Identity Ecosystem Architect, Identity Strategy and Architecture

Australian Payments Plus seeks an Identity Ecosystem Architect to develop and implement identity strategies for their ConnectID initiative, aimed at creating a national identity ecosystem in Australia. The role involves designing network capabilities, maintaining identity standards, and enhancing security within the ecosystem. Candidates should have identity industry experience, strong development and architecture skills, and the ability to engage with senior stakeholders. This position is based in The Rocks, NSW, Australia.
The Game Changers:

Australian Payments Plus (AP+) is here to shape the future of payments for Australia. We aim to deliver more innovation to Australia’s payments ecosystem, for the collective benefit of Australian businesses, government and consumers.

Our solutions include Australia’s domestic debit network, real-time, data rich payments infrastructure, secure bill payments, digital identity verification, QR payments and experiences and open wallet solutions. It’s a new chapter with more possibilities.

Life @ AP+:

We are one connected team in pursuit of one inspiring purpose – to unite people and technology to power better experiences. Each of us has a part to play in making that happen. You’ll be encouraged to bring your big ideas forward and make a difference through your work. Taking steps forward in your career whilst still having room for fun, friendships, and flexibility in your daily life.

We’re driven by our core values: lead with heart, learn for tomorrow and live our legacy. A purpose like ours takes the inspired impact of an incredible team. Ready to change the game? We’re ready to help you do it.

The Role:

ConnectID is building a nation-wide identity ecosystem, partnering with major institutions to roll out a service that aims to become ubiquitous for all Australians.

Identity Ecosystem Architect is responsible for implementing identity and ecosystem strategy, designing new network capabilities, and developing and maintaining identity-related ConnectID standards.

This is no ordinary architect role; it’s a unique opportunity to shape Digital Identity developments in Australia.

You’ll be working with some of the leading minds in identity in Australia, and alongside a crack team of technologists and designers.

Proposed Role Responsibilities:
• Upstream technical standards monitoring (OpenID Connect, OAuth, FAPI, OpenID4VC and many others).
• ConnectID profile development and maintenance to support existing and new network capabilities.
• Hands-on prototyping of new standards or new standards drafts.
• Developer and implementer support (internal, IDPs, RPs and other network and industry participants).
• Conformance testing design and development (where applicable).
• Test results review and exemption handling.
• Accreditation team assistance.
• Assisting with new capabilities development (strategy and architecture, hands-on prototyping).
• Assisting with enhancing trust and security within the ConnectID ecosystem.
• Ecosystem and participants security and risk continuous review, feedback, and risk mitigation.

Proposed Position Requirements:
• Identity industry experience.
• Strong developer experience (practical applications of identity) and understanding of industry standards utilized by ConnectID.
• Strong architecture experience.
• Ability to influence through analytics and persuasive verbal and written communication.
• Experience dealing with senior stakeholders in large complex environments.

Advantageous:
• Experience gained from smaller organizations requiring role flexibility – a “roll sleeves up” mentality.
• Experience working in a large financial services or professional services environment.
• Domain expert knowledge in financial services/payments.
• Ability to influence teams and make decisions that ultimately improve the product or solution.

What happens next:

At AP+, we believe in the power of passion, pride, and purpose. Our team is driven by a shared mission to make a difference in the world of payments, and we're proud to work together towards this common goal.

If you’re ready to be a game changer, please submit your application & the Talent Acquisition team will endeavor to review and notify you of the outcome within the next two weeks.

We want to remove all barriers to inclusion so if you need advice or support with your application, we’re here to help. Please reach out to recruitment@auspayplus.com.au. We also encourage you to let us know your pronouns at any point during the recruitment process.

AP+ are not partnering with Recruitment agencies for this role.

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