Job Overview We are a forward-thinking team who thrive on collaboration and knowledge sharing. We're getting hands-on with our technical debt and you can play a critical role in this. Play a key role in our exciting projects that deliver a lasting contribution to your community. Our projects are diverse and challenging, offering you the opportunity to hone your skills and learn new ones. You'll have access to continuous learning and development opportunities to keep your skills sharp and your career on track. Join our Architecture team, a key part of the Digital Solutions group, where we deliver technology solutions that align with our strategic goals. You'll provide a wide range of architecture services to support our business units, driving innovation and success across the organization. As part of our forward-thinking team, you'll collaborate and share knowledge with like-minded professionals while helping shape our technology landscape and digital strategy. We're committed to addressing technical debt, and you'll play a pivotal role in driving this transformation. Role Responsibilities As a Solutions Architect, you will design cutting-edge, digitally enabled solutions for data gathering and analysis systems, cloud infrastructure, and back-office applications. You'll collaborate closely with business subject matter experts, project managers, business analysts, internal technical teams, and vendors to lead the successful delivery of innovative business outcomes. Make a real impact on your community while expanding your skills and expertise through our diverse and challenging initiatives in a dynamic, rewarding environment. Position Details This is a permanent position based in our Central Christchurch office, 40 hours per week. Minimum Requirements As a Solutions Architect, ideally, you'll be tertiary qualified with an emphasis on Computer Science or Computer Engineering, along with a minimum of 3 years in a technical leadership role designing and implementing business software solutions. You'll have the ability to understand technologies and love continuously learning latest trends and technologies as you work with the Enterprise Architect to seek and improve business processes with software, services, or hardware. To enjoy this role, you'll have: A track record in solution architecture with expertise in designing and delivering complex IT solutions using out-of-the-box components Strong technical knowledge across various technologies, including cloud platforms and integration patterns The ability to develop strategic roadmaps, manage stakeholder relationships, and provide innovative solutions Excellent communication skills that can clearly impart ideas and concepts to technical and non-technical audiences Adaptability, with experience in leading and mentoring initiatives Relevant certifications and experience in a similar environment will be advantageous Our Commitment Embrace the future of IT with our dynamic Digital Solutions team where you are not coming to build widgets but to work on career-defining legacy projects that support the community outcomes for the environment. We can't wait to see how you'll contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional digital experiences. Our values underpin everything we do. We understand and embrace a diverse workforce; this diversity will enable us to better serve our people, our community, and our greatest taonga, the environment. We value everyone's contribution, diverse thinking, and skills. We are on a journey to become a treaty partner of excellence, including incorporating te ao Maori into our work. We offer supportive opportunities to develop capability in this area and encourage our people to use kaupapa Maori, matauranga Maori and te reo Maori in our daily work. We welcome you with an open heart & mind, wherever you are on your personal te ao Maori journey. Application Process For a confidential chat about this role, please contact Ryan Elley at 027 703 0219. Applications close on Sunday, 13 October 2024. We encourage you to apply early; we will be reviewing applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close the advertising early. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks, and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role. #J-18808-Ljbffr