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Solution Architect

Location: Wellington
Discipline: IT
Job Type: Permanent
Date Posted: 03/03/2022
Reference: BH-275
About the role

The role of solution architect has never been more important than it is today. We live in a world where change is rapid, technology is ubiquitous and systems are increasingly complex. Making the right technology decisions for your organisation for today and for the future can make the difference between success and irrelevance.

Upper Echelon are seeking an experienced Solution Architect, who has diverse skills and experience across Cloud, on-premises and hybrid solutions. This role will cover a range of areas from providing technical architecture design, to providing input into proposals and RFPs.

About you

A solution architect is a techie and a communicator in one. The best solution architects will give the right advice for the result the business is seeking.

As a successful candidate for this role, consulting experience would be an advantage, and you will be able to achieve the following:
  • Define technical requirements & design to support defined business requirements and technology architecture components
  • Lead and participate in Architecture and Design workshops
  • In depth understanding of solution architectures
  • Differentiate and understand Enterprise/Platform/Solution architectures
  • build functional business cartographies and interpret the impact of business strategies on it
  • Define target architecture in line with modern engineering practices
  • Design in areas of emerging technologies (AI, Data, Robotics, Integration, etc.) and in driving new points of view and capabilities
  • Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
  • Relevant tertiary qualification, or equivalent experience and relevant certifications, such as TOGAF, cloud provider (AWS, GCP or Azure)
The Company

Our client is one of New Zealand's most successful Management and Technology consultancies, with offices in Wellington and Auckland, serving clients in a diverse range of industries. Recently purchased by a multinational giant, they have been transforming business in New Zealand since 2008. Join a scaling Cloud architecture practice supported by extensive intellectual property gathered over the many years of consulting experience both within New Zealand and globally.

The perks

  • A competitive salary
  • Performance related bonus, paid out every year since inception
  • Free life insurance/income protection insurance
  • Access to discounted medical insurance
  • Mobile phone plan and phone rebate
  • Learning and Development Programmes including comprehensive online learning
  • Employee wellbeing programme
  • In addition the option of 4, 5 or 6 weeks' annual leave per year
  • Flexible hybrid working arrangements
How to apply

Apply now by hitting the APPLY button or contact Kizzy Sullivan on 021 090 13848 or Richard Alexander on 021 222 2082 with any questions.

Please only apply if you are currently in New Zealand and have the legal right to work.