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 than900 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

Job Description

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

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.

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