compose, Swarm).

Familiarity with CI / CD tools and practices (e.g., GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.

Strong leadership and mentorship abilities.

Superior communication and interpersonal skills.

Why you’ll love working for Siemens Mobility

Flexible working arrangements

National & International opportunities

Positive, inclusive and relaxed working environment

Industry leading parental leave package

Novated leasing available

Employee discount program

Siemens Share Options Siemens prides itself on its diverse workforce. Siemens has been recognised as ahead of its time for many reasons, and our progressive policies is one of them. We encourage applications that reflect the diversity of the communities within which we work, and we actively promote this through the recruitment of those who identify as Indigenous or Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer, where we continue to push for a work environment of diversity and inclusion. We also believe that differences in personalities, thoughts and ideas are important, and that is why we know diversity and inclusion is very important in helping realise the potential of our people. As part of our Ownership culture, Siemens supports reasonable flexible working practices that empower our employees to best meet work and personal commitments.

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