Required Domain Expertise: Utilities (Electricity & Gas), Distribution Network Service Providers (DNSPs) 6-month initial CONTRACT with potential extension Hybrid working arrangement ( 2-3 days a week on-site in Melbourne CBD) Daily rate: Open to discuss ROLE OVERVIEW Solution Architect, Utilities Focus. Leads design for customer platforms (SAP Service Cloud, Customer Data Cloud, AWS), AWS Connect/Lambda) and complex Meter-to-Cash integration. Builds modern API-first, cloud-native, event-driven solutions compliant with Australian energy regulations. Drives technical governance and continuous improvement. WHAT YOU'LL DO Lead end-to-end solution architecture & design (detailed design artefacts, integration patterns, options analysis) Act as an internal Systems Integrator , aligning BAs, Devs, PMs and delivery teams Design/implement direct-to-customer interaction models using CRM cloud-native services Provide technical governance & compliance to enterprise architecture standards and regulatory requirements Drive delivery using structured methods (e.g., Plan-Do-Check-Act ) to ensure quality and timelines Deliver continuous improvement/automation across metering, distribution and customer platforms WHAT YOU'LL BRING Strong knowledge of Australian Electricity & Gas market frameworks and DNSP/Retailer/Customer ecosystem Experience with SAP Service Cloud and SAP Customer Data Cloud AWS capability: Connect, Lambda, SES messaging/integration frameworks Customer-centric process core utility integration (e.g., Meter to Cash / Meter to Market ) API-led, event-driven, cloud-native architecture experience Technical leadership across Agile and Waterfall Strong stakeholder management, analytical/problem-solving and clear communication skills If this opportunity aligns with your expertise and aspirations, please apply! Please feel free to reach out directly to Muneem Meah at muneem.meah(at)aurec.com , should you have any questions! Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted!