ABOUT CTM

CTM is an award-winning provider of innovative and cost-effective travel management solutions to the corporate, events, leisure, and loyalty travel markets. Its proven business strategy combines personalised service excellence with client-facing technology solutions to deliver a return on investment to clients. CTM was founded in 1994 in Brisbane and is today one of the largest travel management companies in the world!

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect or similar role.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, programming, and management principles.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience in the design and delivery of complex IT solutions.
• Ability to analyse the technology environment and enterprise specifics, including software systems, hardware, and networks.
• Strong communication skills to guide stakeholders in making the right decisions.
• An ability to think outside the square.
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.
• Strategic and analytical thinker
• Listening carefully to customer issues and needs
• Excellent customer service skills, and you enjoy interacting with a broad range of people.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and negotiation skills

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Solution Architect (SA) will be responsible for designing, documenting, and leading the implementation of solutions across our client-facing applications, acting as an intermediary between the business and technical teams. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying the future state architecture of the CTM Systems & Infrastructure and contributing to the guidelines of architectural practices standards and governance model charted by the Global Head of Engineering & Architecture.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and lead the implementation of a solutions architecture across a group of specific business applications or technologies based on business strategy, business capabilities, and business requirements.
• Assist the CTO and CPO with any RFP and sales process/presentation.
• Provide consulting support to Product & Engineering Squads to ensure the project aligns with the enterprise architecture.
• Analyse system requirements and ensure that systems will be securely integrated with current applications.
• Develop comprehensive architectural solutions that serve as blueprints for system development.
• Liaise and collaborate with software engineers to implement architectural designs.
• Document all architectural designs and analyses comprehensively for future reference.
• Stay updated with the latest technologies and trends to ensure solutions are current and competitive