Solution Architect

About the role

Join an innovative Data and AI solutions business that delivers modern platforms and AI‑enabled capabilities. As a Solution Architect you will own end‑to‑end solution design from requirements through delivery and operational readiness, working across hybrid and multi‑cloud environments.

Key responsibilities

• Design and deliver end‑to‑end architectures across Azure, AWS, Snowflake, Kubernetes and on‑premise systems.
• Drive consistent architecture outcomes through standards, governance and reusable patterns.
• Partner closely with stakeholders and delivery teams to ensure solutions are pragmatic, buildable and aligned with business goals.
• Support commercial solutioning activities including shaping, costing, risk assessment and trade‑off analysis.

Required profile

• 8+ years of experience designing end‑to‑end solutions in cloud, data and platform environments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence technical and executive audiences.
• Proven experience in commercial solutioning, cost estimation and risk management.

Required skills

• Azure
• AWS
• Snowflake
• Kubernetes (AKS/EKS)
• Terraform or Azure Bicep (Infrastructure as Code)
• DevSecOps / DataOps mindset
• Security, IAM, encryption and data governance frameworks

What we offer

• Permanent role with a competitive base salary of $150,000–$165,000 per year.
• Location flexibility: Auckland hybrid (3 days office / 2 days WFH) or Wellington mostly remote.
• Opportunity to work on challenging, real‑world projects across multiple industries.
• Culture that values quality, pragmatism, co‑creation and outcome delivery.
• Ongoing learning and development plus a supportive, social team environment.