Architecture Lead

Company Description

A bit about us

At Judo, we’re redefining business banking for the modern era. Built on teamwork, trusted relationships and a challenger spirit, we exist to better serve Australian SMEs. What began in 2016 as a bold idea has grown into one of the fastest‑growing new banks globally, with more than 30 locations nationwide.

We put our people and customers at the heart of everything we do. Our agility means we can say ‘yes’ when others say ‘no’, delivering personalised banking that helps businesses access the funding they need, when they need it. Relationships matter here – with our customers and with each other.

Our culture – a multi‑award‑winning place to work

We firmly believe that culture eats strategy for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and that the most important investment we can make is in our people. Our values of Trust, Teamwork, Accountability and Performance guide how we work every day.

Judo was built from the ground up with a clear purpose: to be the most trusted SME business bank in Australia. Our customers and relationships are at the heart of how we work, not bureaucracy. We think differently, invite new ideas, and create an environment where people feel they belong and are empowered.

We’re proud to be externally recognised too – including being named on the AFR BOSS Best Places to Work list for four consecutive years. We are certified as a Great Place To Work® Australia organisation, being recognised as one of Australia’s Best Workplaces™ 2025, celebrating our dedication to fostering an inclusive, empowering environment.

Our vision is to build a world-class SME business bank and it’s our people that can make it happen.

Job Description

Now, about this opportunity…

As Architecture Lead, you’ll play a critical role in shaping Judo’s technology strategy and architecture capability. Partnering closely with Engineering, Product and Technology leaders, you’ll help define the future state architecture that enables the bank to scale, innovate and deliver great outcomes for our customers.

This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on architecture expertise. You’ll lead a small team of Solution Architects and Solution Designers, establish architecture standards and patterns, and provide guidance on some of Judo’s most important technology initiatives. Working across a modern cloud-native and event-driven technology landscape, you’ll help ensure solutions are scalable, secure and aligned to the bank’s risk and compliance obligations.

If that excites you, this just might be your dream job:

• Driving technology and architecture strategy across a high-growth SME bank
• Leading and mentoring a team of Solution Architects and Solution Designers, supporting capability uplift and career growth
• Defining and maintaining architecture standards, frameworks and patterns across the technology landscape
• Working closely with stakeholders to deliver new business capabilities enabled by technology
• Providing architectural leadership across strategic initiatives, including hands-on involvement where required
• Ensuring solutions align with security, risk, regulatory and compliance requirements
• Collaborating with Engineering teams to guide technical design decisions and drive delivery outcomes
• Partnering with cloud, software and platform engineers to evaluate approaches and continuously improve solutions
• Providing technical leadership and problem-solving expertise across complex business and technology challenges

Qualifications

You’ll likely bring:

• Significant experience in architecture leadership roles within financial services or other highly regulated industries
• Strong experience leading and developing technical teams
• Deep knowledge of event-driven architecture, distributed systems and integration patterns
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles and modern cloud platforms
• Experience developing architecture strategies that balance strategic direction with practical business outcomes
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively
• Knowledge of security, risk and regulatory considerations within a banking or regulated environment
• Proven ability to influence decisions, drive alignment and deliver outcomes across multiple stakeholder groups
• A collaborative, relationship-led approach to leadership and problem solving
• Curiosity, adaptability and a commitment to continuous improvement
• A passion for helping build innovative technology solutions that support Australian SMEs

If you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply – your experience, mindset and potential matter to us.

Additional Information

Why you’ll love working at Judo:

• Two Weeks of Additional Leave Every Year
• Paid Volunteer Leave
• Our signature Judo induction experience
• Big Life Event Leave
• Holistic Health & Wellbeing Offerings designed to support your best life, including access to GPs, nutritionists, coaches and psychologists via our partner, CU Health
• Working from Home Setup Allowance
• Flare Benefits & Discounts - access to a wide range of everyday savings and perks
• Freedom to work flexibly with flexible work options including hybrid working
• Equal access to Company Paid Parental Leave – up to 20 weeks
• Education Assistance

Judo is proud to be an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and can feel that they belong. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities.

Please no agencies! We maintain a preferred panel, and kindly request no unsolicited contact. We do not hold any responsibility for dispute over candidate ownership if you have not been engaged directly. 

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