About the Role
We are seeking a Solution Designer with end-to-end solution design capabilities and experience with Westpac core systems and enterprise data platforms. The role requires hands-on development experience in Java or .NET, strong RDBMS skills, and the ability to work across the full technology stack.
Responsibilities
- Own and deliver high-level design (HLD) and review detailed technical design (DTD) at component level, covering APIs, UI components, databases, and messaging integrations.
- Translate business and high-level requirements into clear, implementable components.
- Design and integrate solutions across UI, backend services, SQL Server databases, and Kafka-based messaging.
- Provide hands-on technical leadership, guiding development teams through design and implementation.
- Participate in design and code reviews, ensuring adherence to architectural, coding, and performance standards.
- Work with project managers and stakeholders on technical estimation, planning, and delivery.
- Ensure solutions comply with security, risk, and compliance standards.
Requirements
- End-to-end Solution Design capabilities (Westpac experienced).
- Knowledge/experience with Westpac core systems (Vision plus) and enterprise data platforms (ADAPT / DDEP / Data Mesh).
- Mandatory hands-on development experience in at least one backend language: Java or .NET.
- Strong hands-on experience with RDBMS, including data modeling, stored procedures, complex SQL queries, and performance tuning.
- Ability to work across the full technology stack, including ReactJS, AngularJS, Java, .NET, Node.js, relational databases, and Kafka topics/listeners.
- Strong understanding of microservices architecture, RESTful API design, and event-driven systems.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical designs, decisions, and trade-offs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Keen interest in continuous learning, with the ability to stay current with evolving technologies, frameworks, and industry best practices.
Skills
- Solution Design
- Westpac core systems
- Enterprise data platforms
- Java
- .NET
- RDBMS
- Data Modeling
- Stored Procedures
- SQL Queries
- Performance Tuning
- ReactJS
- AngularJS
- Node.js
- Relational Databases
- Kafka
- Microservices Architecture
- RESTful API Design
- Event-Driven Systems
- Communication Skills
