About the Opportunity As a senior member of our team, you'll provide Solution Architecture and technical leadership to project delivery of IT solutions to business problems. You'll have a specific focus on developing and enhancing custom / customized solutions using modern technologies, open-source software, and reusable frameworks. As a Solution Architect you will also lead the selection, evaluation, and implementation of Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) and Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions to supplement our internally developed functionality. You'll also support the Principal Architect roles in strategy / architecture and delivery teams creating and maintaining the Transpower ICT Portfolio Plans and Roadmaps. This is a role where you can truly make a positive impact on our people, organisation, and industry. What You'll Bring You have depth and breadth of experience in all aspects of ICT service design, delivery, and operations, and outstanding communication skills that allow you to engage at every level of the organisation. You've led the technical delivery of architecturally significant and complex projects and have been accountable for the technical solution end-to-end, driving both technology and innovative business solutions to successfully deliver great enterprise outcomes! If you're comfortable working across multiple projects in addition to leading individual projects this role is right for you. To be considered, your CV and cover letter will demonstrate: Significant experience in solution architecture, design, development, and integration of enterprise-scale applications. Hands on development experience with modern technologies. Experience and understanding of application, integration, platform, security, network, and infrastructure architectures and technologies. Experience in options analysis and selection through a commercial procurement exercise (RFI / RFPs); including implementing and handling customisation of commercial-off-the-shelf solutions. Experience in DevOps environments and designing for operations. Flexibility and adaptability to work in a changing environment and provide assistance where needed. You'll be passionate about delivery and quality and have a desire to learn and share your knowledge with others. Your ability to translate user needs into technical designs and specifications and build positive relationships with peers and stakeholders will be the key to your success. Why You Should Join Us We stand together for New Zealand - Tu mai Aotearoa - to enable a better tomorrow. We are an equal opportunity employer. Recognising the importance of diversity, we embrace and value the contribution all people make. Our workforce is made up of over 28 nationalities which makes for a dynamic and stimulating environment. We celebrate diversity in a range of ways. Our benefits include a range of generous health and lifestyle options to support your wellbeing, offering reasonable accommodation within our flexible working policy. Next Steps If you are ready to join a fun, collaborative and results-focused Applications Services team who enjoy a varied and fully funded programme of work, please review the detailed position description via our Careers site. Role closes Wednesday 31st October 2024. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and exploratory conversations / interviews may be scheduled for shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date. Note: New Zealand work eligibility is required. #J-18808-Ljbffr