Solution Designer

Join a leading energy provider in a pivotal role as a Solution Designer, where you will contribute to their exciting digital transformation journey. This is a full-time position, initially offered as a contract. The role is based in Melbourne, with flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance. As the client modernises its extensive digital estate, you will play a key part in shaping their future technology landscape.

As the selected candidate, you will:

• Assess the current applications and portals built across various JavaScript frameworks, including Angular, AngularJS, React, React Native, and Node.js backend services.
• Define a strategic migration plan and develop a target-state design focused on consolidating onto React.
• Utilise AI-assisted tools to accelerate legacy code analysis and facilitate rebuilding projects.
• Produce comprehensive solution designs and present these to senior stakeholders and architecture forums.
• Work hands-on with legacy codebases to analyse, assess, and prototype solutions that support the migration and modernisation efforts.

To be successful in this role you should have:

• Deep expertise in JavaScript frameworks, including both legacy (AngularJS) and modern (Angular, React).
• Full-stack experience, with a strong background in Node.js backend services.
• Proven experience in designing and delivering framework migration or application modernisation projects.
• Strong solution design capabilities, including effective communication with senior stakeholders and technical teams.
• The ability to work hands-on in legacy codebases, demonstrating practical coding and analytical skills.
• Based in or willing to work from Melbourne.

It is desirable if you have:

• Experience using AI tools for code analysis, refactoring or rebuilding projects.
• React Native experience.
• Background working with large, customer-facing digital estates, particularly within energy, utilities, or other regulated industries.

Please note that Aida, our after-hours AI conversational screening assistant, may be used as part of the initial application process.

Peoplebank and Leaders IT are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need adjustments to the recruitment process due to your circumstances, please let us know—we’re here to support you.