Architect

Our Opportunity

Work Location: Perth Office - Fortescue's Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk people. Ad hoc site travel as required.

Roster: Monday to Friday

Summary

Fortescue is transforming its business using AI and data to automate, optimise and decarbonise operations across mining and energy. The Data and AI Platform team builds and maintains the technical foundations that enable scalable, secure and high-impact AI delivery across the business.

As Principal Architect - Data and AI, you will provide enterprise-level architectural leadership across AI, data and technology, shaping strategies, roadmaps and solutions that align with business objectives and enterprise standards. You will help accelerate Fortescue's AI ambitions by enabling reusable AI capabilities, enterprise-grade applications, GenAI agents and MLOps workflows, while ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, trusted and fit for purpose.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and evolution of shared AI platforms, capabilities and services, defining strategies and roadmaps aligned with Fortescue’s business priorities and future needs.
• Architect secure, scalable production AI solutions spanning generative AI, large language models, intelligent agents, cloud infrastructure and enterprise data integrations.
• Establish reusable architecture patterns, clear platform responsibilities and governance that enable federated teams to develop, adopt and operate AI solutions effectively.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership, evaluate design alternatives and resolve complex challenges across security, identity, data access, performance and cost.
• Partner with engineering, product and business stakeholders to identify capability gaps, align architectural decisions and guide implementation towards shared outcomes.
• Mentor architects and engineers, strengthen technical capability and promote engineering excellence across the organisation.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and drive continuous improvement, measuring success through capability adoption, operational performance and business value.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years' experience in solution architecture, including 2+ years in enterprise architecture roles.
• Proven experience designing and delivering complex AI and data solutions at enterprise scale, preferably within mining, resources or operational technology environments.