Solution Architect

Solution Architect

• Tremendous opportunity to join a global organisation at the forefront of mining


• Excellent work environment where people are valued and respected


• Great work life balance and attractive benefits


• Be part of a group that is safety focused and values inclusion


• Permanent position based in Perth, Australia

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for a Solution Architect to be responsible for finding and implementing solutions for specific business problems in our Digital Products division.

This is a great opportunity for a technical expert who enjoys bridging the gap between concept and implementation by acting as a channel between enterprise architecture and technical architecture. A Solution Architect at Rio Tinto is responsible for translating the vision for the products to the development team and plays pivotal roles throughout the entire development life cycle, including future updates and improvements.

We are an open, connected global team that includes some of the industry’s best and brightest minds. We offer competitive, performance-focused remuneration and a wide range of benefits to reward your contribution. With a global reach, the opportunities to develop and grow your career are broad and exciting.

Reporting to the Manager Solution Architecture and working in a collaborative community within our Digital Products division, you will be:

• Build the technical runway required for the solution or product that supports the project business scope and requirements


• Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture and deliver within the strategy and guardrails set


• Create and lead the process of integrating IT systems to meet Rio Tinto requirements


• Conduct a system architecture evaluation and collaborates with project management and IT development teams to improve the architecture

What you’ll bring

• Demonstrable experience in delivering quality software solutions


• Expertise with architecting, designing, delivering large systems implemented in one or more popular technology stacks (including those based on .Net, Python, Ruby, JavaScript)


• In-depth knowledge of one or more cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)


• Very strong object-oriented analysis skills


• Extensive experience in application architecture


• Can demonstrate exposure to a broad range of architectural patterns and styles (e.g. SOA, Microservices, Event-driven)


• Experience in modernizing legacy architectures with a focus on technologies in Distributed Cache Solutions, Message Queuing, Master Data Management, Machine Learning, Big Data, Data Visualisation, Augmented Reality, Internet of things


• Knowledge of database architectures, data modelling, SQL and NoSQL approaches


• Ability to conduct in-depth design reviews of large systems

We are looking for candidates with a range of experiences. Even if you do not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply if you are excited about this role. Whether you have formal experience as an architect or have developed the necessary skills through other roles, we welcome your application.

If you are ready to make a significant impact and help us drive digital transformation, we want to hear from you!

What we offer

• Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you have helped the world progress.


• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority


• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto


• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program


• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidized private health insurance for employees and immediate family


• Attractive share ownership plan


• Company provided insurance cover


• Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options


• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership goals.


• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support


• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)


• Flexible working arrangements.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for over 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.

Where you’ll be working

Rio Tinto Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) operates to enable better alignment with customer priorities, end-to-end accountability and flexibility to prioritise critical work. The function provides solutions that are aligned with current and future business requirements through the development and ongoing delivery of IT strategy and solution roadmaps. Through appropriate governance, consultative processes, and the use of industry best practices, IS&T also ensures that emerging technologies and innovative ideas are constantly evaluated, considered, and adopted, to provide easy-to-use, best-in-class solutions and services.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.

Applications close on Wednesday 28th August