Head of Architecture

Technology is our how. And people are our why. For over two decades, we have been harnessing technology to drive meaningful change. By combining world-class engineering, industry expertise and a people-centric mindset, we consult and partner with leading brands from various industries to create dynamic platforms and intelligent digital experiences that drive innovation and transform businesses. From prototype to real-world impact - be part of a global shift by doing work that matters. Endava Australia is strengthening how architecture supports consulting-led growth, pre-sales and delivery confidence. This role is for a client-facing architecture leader who wants to be close to clients and opportunities, shape meaningful work and build the architecture capability needed to deliver it well. The opportunity We are seeking a Head of Architecture to play a hands-on, market-facing role in shaping and winning complex technology work for Endava Australia. The role blends pre-sales and client advisory, solution shaping, delivery mobilisation and architecture capability building. Working with Client Partners, Sales, Commercial, Delivery and Engineering leadership, you will qualify opportunities, shape solution options, guide estimates and bring technical confidence to senior client conversations. This is not a quota-carrying sales role, but you will be central to helping Endava win the right work by bringing architecture credibility, practical solution judgement and delivery awareness to the sales process. Alongside this market-facing work, you will help grow architecture capability across Australia through coaching, standards and practical review patterns that make architecture easier to apply in real engagements. Where you will have impact You will be close to clients and opportunities from the earliest stages, helping identify the problem to solve, shaping credible solution options and explaining the trade-offs clearly to both technical and business stakeholders. You will bring the architecture judgement needed to turn ambition into proposals, proposals into delivery plans and delivery plans into successful outcomes. You will also help build the architecture community itself: coaching architects, strengthening standards, supporting quality reviews and creating practical ways for architecture to connect into sales, delivery and engineering leadership. The role is designed for someone who enjoys consulting: working with clients, shaping solutions, supporting sales conversations and helping delivery teams start with a clear technical direction. Responsibilities Shape pre-sales architecture: lead architecture input into discovery, qualification, proposals and solution strategy. Support winning the right work: partner with Client Partners and Sales to shape compelling, credible and commercially realistic technical solutions. Guide solution direction: translate client goals and constraints into practical architecture options, trade-offs and delivery-ready recommendations. Bring technical confidence to proposals: support estimates, assumptions, solution narratives and delivery approaches for major opportunities. Advise senior clients: build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and represent Endava with clarity and confidence. Support delivery mobilisation: ensure architecture decisions are clear enough for delivery teams to plan, mobilise and execute with confidence. Strengthen architecture capability: build standards, review patterns and reusable approaches that make architecture more consistent and effective. Coach and develop architects: support professional growth, capability uplift and stronger architecture practice across Australia. Support complex engagements: provide architecture guidance where delivery teams need additional technical direction or assurance. Connect architecture with commercial reality: help shape solutions that are technically sound, executable and aligned to commercial commitments. Essential experience and skills Significant experience in solution architecture, enterprise architecture or senior technical consulting. Strong pre-sales experience, including shaping opportunities, contributing to proposals and presenting technical solutions to clients. Experience working in consulting, professional services or client-facing technology delivery. Ability to translate business needs into practical architecture options and delivery-ready solution direction. Broad technical experience across modern software engineering, integration, cloud, data, APIs, platforms or enterprise systems. Commercial awareness, including the ability to shape solutions that are technically credible and commercially realistic. Experience guiding architecture governance, technical reviews and solution assurance. Proven ability to build trusted relationships with senior client and internal stakeholders. Experience coaching, mentoring or developing architects and senior engineers. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to make complex technical choices clear. Desirable experience Experience supporting large or strategic bids, RFPs or major client proposals. Experience building or uplifting architecture capability within a consulting or delivery organisation. Exposure to distributed, multi-shore or APAC delivery models. Experience with cloud platforms, integration patterns, data platforms, modern application architecture or digital engineering practices. Relevant architecture, cloud or delivery certifications are helpful, but practical consulting impact matters most. Discover some of the global benefits that empower our people to become the best version of themselves: Finance: Competitive salary package, share plan, company performance bonuses, value-based recognition awards, referral bonus; Career Development : Career coaching, global career opportunities, non-linear career paths, internal development programmes for management and technical leadership; Learning Opportunities: Complex projects, rotations, internal tech communities, training, certifications, coaching, online learning platforms subscriptions, pass-it-on sessions, workshops, conferences; Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work and flexible working hours, employee assistance programme; Health: Global internal wellbeing programme, access to wellbeing apps; Community: Global internal tech communities, hobby clubs and interest groups, inclusion and diversity programmes, events and celebrations. Additional Local Benefits Monthly Lifestyle Allowance: Contribution towards health and wellbeing activities like gym memberships. Novated Leasing: Pre-tax car leasing benefit for new and used cars. Loyalty Leave: Receive an additional day of leave on your 3rd, 4th, and 5th work anniversaries, accumulating up to a maximum of 3 extra days of leave per year. Inclusive Parental Leave Policy: 12 weeks of primary carer’s leave and 4 weeks of secondary carer’s leave. Work From Anywhere: In addition to our hybrid working policy, we also offer 20 days of working from anywhere per year. Ideal for an extended trip to get away from the city or visiting loved ones. At Endava, we’re committed to creating an open, inclusive, and respectful environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their best. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives—because we know that inclusive teams help us deliver smarter, more innovative solutions for our customers. Hiring decisions are based on merit, skills, qualifications, and potential. If you need adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know.