Solution Architect

Solution Architect

You may not have heard of Bapcor, but you will know our brands.

Our businesses – including Burson, Autobarn, Midas, Truckline, BNT and JAS – are inside cars, on four-wheel drives and all over trucks.

We are an ASX listed company whose business spans the end-to-end aftermarket supply chain covering trade, retail, networks and service.

In joining our team, you’ll be welcomed into a supportive business with more than 900 locations and 5,000 team members across Australia, New Zealand and Thailand.

We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive environment where our people can thrive and do their best work.

We’re also passionate about our delivering for our customers, and living our values of:

• We do the right thing
• We are in it together
• We give a damn
• We get it done

We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to join our Technology team on a 6-month fixed-term contract, with the potential for extension or conversion to a permanent role.

This role will play a key part in supporting several strategic initiatives, including the evolution of our enterprise architecture landscape and the modernisation of our HRIS, Payroll and Time & Attendance platforms.

We're particularly interested in individuals who bring solution architecture expertise across at least two of the following domains:

• Supply Chain
• Customer & Channel (Sales, Marketing, Point of Sale, Ordering and eCommerce)
• Core Finance & Shared Services
• Human Resources, Payroll and Workforce Management Systems

Experience delivering HRIS, Payroll and Time & Attendance transformation programs will be highly regarded.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and govern solution architectures across business applications, data, integration, cloud, infrastructure and security domains.
• Provide architecture leadership and assurance across strategic transformation initiatives, including HRIS, Payroll and Time & Attendance programs.
• Partner with business stakeholders, vendors and delivery teams to translate requirements into scalable, secure and fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Evaluate solution options, identify trade-offs and provide clear recommendations balancing business outcomes, risk, cost and delivery considerations.
• Review vendor proposals, integration designs, implementation approaches and solution architectures to ensure alignment with Bapcor standards and strategic direction.
• Support enterprise architecture governance processes, including architecture reviews, standards, patterns and roadmap development.
• Drive solution modernisation, platform rationalisation and technology simplification initiatives aligned to Bapcor's future-state architecture.
• Develop architecture artefacts including solution diagrams, integration models, decision records, implementation roadmaps and governance documentation.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

• Design and govern solution architectures across business applications, data, integration, cloud, infrastructure and security domains.
• Provide architecture leadership and assurance across strategic transformation initiatives, including HRIS, Payroll and Time & Attendance programs.
• Partner with business stakeholders, vendors and delivery teams to translate requirements into scalable, secure and fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Evaluate solution options, identify trade-offs and provide clear recommendations balancing business outcomes, risk, cost and delivery considerations.
• Review vendor proposals, integration designs, implementation approaches and solution architectures to ensure alignment with Bapcor standards and strategic direction.
• Support enterprise architecture governance processes, including architecture reviews, standards, patterns and roadmap development.
• Drive solution modernisation, platform rationalisation and technology simplification initiatives aligned to Bapcor's future-state architecture.
• Develop architecture artefacts including solution diagrams, integration models, decision records, implementation roadmaps and governance documentation.

Additional Information

Why join Bapcor?

At Bapcor, we value our employees and offer a supportive environment for professional growth. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working with a dedicated team. Additionally, we offer:

• Opportunity to join an Australian owned, ASX listed company and work with an iconic brand.
• Asia Pacific’s leading provider of vehicle parts, accessories, equipment, service and solutions.
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact in a growing organisation.
• Potential for career growth and personal development.
• Exclusive discounts and benefits across our Burson Auto Parts trade stores as well as our retail stores including Autobarn, Opposite Lock, Midas Australia, and ABS Service Centres.
• Industry Leading Paid Parental Leave & Employee Assistance Program.

Bapcor embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion as integral components of our organisational culture. We recognise that diverse perspectives and experiences contribute to innovation and better decision-making, and we strive to provide a recruitment experience that’s fair, inclusive, and accessible. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures, abilities, backgrounds, sexual orientation and gender identities.

No Recruitment Agencies Please!

While we understand that recruitment agencies would love to offer their support, we kindly request all agencies to refrain from contacting us regarding this job posting. All applications should be submitted directly by candidates.