Job Description
Country/Region: AU
State: WA
City: Perth
Job ID: 12012
Our Opportunity
Fortescue is both a proud West Australian company and a global green solutions business. We are recognised for our culture, innovation and industry-leading development of infrastructure, mining assets and green energy initiatives.
Work Location: Perth – Fortescue’s 256 St Georges Terrace office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people
Roster: Monday – Friday
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.
The AI Platform team is responsible for architecting and engineering reusable AI components, orchestration frameworks, and cloud-based infrastructure that support data scientists, engineers, and digital product teams across the business. Our work enables consistent, trusted, and efficient development of GenAI agents, MLOps workflows, and enterprise-grade AI applications.
Key Responsibilities
Lead architectural design and development of AI and data solutions aligned with business strategies, ensuring scalability, compliance, and technical excellence.
Shape and drive IT and emerging technology strategies, translating trends into actionable roadmaps and fostering innovation across the organisation.
Oversee end-to-end solution delivery, including requirements gathering, software development, integration, and change management to support business objectives.
Provide deep technical expertise and mentorship across AI, data, cloud, and related domains, building team capability and guiding best practices.
Engage and influence stakeholders, effectively communicating complex technical concepts and ensuring alignment between technology initiatives and business needs.
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Extensive experience in solution or enterprise architecture roles.
Proven track record in designing and delivering complex AI and data solutions at an enterprise level.
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure, and familiarity with infrastructure as code and DevOps practices.
Experience working with mining, resources, and/or operational technology environments.
Expert use and application of tools and frameworks such as TOGAF, Archi, BizzDesign, Draw.io.
Proficiency in programming and software development languages (e.g., Python, C#).
Strong understanding of systems design, data modeling, and data management principles.
Understanding of contemporary and traditional AI frameworks, Azure, OpenAI and Bedrock services.
Familiarity with modern development frameworks and tools including Angular or React or Vue.
Our Commitment
Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
https://fortescue.com/careers
Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub.
Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.
State: WA
City: Perth
Job ID: 12012
Our Opportunity
Fortescue is both a proud West Australian company and a global green solutions business. We are recognised for our culture, innovation and industry-leading development of infrastructure, mining assets and green energy initiatives.
Work Location: Perth – Fortescue’s 256 St Georges Terrace office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people
Roster: Monday – Friday
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.
The AI Platform team is responsible for architecting and engineering reusable AI components, orchestration frameworks, and cloud-based infrastructure that support data scientists, engineers, and digital product teams across the business. Our work enables consistent, trusted, and efficient development of GenAI agents, MLOps workflows, and enterprise-grade AI applications.
Key Responsibilities
Lead architectural design and development of AI and data solutions aligned with business strategies, ensuring scalability, compliance, and technical excellence.
Shape and drive IT and emerging technology strategies, translating trends into actionable roadmaps and fostering innovation across the organisation.
Oversee end-to-end solution delivery, including requirements gathering, software development, integration, and change management to support business objectives.
Provide deep technical expertise and mentorship across AI, data, cloud, and related domains, building team capability and guiding best practices.
Engage and influence stakeholders, effectively communicating complex technical concepts and ensuring alignment between technology initiatives and business needs.
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Extensive experience in solution or enterprise architecture roles.
Proven track record in designing and delivering complex AI and data solutions at an enterprise level.
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure, and familiarity with infrastructure as code and DevOps practices.
Experience working with mining, resources, and/or operational technology environments.
Expert use and application of tools and frameworks such as TOGAF, Archi, BizzDesign, Draw.io.
Proficiency in programming and software development languages (e.g., Python, C#).
Strong understanding of systems design, data modeling, and data management principles.
Understanding of contemporary and traditional AI frameworks, Azure, OpenAI and Bedrock services.
Familiarity with modern development frameworks and tools including Angular or React or Vue.
Our Commitment
Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
https://fortescue.com/careers
Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub.
Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.
💡 Quick Summary
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Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in IT Engineer & Developer Jobs is a plus.
